Does this setup sound like a winner

[BrianB]

This is my first build, so if any of the things I have don't match then please let me know. It is basically the superpc setup by rob
I have decided to build my own PC because I am tired of the dell that I have and I have always want to build one.
Could not figure out how to post the wish list from newegg and I am off to work thanks. If you can find it on newegg it the title is spy774 computer and it is shared.

XCLIO A380PLUS-SL Fully Silver High Gloss Finish 1.0mm SECC/ ABS ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: A380PLUS-SL
Item #: N82E16811103013
In Stock
$129.99 $129.99


ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: M2N32-SLI DLX WIFI
Item #: N82E16813131011
n Stock
$177.99 $177.99

EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #: 320-P2-N811-AR
Item #: N82E16814130082
In Stock
$289.99 $289.99


XCLIO STABLEPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: STABLEPOWER 500W
Item #: N82E16817189014
n Stock
$69.99 $69.99


AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - Retail
Model #: ADX6000CZBOX
Item #: N82E16819103773
In Stock
$159.99 $159.99


Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804 - Retail
Model #: BL2KIT12864AA804
Item #: N82E16820146565
in Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$109.99 $109.99


MITSUMI Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal USB 2.0 digital card reader with Floppy Drive - OEM
Model #: FA404M BLK
Item #: N82E16821104104
In Stock
$18.99 $18.99


Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD3200AAKS
Item #: N82E16822136074
In Stock
$79.99 -$5.00 Instant $74.99

HP 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black IDE Model dvd1040i - Retail
Model #: dvd1040i
Item #: N82E16827140025
In Stock
$45.99 $91.98


Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
Model #: 70SB073A00000
Item #: N82E16829102006
In Stock
$90.99 -$10.00 Instant $80.99


Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2B 1 Pack - OEM
Model #: N09-01991
Item #: N82E16832116056
In Stock
$89.99 $89.99

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Model #: ARCTIC SILVER 5
Item #: N82E16835100007
In Stock
$5.99 $5.99

ZALMAN CNPS 9500 AM2 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail
Model #: CNPS 9500 AM2
Item #: N82E16835118004
In Stock
$63.99 -$15.00 Instant $48.99


ALTEC LANSING VS2421 28 Watts 2.1 Gaming Speaker System - Retail
Model #: VS2421
Item #: N82E1683611301

[Jamie Nixx]

Few tips, Intel are light years ahead of AMD, any Core 2 duo is better than an AMD CPU.

Motherboard, the chipset is very, very old.

The Zalman 9500 is probably the worst cooler on earth.

That PSU is more likely to blow up than power your system, the case is just, well lets leave it there.......

You can go ahead with this build if you wish, but i think you will end up regretting it considering for the same price or just a little more you can build a core 2 duo based system that would absolutely wipe the floor with this spec.

I am asked every day to help people price there computers to within their budget and i don't mind doing the same for you if you want, just tell me your guestimated budget.

[BrianB]

Well help me out please. my limit is $1500
the only reason i was looking into the amds was because i have never owned one. i also play lots of First person shooters, other than the regular stuff i want something that can handle games on a pretty high level. Also want dual drives. if it takes time for me to reply it is because i am on my ppc.
thanks.
brian

[Jamie Nixx]

I am a first person shooter god my friend, if i do say so myself :p ;) :D

Absolutely love em.

This is a much better spec, just check newegg for info and prices.

Asus P5N32-E SLi motherboard
Intel Core 2 duo E6750
Corsair XMS2 Ram, this comes with a big rebate
Stick with the 8800GTS you chose and the Harddrive.

Are you going to be overclocking? if not, the stock cooler and pre-applied paste is excellent even for minor overclocking, if you want to overclock get the Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro, its much cheaper and much better than the Zalman.

The case is down to you although i recommend the Antec 900, its one of the best cases out now.

The hot PSU to go for now is the Corsair HX520, its one of the best PSU's in the world, always spend a good chunk of you money on the PSU, its the most important component.

I also wouldn't get the soundcard, i think they are a waste of money, the onboard sound on the Asus is excellent.

If you need more info just ask :)

[BrianB]

Thanks, i will look into what you have posted for me when i get to my home pc in the morning. but i will try to look alittle over my phones internet. and no i dont plan to OC it
thanks,

[BrianB]

what dvd burner do you recommend?

[The Wise Monkey]

Most DVD burners are pretty good, but I'd recommend a SATA driver, possibly by either LG or Sony.

[Jamie Nixx]

Go for a SATA LG one, they are excellent

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136120

[BrianB]

Case
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129021

MoBo
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131073

Graphics card
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130038

Ram
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145034

Processor
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115029

Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817139001

Floppy/card reader
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820408002

Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822136053

DVD burner
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827136120

OS
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116056

Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824001088

Well if I forgot anything please let me know. I priced a comparable Dell XPS and this setup beats it by at least $400
Thanks, for all the help

[Jamie Nixx]

Well, my work here is done, that will be an excellent rig.

Bravo :D

[BrianB]

Thanks, Jamie Nixx for all the help. Now to order the parts.:D

Brian

[Jamie Nixx]

No problemo mate, i see you went for the Antec 900, excellent case, i have one myself :D

Those pics on newegg don't do it justice.

[BrianB]

One question why are the new processors rated at a lower speed (2.66 ghz) and the old ones at higher speeds (3.0ghz like in my old dell 8300). Technology just better and they can run faster at slower speeds?

[Jamie Nixx]

Over exaggeration mostly, lots of people thought if the Ghz was higher it was faster, nope, very wrong there, it was mainly a marketing ploy by Intel to sell more, the CPU's ran at that speed but they were not necessarily faster than AMD's lower speed CPU's.

Technology also has a lot to do with it, which is why AMD could run there CPU's at lower speeds and still churn out better results, not now however, the core 2 duo has completely wiped out anything AMD has to offer.

[BrianB]

Cool thanks

[Amosmoses33]

I would look for a cheaper case and put that money into an 8800gts 640mb superclocked :)

[BrianB]

how much difference would the 8800gts 640 be over the 8800gts 320, and would that require a bigger psu.

[Amosmoses33]

i have a 620w for mine, but the 550w would do fine, otherwise we would have pretty much the same sys. I have the same mobo and processor. I have the 8800gts 640mb.

[Jamie Nixx]

You only need the 640MB 8800GTS if your running at super high resolutions, you only chose a 19'' monitor so it would be major overkill, you just don't need it.

The Corsair will run anything, you should see the spec of my rig, you would be surprised what 520w can actually run seeing as the wattage is quite low.

[BrianB]

Thanks, so far total is $1540 without the mail in rebates which brings the price down to $1500 I think that will be my cutoff.

Jamie Nixx
Do you see anything that I left off of my list that I may need for the install. This is my first build and I don't want to get started and have to stop to wait on any more parts if I don't have too. I already have a keyboard and a mouse.

[Jamie Nixx]

Nope everything is looking good, no need to add anything more :)

*EDIT* You need speakers, or do you?

These speakers are excellent, the 5.1 version is only a few extra dollars though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121119

[BrianB]

Thanks, was not sure of which ones to go with these look good I really don't need the 5.1 setup., final price $1604.07 -- minus rebates $1534.07

Thanks,

[Jamie Nixx]

Considering you also got the Monitor, speakers and operating system on top of the barebones, i think that is extrememly reasonable, definately a very top of the range super pc.

Good luck with the build and if you run into any problems don't hesitate to ask :D

[BrianB]

thanks

[BrianB]

What is the difference between these two motherboards I know one is a plus and the other does not say that, will either one work or is one better than the other.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204084679
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131073

[Jamie Nixx]

There are three motherboards all in the same family

The Asus P5N-E SLi
The Asus P5N-E SLi Plus
And the Asus P5N32-E SLi

The difference between the two is that one has (the plus) a 650i chipset, whereas the the one i recommended for you has a 680i chipset, thus being better.

Personally, even though i suggested the Asus P5N32-E SLi, the Asus P5N-E SLi (not the plus version) is an excellent board, there is basically no difference apart from the cooling pipes and newer chipset, and you can save yourself $85.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131142

[BrianB]

Jamie Nixx-

Thanks, I order everything today with the board in your last post. Thanks, for the help on parts and don't disappear when I start to put this thing together. :D
Just incase I run into some snaggs on the way:confused:

[Jamie Nixx]

No worries, and i am always on here so if you run into any trouble i'll be sure to help you out, good luck with the build :D

[BrianB]

Thanks for all the help, I am currently using my new Superpc, and it blows my old Dell away it is awsome. More than I thought it would be. I will post pics when I can but it looks just like your antec 900 Jamie, and you were right the case does look better in person than in the pics.

[Jamie Nixx]

Yeah man those pics make it look cheap, the lights are actually pretty suttle and really set off its looks. I would buy some compressed air though, it gathers a lot of dust.

Glad i could help and glad it went smoothly :)

[BrianB]

Thanks for the tip on the compressed air,and thank you for making it go so smoothly.
Brian