New Computer

[b_hendrickson]

Hello everyone!!!
I am new to the world of building a computer and am very excited!
I will be using my new PC for general use, web surfing, and running my new FSONE radio controlled aircraft flight simulator.

I would love your input on these specs:
-Antec Sonata III with 500-Watt power supply
-Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 LGA775 with Fan
-ASUS P5N-E SLI
-Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2
6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
-eVGA GeForce 7600 GT 256MB DDR3
-Western Digital Caviar SE16 320GB 7200rpm SATA 300 MB/s
-Lite-On LightScribe Dual Formal Double Layer DVD RW/CDRW
-Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
-Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP 19-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor with
Height Adjustable Stand

Thanx in advance for your help!

[Jamie Nixx]

Change the motherboard to an Asus P5K-C and change the memory to Corsair XMS, its cheaper and better than Crucial.

I don't really trust the Sonata's PSU but it should be fine.

[b_hendrickson]

Thanx Jamie

I noticed you suggested the Antec P182 case in another thread. What PSU would you recommend for that case?

Also is this the right memory that you suggest- CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

[iiiprimeiii]

Thanx Jamie

I noticed you suggested the Antec P182 case in another thread. What PSU would you recommend for that case?

Also is this the right memory that you suggest- CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034 i am almost 100% positive this is it. better get it while it as at 37 bucks. thats an amazing deal.

[b_hendrickson]

That's the memory I thought as well. Can't go wrong for $37!

[Jamie Nixx]

I recommend either the Antec 900 or the P182, the PSU's i recommend is the Corsair HX520w or the Hiper type R 580w.

And that is the memory, however its the CL5 version, the CL4 version is $10 more, but i doubt you will notice a vast performance difference.

[b_hendrickson]

I will be taking your advice Jamie and getting:
-CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply
-ASUS P5KC LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
-Antec P182
from Newegg.

Also it looks like the CORSAIR CL4 and CL5 memory is the same price after rebate $37

One more question-
Do I need to purchase a seperate CPU cooler for the Intel Core 2 Duo E6750?
I know it comes with a fan and heatsink, but I hear people are buying different ones.

[Jamie Nixx]

Those people overclock their CPU's, the stock HSF is very good if your not overclocking or only doing moderate overclocking.

[b_hendrickson]

That was what I was thinking as well. Thank you so much for your help!!!

[b_hendrickson]

So here it is! Let me know if I should make any changes.

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=9971947&WishListTitle=Brian%27s