Core 2 Duo/8800 GTS 320mb
Core 2 Duo/8800 GTS 320mb
My friend asked me to outline a system to build him for around $1000 give or take a little. with the said things in the title so heres what I picked planning on overclocking the core 2 duo a bit at least. Took a picture of it all since I didn't' want to write it all down. I was wondering if those looked like they would all work for that purpose and any suggestions within close price proximity to improve.
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this board
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... ode=247123
this psu
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... ode=373100
CPU - Save a buck and free shipping
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GPU - Same card, no instant rebate, + 20$ MIR, so 20$ Cheaper
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... ode=247123
this psu
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... ode=373100
CPU - Save a buck and free shipping
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... Code=80859
GPU - Same card, no instant rebate, + 20$ MIR, so 20$ Cheaper
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... ode=322837
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I had really good luck out of the Gigabyte myself. 470 FSB with Micron D9's no less!
Oh, skip the Zalman and get the Tuniq Tower from jab-tech. Yeah I know it's not from zzf or newegg or wherever you're ordering everything else from but it's worth the extra few bucks in shipping, trust me!
http://www.jab-tech.com/Tuniq-Tower-120-pr-3593.html
Oh, skip the Zalman and get the Tuniq Tower from jab-tech. Yeah I know it's not from zzf or newegg or wherever you're ordering everything else from but it's worth the extra few bucks in shipping, trust me!
http://www.jab-tech.com/Tuniq-Tower-120-pr-3593.html
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please don't insult my intelligence when it comes to power supplies. It all comes from first hand experience. And yes I did check current drop and yes it is measureable, its twice what the Corsair is, even though its rather insignificant, I measured it in the EE Lab along with a professional.
Fact of the matter is that the Corsair uses better caps, look at the reviews by Jonny. Look at how the efficiency for the Hiper is at best 77%, the Corsair at worse is 77%. Look how the intake and output temps barely change +/- 1 degree on the Corsair and the Hiper changes +-12degress is certain tests. That's the mark of a bad design.
50mv ripple vs 30mv ripple corsair again
more connectors are modular on the corsair
For a PSU that gives 580W of power and only 380W is on the 12V that's bad, especially for future proofing.
Corsair has one fan and its quiet, same can't be said the Hiper
520W on the corsair, 480W is the 12V, and its essentially a single rail PSU.
I suggest you do a little research before you state what you are stating. Its clear by looking here
http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=26
http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=28
For the greater warranty, more efficiency, better build quality, well known brand, I'll take the Corsair
Fact of the matter is that the Corsair uses better caps, look at the reviews by Jonny. Look at how the efficiency for the Hiper is at best 77%, the Corsair at worse is 77%. Look how the intake and output temps barely change +/- 1 degree on the Corsair and the Hiper changes +-12degress is certain tests. That's the mark of a bad design.
50mv ripple vs 30mv ripple corsair again
more connectors are modular on the corsair
For a PSU that gives 580W of power and only 380W is on the 12V that's bad, especially for future proofing.
Corsair has one fan and its quiet, same can't be said the Hiper
520W on the corsair, 480W is the 12V, and its essentially a single rail PSU.
I suggest you do a little research before you state what you are stating. Its clear by looking here
http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=26
http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=28
For the greater warranty, more efficiency, better build quality, well known brand, I'll take the Corsair
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I will second the Corsair PSU, 5 year warranty, stable voltages, modular cables, and quiet as a whisper.
There are quite a few people overclocking successfuly with the Gigabyte. IMHO the determining factor should be features and the need for SLI. If you ever plan to SLI then the 650i is the obvious choice.
Cases are subjective things, I like less bling and more quiet (hence the P180B ) but that is down to personal preference. I would, however, look for a case with 120mm fans vs, 80mm.
I am preferential to Seagate drives due, in a big part, to the 5 year warranty (even on OEM drives).
EVGA has a great warranty and a 90 day step-up program second to none (just keep the reciept, the box and all materials and pay the price difference in the card to tradeup to the GTX later if desired).
I also would get either a Thermaltake Big Typhoon or Tuniq tower over the Zalman 9700. I have the big Typhoon and so far I like it a lot, whatever you do however ensure that you research the cooler/mb combo you intend to buy to ensure the aftermarket CPU cooler fits that MB!
Have fun with the build...
There are quite a few people overclocking successfuly with the Gigabyte. IMHO the determining factor should be features and the need for SLI. If you ever plan to SLI then the 650i is the obvious choice.
Cases are subjective things, I like less bling and more quiet (hence the P180B ) but that is down to personal preference. I would, however, look for a case with 120mm fans vs, 80mm.
I am preferential to Seagate drives due, in a big part, to the 5 year warranty (even on OEM drives).
EVGA has a great warranty and a 90 day step-up program second to none (just keep the reciept, the box and all materials and pay the price difference in the card to tradeup to the GTX later if desired).
I also would get either a Thermaltake Big Typhoon or Tuniq tower over the Zalman 9700. I have the big Typhoon and so far I like it a lot, whatever you do however ensure that you research the cooler/mb combo you intend to buy to ensure the aftermarket CPU cooler fits that MB!
Have fun with the build...
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I was going to say, i am running one as well and they rock!!!! lolooBio-Hazard wrote:Hiper PSU's aren't bad, I've had a 580 running sence their release without a single problem. I've even passed it down to my son for his main rig around Christmas. I'd opt for the 580 over the 530 just for a little extra security though.
If your friend can hold out, wait for Intel's April price cut and then he could get a E6420.
If he doesn't care for SLi, spend the extra cash and get the Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3.
If your firend is gonna overclock I would get these G.Skill sticks instead.
I would also choose another PSU with more wattage.
If he doesn't care for SLi, spend the extra cash and get the Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3.
If your firend is gonna overclock I would get these G.Skill sticks instead.
I would also choose another PSU with more wattage.
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so we went with a crappier case than that even but hey whatever everything you mentioned dicecca was added, adn it all got ordered today. We originally were going to get geil 2x1gb ram of the same speed/cas latency but it sold out. What do you think is an acceptable goal for the cnps 9700 and the core 2 duo e6400 on that motherboard the 650i sli asus one or whatever.