Computer Build Advice

murderous1 · Post by **murderous1** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:00 am

Hey all this is my first new build and i just need some advice.

Processor-Intel Core 2 Duo-E6300 $183
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819115005

Motherboard-Gigabyte 965P-DS3 $123
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813128012

Graphics Card-Radeon X1650XT $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102068

RAM Sticks-OCZ Gold Series DDR2-533 $96
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820227075

Thermaltake Power Supply 500w $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817153028

Cooler Master Centurion 5 ATX Mid Tower Case $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811119068

Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB HD OEM $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6822144701

Lite On Black CD-ROM IDE Burner-OEM $29
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827106042

Grand Total-$771

Im able to spend abit more if u guys know of any hardware changes that would have great performance gains thats within a $850 budget any tips are appreciated.

DaIceMan · Post by **DaIceMan** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:17 am

Depending on your intended application, there are a couple suggestions I would make.

1. ditch the CD burner and go with this instead... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827151133 I just ordered my 2nd one. Very impressive unti, IMO, for only $1 more.

As for Ram... I would probably go with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820145098

Again, it depends on what you are going to use it for, but if you ever want to over clock, pc4200 ram probably isn't your best option... and even for most general tasks, 2gb will run better than 1gb.

Good Luck with your build.

Darkstar · Post by **Darkstar** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:39 am

I agree with DaIceMan in the post above, and would probably go with the 1950 on the Video Card for another 10- 15 bucks more(after rebate). I am not too familiar with those cards so maybe someone can chime in with a recommendation.

DD

Post by **dicecca112** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:49 am

not a fan of the PSU, its Channelwell built and not too high quality

murderous1 · Post by **murderous1** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:32 am

Its gonna be intended for moderate gaming. GuildWars/World of Warcraft...not anything to demanding like F.E.A.R

Mad_Goku · Post by **Mad_Goku** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:01 pm

Yeah good choice of DVD Burner Iceman....however, he might want to consider the SATA one on Newegg...only a couple bucks more than that one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817139001

I'd definitely get some faster memory and a better video card if you got the money to spend. It's worth it in the long run.

I also agree on getting a different PSU...I had a thermaltake and I think it was a big waste of money...I'd consider the Corsair 520
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817139001

camaroguy1998 · Post by **camaroguy1998** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:21 pm

My Choice for DVD Burner....
SATA is becoming a must!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827106047

and for PSU.....
Antec are better than Tt!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817103940

murderous1 · Post by **murderous1** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:26 pm

Thanks for the advice all...And about the SATA burner Mad_Goku advised you posted a link to the PSU twice. Now my problem is choosing between a Geforce 7900GS or the Radeon X1950PRO anything higher is outta my price range. Oh and one more question... I was reading the specs on my MOBO that i chose and it says my memory standard is DDR2 800. Does that mean thats the highest speed my MOBO supports? Thx Once again.

camaroguy1998 · Post by **camaroguy1998** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:31 pm

murderous1 wrote:Thanks for the advice all...And about the SATA burner Mad_Goku advised you posted a link to the PSU twice. Now my problem is choosing between a Geforce 7900GS or the Radeon X1950PRO anything higher is outta my price range. Oh and one more question... I was reading the specs on my MOBO that i chose and it says my memory standard is DDR2 800. Does that mean thats the highest speed my MOBO supports? Thx Once again.

My link for SATA burner is good!
Yes the Mobo you chose supports 800 max, thats without OCing.

Theres nothing wrong with either of those vid cards but in a few weeks there will be some budget DX10 cards on the market, you may want to wait!
8600 series!

ibleet · Post by **ibleet** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:57 pm

My choices:

PSU cheaper here.
DVD Burner
Video Card

I chose not to wait for the 8600 cards simply because I have no plans of using vista for a long time.

Good luck, let me know how the new build works out for you.

Darkstar · Post by **Darkstar** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:39 pm

Speaking of the midrange 8600 cards;

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38346

Mad_Goku · Post by **Mad_Goku** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:56 pm

ibleet wrote:My choices:

PSU cheaper here.
DVD Burner
Video Card

I chose not to wait for the 8600 cards simply because I have no plans of using vista for a long time.

Good luck, let me know how the new build works out for you.

Sorry I was at work and was in a hurry to finish posting that I didn't notice the same link twice. The PSU and Burner above are the two that I were recommending.

DaIceMan · Post by **DaIceMan** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:07 pm

Mad_Goku wrote:Yeah good choice of DVD Burner Iceman....however, he might want to consider the SATA one on Newegg...only a couple bucks more than that one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817139001

Good call... it was early, I thought I grabbed the SATA link. ;)