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ExtremelyWoke

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I'd like to know what changes you would make to this config if you had a $2100 budget.
I'm looking for the best gaming system possible.

Antec Performance I P180 Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129154

ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131540

eVGA 256-P2-N517-AX Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130249

Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817103931

AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA4000BNBOX - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819103529

4 X CORSAIR XMS 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model CMX512-3200C2 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145416

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822144701

Microsoft Curve 2000 B2L-00002 Black USB Wired Ergonomics Keyboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16823109149

ViewSonic VX924 Black/Silver 19" 3ms gray-to-gray (avg.); 6ms white-black-white (typ)' LCD Monitor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824116355

Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0 N48-00019 Silver 5 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB + PS/2 Optical - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16826105142

SENNHEISER PC 150 2 x 3.5mm Connector Headset - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16826106346

SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827101131

NEC Black IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner Model ND-3550A - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827152058


Am I missing anything?
Should I stick with the cpu fan/heatsink that I assume comes with the retail AMD processor?
Also, should I go with a 20 inch monitor since the resolution possiblity on a 20 inch is 1600x1200 instead of 1280 on a all 19 inches I'm looking at?
If so, which 20 inch monitor do you reccommend?

Right now the total is $1,929.46

Thanks, all.
 
I'd change the motherboard, but that's really personal preference, so don't worry about that too much.

Switch Sandy for an X2 3800 or Opteron 165. Dual core is the future, step up now.

Change your RAM to 2x1GB sticks, such as a pair of cheapo Crucials or something. Personal value fav is OCZ EL Platinums. Tight timings, not all that good for O/Cing though.

Change that mouse. Most uncomfortable thing to use I've ever had the displeasure of placing in my unwashed, Cheeto-laden hand. Absolutely shocking. Try an MX518.
Cheap, extremely comfortable, great for gaming. Yes, I know, not top of the line, but it's still a great mouse to use on the cheap.

Splashing out on the "ultra low response times" on that monitor is pointless. I doubt you'll notice a difference between that and a far cheaper 8 or even 12ms 19" LCD.

Try for Sennheiser HD201s for headphones, or a personal value fav for PCs, the BeyerDynamic DTX900s.

I'm also a fan of the X1800XL, but you can't go wrong with a 7800GT.
 
Everything looks excellent other than the 4x512 memory and the lack of dual core, but both have already been mentioned.

I'd say take their suggestions and run with it.
 
Get rid of the SLI motherboard. Even though you have the budget, it is just a waste of money. I would suggest getting something like the Epox NF4 Ultra board. That particular PSU lacks functional ventilation. I would suggest something like the Fortron AX500-A, OCZ Powerstream 520w, or Seasonic S12. Get an Opteron 144 and overclock it. I would suggest just getting value RAM, but if you really plan on doing serious overclocking get Crucial ballistix. You also don't want to use four sticks. The monitor you chose is good, but I would suggest the Viewsonic VP191B. It is an overall better monitor. I would personally change the mouse.
 
Drew, the TPII seems to have decent ventilation for me...and I have a P180 as well. Must be a personal preference thing.

- Switch the 4000+ for an Opteron 165.
- Switch the A8N-SLI for a DFI Ultra-D.
- Switch the 4x512MB for the 2x1GB G.Skill listed above.
- Switch the mouse to a Logitech MX518 or G5.
- Switch the VX924 to a VP191B or 1905FP.
 
KoolDrew said:
It has nothing to do with personal preference. It has to do with a very poor fan choice and mounting.
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=383405&highlight=TPII-480
Click to expand...

You're referring to Larva's posts yes? He seems to believe that the TPII's fan gets choked for air because it's a high-pressure fan that is not getting the kind of air it needs. In my case, I have a 120x38mm fan blowing air from the hard drives right into it. While the static pressure problem may still exist, I don't know how much it really affects me. When it comes down to it, it's a matter of personal preference. If you feel it inadequate, get the EPS12V version with 2 fans. :)
 
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