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I've got almost everything, and I'm looking to start ordering within the next few days.
Here's my stuff.

Case: Lian Li Warrior - http://xoxide.com/newlianli60.html

Mobo: DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813136152

GPU: Couldn't decide between two...
eVGA 256-P2-N538-AX With Battlefield 2 Bundle Geforce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130235
BFG Tech BFGR78256GTXOC Geforce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814143036

The eVGA comes with BF2, and the BFG doesn't... But the BFG has a lifetime warrenty... bleh

PSU: Couldn't really choose. I was liking some of the Antecs, but the BFG said that the PSU needs a minimum of 400W (with 12V current rating of 26A or more) So.... What do you guys think? Any recommendations?

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Model ADA3800BVBOX - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819103562

Memory: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 500 (PC 4000) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model BL2KIT12864Z503 - OEM - http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820146578

HDD: Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L200S0 200GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM - http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822140168

Burner: PLEXTOR Black IDE DVD Burner Model PX-740A/SW-BL - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827131357

Monitor-Already Have: Dell 2005FPW


Thanks everyone!
 
I would just get the eVGA for BF2. For the PSU something like a Fortron AX500-A would be fine. Also, why spend $80 on just a DVD burner?
 
I agree with KoolDrew on both points; get the eVGA and this DVD burner. Doesn't eVGA have a lifetime warrenty also?
 
Doesn't eVGA have a lifetime warrenty also?
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On of the reviews for it says this

"eVGA lifetime warranty makes it one of the best card out there, The bundle is fantastic and newegg rocks."

So, I guess it does have a lifetime warranty.
 
KoolDrew said:
On of the reviews for it says this

"eVGA lifetime warranty makes it one of the best card out there, The bundle is fantastic and newegg rocks."

So, I guess it does have a lifetime warranty.
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Hmm. Didn't know that. Alright, so I guess the eVGA is the way to go? Any bad things about it? Any drawbacks? Or is it pretty much the same quality?

Any more comments?

Thanks.
 
KoolDrew said:
I would just get the eVGA for BF2. For the PSU something like a Fortron AX500-A would be fine. Also, why spend $80 on just a DVD burner?
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Because Plextor makes a kickass drive.
 
A tip, if you are interested.

It's nice to get everything from one vendor, but if you shop around and have patients, you can save some dough. Look at sites like this and this - bookmark them at look at them often (google "deals coupons cmputers" or something like that- you'll find a bunch of pages).

You get get some great deals, especially on HDDs. It's a bit of a pain in the ass, but it can be worth it.

Hope this helps.
 
kilgore777 said:
A tip, if you are interested.

It's nice to get everything from one vendor, but if you shop around and have patients, you can save some dough. Look at sites like this and this - bookmark them at look at them often (google "deals coupons cmputers" or something like that- you'll find a bunch of pages).

You get get some great deals, especially on HDDs. It's a bit of a pain in the ass, but it can be worth it.

Hope this helps.
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Yeah. That's actually what I'm doing. I just round everything up on newegg for reference.

I got the 2005fpw from Dell for $389.40. Waiting for other deals right now.

Thanks for the links, though. :)
 
for PSU - check out http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mes...eadid=529296&highlight_key=y&keyword1=enermax

I just ordered it, coupon works no problem, and the reviews say that this is a good unit.

also, for the DVDRW, I was reading some threads on AT that suggest the Plextor is a rebadged BenQ. As in, both units are made by BenQ. If thats the case, you could probably just get the BenQ and flash it with the Plextor firmware. saves you some dough
 
Dagatech said:
for PSU - check out http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mes...eadid=529296&highlight_key=y&keyword1=enermax

I just ordered it, coupon works no problem, and the reviews say that this is a good unit.

also, for the DVDRW, I was reading some threads on AT that suggest the Plextor is a rebadged BenQ. As in, both units are made by BenQ. If thats the case, you could probably just get the BenQ and flash it with the Plextor firmware. saves you some dough
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I would imagine it's the other way around. Plextor has been around for many years. It's not been uncommon for other OEM's such as IOMega to use Plextor drives and rebadge them as their own.
 
Would the 470 Watt Enermax be enough power for all the stuff I listed and some extra goodies? (Matrix Orbital MX212 for instance)

I've always been excessive and gotten around 550. Just wanted to double check...
 
Wattage doesn't matter (as much) as amperage. The Enermax has dual 12v rails with 14A on #1 and 15A on #2. I think it'd be fine.
 
sc00ter said:
Wattage doesn't matter (as much) as amperage. The Enermax has dual 12v rails with 14A on #1 and 15A on #2. I think it'd be fine.
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"PSU needs a minimum of 400W (with 12V current rating of 26A or more)"

?? Meh... In case you havn't figured it out... When it comes to Power Supplies... I have no idea what I am talking about. :-\
 
SPPaintball said:
"PSU needs a minimum of 400W (with 12V current rating of 26A or more)"

?? Meh... In case you havn't figured it out... When it comes to Power Supplies... I have no idea what I am talking about. :-\
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That's 26AMP's combined. Just add the two 12v rails together. So 14 and 15 AMPs equal 29AMPs. Therefore, that's within the specs for the the above video card.
 
Alright... I guess I'll get the Enermax and just hope it works...

One last question. t's OEM in that link. Is there anything that it might not come with that I will need?

Thanks.
 
One thing that sticks out a bit, you are ready to throw down some bigs bucks here. Why not get a higher rated CPU? Or are the 3800+ OC'ing like mad?
 
It may or may not come with a power cord and a 24/20pin adaptor, and probably little or no documentation. If you want to wait, mine should be arriving on Thursday, I can tell you then :)
 
zoobaby said:
One thing that sticks out a bit, you are ready to throw down some bigs bucks here. Why not get a higher rated CPU? Or are the 3800+ OC'ing like mad?
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2E16819103562,N82E16819103547&SubCategory=343

If you notice, there is very little difference between the 3800 and the 4200. The 3800 is over $100 less and can be overclocked past 4200 speeds.

Dagatech said:
It may or may not come with a power cord and a 24/20pin adaptor, and probably little or no documentation. If you want to wait, mine should be arriving on Thursday, I can tell you then :)
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Thanks, but I may just go ahead and buy it. :) I don't believe I would need the adapter (correct?) and even if it doesn't have a power cord, they're cheap anyway. :cool:

Wouldn't need a manual either.
 
The adaptor is questionable, not to mention controversial. DFI *strongly* recomends not using a 20-to-24 pin adapter on their mobos and to use a "real" 24 pin PSU, but I have had absolutely no power problems using an adapter. I know several other people that have done the same thing without problems. Your call.
 
oh... it's a 20 to 24? I read it wrong then. I thought it said 24 to 20...

Gah. I hate buying power supplies.
 
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