Critique My Pre-Penryn Build!! :)

[ThR!LL]

Well here's some info. I'm getting every part that I will use for when I do get my Penryn processors (except the processor obviously). Some parts I will be recycling from my old build are my case, monitor, optical drives, floppy drive , and my soundcard. I will be overclocking this rig before and after Penryn. I plan on getting this rig around New Years. Well enough of this, time to get to the build

Intel E2160 - $81.99

Abit IP35 Pro - $179.50

2GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 - $89.99

Evga 8800GT KO - $309.99

Western Digital WD3200AAKS - $71.90

Corsair HX620 - $139.99

Total without shipping = $873.36

I want to try to keep it round this budget. I don't wanna hit over 950.
And as for the after stock HS I'm still thinking about it since I'm not sure if a Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme will fit in my Cooler Master Ammo 533 case.

 

[ThR!LL]

Anybody?

 

[ThR!LL]

Would you guys recommend the E2160 over t he E4400 for a temporary processor while I wait for Penryn prices to drop.

 

[Dangman]

I'd say get the E2160 since you're planning on upgrading to Penryn pretty soon anyway. Hell drop down the E2140 even if you want to save some more cash:
Intel Pentium Dual Core E2140 CPU - $69

Other than that, nice build! Have fun with it!

 

[ThR!LL]

Does anybody know if the Ultra 120 extreme will fit in my Cooler Master Ammo 533 Mid Tower case?

 

[leoftw]

that Crucial Ballistx is 49.99 with google checkout on buy.com 59.99 without and free shipping is available .

http://www.buy.com/prod/crucial-bal...-240-pin-ddr2-memory/q/loc/101/202541818.html


save your self 30$ that way .

 

[ThR!LL]

This build can handle some cod4 action right? I don't need it to be on full settings I just want it flawlessly smooth gameplay on a mid resolution.

 

[Dangman]

What's mid-resolution? To put it into other words, what's the max resolution of your monitor?

EDIT: Check out this link showing how well the 8800GT does at certain resolutions with COD 4:
http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3140&p=9

 

[ThR!LL]

Oh wow. I'm used to playing the first cod competetively and I used 1024. This changes everything. Thanks a lot!

But what about my processor?

 

[Dangman]

It shouldn't bottleneck your system too much. It should provide acceptable performance.

 

[jbailey]

I play COD4 on my 4400+ with an 8800GT at 1680x1050 with everything set to max and it runs GREAT.

 

[engiNURD]

Nice build. I agree with the E2140 Danny mentioned. I'm still mad that those sticks are so cheap without rebate now... I'm still waiting for my rebate on my 4th set, lol.