does this mesh well? (build advice requested)

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EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: 122-CK-NF68-A1
Item #: N82E16813188013


MSI NX8800Ultra-T2D768E-HD-OC GeForce 8800Ultra 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #: 8800UltraT2D768EHDOC
Item #: N82E16814127288

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V EPS12V 610W Continuous @ 40°C Power Supply - Retail
Model #: Silencer 610 EPS12V
Item #: N82E16817703005

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
Model #: BX80562Q6600
Item #: N82E16819115017

CORSAIR XMS2 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX - Retail
Model #: TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX
Item #: N82E16820145176

Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD1500AHFD
Item #: N82E16822136011

I chose this cause its $184 @ newegg

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
Model #: SH-S203B
Item #: N82E16827151153

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Model #: ARCTIC SILVER 5
Item #: N82E16835100007

ASUS V-60 92mm Vapo Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #: V-60

am I missing anything? im bouncing around a cople of cases in my head, but i wanted to make sure i had the core of the hardware set. this will be used for gaming, and if it fits in the right box, lan party

i plan to run it on at least a 20in (or possibly larger depending on black friday ;) ) lcd monitor.

Im concerned if the memory works with the mobo.

i also have roughly $2500 spending limit. i already have an OS so that isnt an issue.

TIA.
 
Looks fine, but you could save some money if you wanted to, without sacrificing performance. Go with G.Skill PQ Ram instead of Corsair -- either should work fine on that board or a P35 board. Get the Raptor from Microcenter. Skip the raptor all together since it doesn't improve performance enough to warrant its price premium. Switch to a P35 board if you don't need SLI.

What size monitor do you have?

If you plan on going SLI in the future, you'll need a stronger PSU, especially if you're OC'ing that Q6600.

PSU Suggestions:
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showpost.php?p=1590883&postcount=193
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1460
PSU FAQ: http://www.jonnyguru.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1036

I'd also get a different CPU Cooler:
$45 - Tuniq Tower 120 CPU HSF
$46 - Thermalright Ultima 90 CPU HS + FBA09A12M - Z ($3)
$55 - Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme CPU HS + Scythe S-Flex Fan SFF21E ($15)

EDIT: you added the monitor info...

You don't need SLI for a 20" monitor, or even 22" LCDs. Do you plan on upgrading to a larger monitor soon, like a 24" LCD? A single Ultra is still ok for a 24", but SLI is a nice option to keep. Costco has a $350 24" monitor, btw.

SLI is only needed for high resolution 3D rendering. So, if you have or plan on getting a 1920x1080 LCD or higher, and want to game on it at native resolution, then keep SLI as an option. Otherwise, theres no need for it. A single GTX is still fine for a 1920x1080 (or 1920x1200) LCD screen, and more cost effective than an 8800GTS SLI setup. SLI as an upgrade path isn't worth it unless, again, a large LCD is in the future plans. There should always be a better single card solution, and you could sell your old card to help offset the cost.

If you don't need SLI, switch to an Abit IP35 Pro, IP35, or IP35-E. Also check out the Asus P5K and P5K-E, along with the Gigabyte P35-DS3L, DS3R, and DS4.
 
currently running a 24in crt, but i need to dump it as it is taking up major real estate on my desk.

i plan to buy at least a 20in (maybe 22 or 24 even) widescreen lcd along with this comp.

any suggestions on which p35 board? after doing some heavy reading here, i probably wont sli (hoping that this rig is some what future proof, then id only have to drop money on vid cards later, right)

also, would i be safe with at least 800 watts for psu then? i thought 1k was over kill, and i figured since i wouldnt oc the cpu to above 3.0-3.2 on air, i wouldnt need that much power. but you guys would know more than i do on the subject :D

TYVM for your response.
 
ehhh i would if i could, they problem is i have a newegg preffered account and would rather get it all in one shop to save on shipping.

I'll defintely keep your suggestion in mind though
 
Yes, a single card solutoin is still good for even a 24" LCD. Keep the Ultra and the PSU, those will be fine for your system, even OC'd.

Switch the board to one of the following, depending on your needs:
$91 - abit IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ($20 MIR) (bare minimum; no raid/firewire/legacy ports)
$99 - Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 (no raid/firewire)
$130 - Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 (no firewire)
$125 - abit IP35 LGA 775 Intel P35 ($25 MIR) (no legacy ports; heatpipe cooling)
$133 - Asus P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 Express (no raid/legacy ports)
$150 - Asus P5K-E/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 (no legacy ports; heatpipe cooling)
$170 - Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 Rev. 2.0 LGA 775 Intel P35 (no legacy ports; heatpipe cooling)
$180 - abit IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ($20 MIR) (no legacy ports; heatpipe cooling)
 
nice,

now for a gamming rig, is raiding the HDs necessary?

im thinking now cause if i got 1 10k rpm hd for running OS and game software, and then another 7200rpm HD for general storage.

This comp will be used more for gaming as I have my current comp that ill use for media.
 
i decided to change my mobo to Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 Rev. 2.0 LGA 775 Intel P35.

replace the HD for SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

2 of those in raid 0

what else can be replaced?

currently looking at suggested ram (deciding if im going iwth more than 4 gigs as i can get a 64bit os)

edit: went with 8 gigs of the G.skill

Thanks for the help all, it came out to be under budget so now i can tackle on extra goodies.
 
You can't beat the seek time of a raptor. So, if you have cash to burn, a Raptor isn't a bad thing to burn it on.

78MB/s: WD Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB, $160AR
65MB/s: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB, $80
65MB/s: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3300620AS 300GB, $60
52MB/s: WD Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB, $70
112MB/s: RAID0 'cuda's, 600GB total, $120 (ICH9R on P35-DS3R)

As you can see, the 'cuda is twice the size and half the cost, for nearly the same performance. Stick them in RAID0, and you've got an even more cost effective solution. Though, the seek time of the Raptor can't be beat. If you have cash to burn, do so on a Raptor if you really want it. Otherwise, there are better cost effective solutions.

Great choices on everything, though, with or without a raptor. The only thing I hate about my raptor is the noise.
 
every things ordered.

can i have one more look through and confirmation that im ok?

psu wise, etc
 
I was thinking of going with the P35-DS4 as well. Please update when you get it and let me know your thoughts.
 
Danny Bui said:
I don't see an updated list....
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sorry, was really tired when i posted. but here it is updated.

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 Rev. 2.0 LGA 775 Intel P35

2x SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

8 gb G.Skill PQ

MSI NX8800Ultra-T2D768E-HD-OC GeForce 8800Ultra 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V EPS12V 610W Continuous @ 40°C Power Supply - Retail

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM

ASUS V-60 92mm Vapo Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail


edit: looking over my list, i think my psu looks a little light. anybody think im wrong (at least i hope im wrong)
 
Danny Bui said:
Your PSU should be fine, I think. Though if you think that the PSU is not enough, check out the PSU lists that enginurd linked to earlier:
http://www.jonnyguru.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1460

8GB of RAM? Man that's seriously overkill. But eh, it's your money.

Anyway, looks good to me. Have fun with it!
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lolz, ya i was thinking that but since i am running vista 64, and the ram wasnt much at all, i figured id grab it now :D

thanks for the help
 
well got everything thing in. assembled and then realized that the tuniq tower is gigantic. i accidentally listed the asus one on my last post, but i did get the tuniq.

my case has a side panel fan (120mm) and it wont close all the way.

is there any type of slim fit or thin 120mm fan?

i dont think i can adapt another fan to fit the screw holes (like use just the top and bottom right , as well as bottom left)
 
What case are you using? My tuniq did the same thing on my 680i board in my tsunami case.
I am switching over to the DS4 also (should be in early next week) so I went ahead and ordered the antec p182 case. No window/side fan so Ishould have no issues.

Not sure if it ould be an issue but you could always just remove the fan and if your temps aren't affected just get a mesh grill or something to cover up the hole. I am sure someone makes a thinner 120mm fan though.

Still interested in your opinion on the DS4 if/when you get everything set up.
 
There are some 120mm x 20mm, but I'm not sure if that will help. What case are you using?
 
APEVIA X-JUPITER G-Type X-JUPITERG-BK Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
as seen here.

case has 4 120mm fans which is what i wanted. side fan is the problem, a little to thick. i think its at standard 25mm depth, so its possible that 20mm might do it.

8800ultra fits perfect with plenty of room.

Ds4 has been fantastic so far. i havent gotten to do any fiddling with the settings as they killed me with over time during work, but im really happy about the purchase.

:D
 
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