Last onceover for Virtualization/Gaming build

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antirush

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I'm about to order (barring any issues) my new system. It'll be used mostly for coding and other school related things but I'll also be doing some frequent virtualization and some gaming.
It will be hooked up to a 25.5 inch 1920x1200 monitor along with 1 (and maybe 2) 19 inch viewsonics at 1024x1280.
I'll also be adding 4 additional sata harddrives. I intend to run Debian Linux as the host OS although since I get server 2008 through dreamspark it's been tempting me.

With that said, is there anything wrong with this build?

Antec NSK658 + 430w Earthpower psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129045

WD caviar black 640gb hd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

Asrock m3780gxh motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157161

XFX HD4890 gfx card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150359

4x 2gb crucial ballistix ddr1333 ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148261

Phenom II x4 945
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103675

Thanks for the input!
 
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Personally, I'm a bit hesistent on the Crucial RAM. The numerous cases of Ballistix RAM dying in the past has left a bit of a bad impression on me. Not sure about the DDR3 Ballistix RAM though. Besides, once you factor in shipping, this G.Skill RAM is only $5 more.

PSU wise, you're cutting it a bit close with that EA430. The HD4890 uses 190W at full load while the AMD Phenom II 945 uses 125W at full load. Considering that the EA430 only has 30A or 360W on the +12V rail, that'll leave you with only 45W for the mobo, HDD, fans, etc. So too close there. I recommend picking up the Antec EA650 for $80 for your setup.
 
Danny Bui said:
Personally, I'm a bit hesistent on the Crucial RAM. The numerous cases of Ballistix RAM dying in the past has left a bit of a bad impression on me. Not sure about the DDR3 Ballistix RAM though. Besides, once you factor in shipping, this G.Skill RAM is only $5 more.

PSU wise, you're cutting it a bit close with that EA430. The HD4890 uses 190W at full load while the AMD Phenom II 945 uses 125W at full load. Considering that the EA430 only has 30A or 360W on the +12V rail, that'll leave you with only 45W for the mobo, HDD, fans, etc. So too close there. I recommend picking up the Antec EA650 for $80 for your setup.
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Thanks for the suggestion on the ram - I'll definitely make the switch.
The power supply squeezes me a little on budget for the case but the numbers are there so I'll figure something out. Thanks much for your input.
 
antirush said:
The power supply squeezes me a little on budget for the case but the numbers are there so I'll figure something out. Thanks much for your input.
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No prob. Just make sure you post what PSU and case you're going with. Never know that the PSU you chose might be crap.
 
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