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bigirishfan22

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Hey guys,

This is my first computer build so I'm prepared for any criticism. I found everything on Newegg except for the PSU which is from Xoxide (which is going out of business apparently). Also, I'm open to any OS suggestions.

1. Criteria: Gaming (kinda intensive), web browsing, school
2. Budget: $650-$750 (with shipping/taxes)
3. Location: Orlando, FL
4. Need: CPU, Mobo, RAM, Case, PSU, Optical Drive, Video Card
5. Have: monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers
6. Overclocking?: Maybe in the future
7. Monitor: 19"
8. ETA: Within the next month
9. Mobo features: Not sure
10. OS: Windows XP 32-bit

Here it is:

Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor
Item# N82E16819103649
COMBO w/ Video Card: $317.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649

Motherboard: ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD
Item# N82E16813131398
$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131398

Case: NZXT BETA EVO Classic Series (its a brand new model, very similar to the BETA. Main difference I see is that the PSU is on the bottom instead of the top. Any advantages/disadvantages?)
Item# N82E16811146059
$54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146059

Optical Drive: Sony Optiarc Black DVD Burner
Item# N82E16827118030
$29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

RAM: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Item# N82E16820148262
$64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148262

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB
Item# N82E16822148433
$89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433

Video Card: HIS H489FT1GP Radeon HD 4890 1GB
Item# N82E16814161278
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161278

PSU: Logisys 650w UV Sleeved Power Supply w/ 120mm Fan (Modular) (Too little/much power?)
http://www.xoxide.com/logisys-650w-uv-sps-120.html
$41.50

Total Damage: $699.43 (w/o shipping/taxes)

Any kind of feedback, good or bad, would be great. Thanks!
 
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That is an inferior power supply.
AC Input 100~120Vac 10A / 200~240Vac 5A

Frequency 50/60Hz

DC Output

Load Min Max Max. Combined Wattage
+3.3V 0.3A 30A +3.3V & +5V = 320W
+5V 1.0A 55A
+12V1 1.0A 22A +3.3V & + 5V & +12Vs = 650W
+12V2 1.0A 22A
-5V 0A 0.5A
-12V 0A 1A Total power = 650W
+5VSB 0A 2.5A Max. Output = 750W

With 44 amp between the 2-12V rail and the high amps on the 3.3v and 5v lines, that would indicate an old lesser efficient design.

The Corsair TX650w is rated at 52amp on the single rail, and 34anp and 30amp respectivly. I would spend my money on the antec EA650 rather than on the logisis.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015
 
Thanks a lot! That is one issue I couldn't figure out. Is the PSU being modular a huge advantage or anything?
 
Yeah, I can see how the Logisis is an inferior/cheap PSU. If price weren't a factor which would you recommend between the Corsairs and the Antec?
 
I'll go with the Corsair 650TX, cheaper and modular isn't worth that much more. Thanks

Do you see anything else that you would change?
 
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The rest of the build is fine, but I would hold off on the video card-Amd is releasing new videocards i believe tommorrow. Give it one week, and see what is new.

Do you own XP?
 
Check your newegg newsletter for the new promo codes.

Examples:

EMCHDD10B = 10% off on hard-drives ($10 off max limit)
*My suggestion is to go with the 1TB Western Digital Black. It is pretty much the same price and you would get 5 year warranty instead of Seagate's 3 year warranty*

LG DVD Writer = $28.99 + Free shipping (EMCLXMM23)
*I have this very same burner and as newegg comments says... I also had that blue birds malware on the firmware. It would try to install everytime I open and close the DVD tray but Windows 7 would always ask for permission before installing. I updated the firmware and the bluebirds was gone. The new firmware can be found here.*
 
bigirishfan22 said:
I'll go with the Corsair 650TX, cheaper and modular is worth that much more. Thanks

Do you see anything else that you would change?
Click to expand...

I think thats a typo, but in case it isn't, the TX650 is NOT modular. ;) The HX series from Corsair is modular. Antec's semi-modular line is the Truepower New and the Neopower (old, probably being discontinued).

I agree, go with the Caviar Black 1TB instead of the Seagate.

You might want to pickup a cooler, too, like the Cooler Master 212.
 
If you want a modular PSU, Antec new truepower is semi-modular 650watt on newegg for $105
 
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