Need help with a ~$800 gaming computer.

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MrJohnson

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Now I'm running off a pretty old computer and I want to upgrade for college. I know I don't have a whole lot of money so I was thinking overclocking would be good. I also want a quiet computer, so not to be too loud in my dorm room.

This is what I have so far, please correct me on what every you think would be best.
CASE: Antec Sonata II - http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=195786&_LOC=US - $118
CPU: Athlon64 3000+ OEM - http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=A64-3000BP - $120
MOBO: DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D - http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=110224 - $129
RAM: Corsair DDR3200 XMS XL - http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80097-09&affiliate=shopping - $182
GPU: Leadtek PX6600GT - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814122201 - $164
SUBTOTAL: - $713

Cooling
120mm Fans - (2x) Yate Loon - http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/product.php?productid=3009&cat=81&page=1
92mm Fans - (1x) Panisonic Panflow - http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/product.php?productid=2608&cat=80&page=1
80mm Fans - (1x) Panisonic Panflow - http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/product.php?productid=2344&cat=79&page=1
CPU HSF - Zalman CNPS7000B-ALCu - http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/product.php?productid=2581
GPU HSF - Zalman VF700-AlCu - http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/product.php?productid=2754
SUBTOTAL: - $93
TOTAL:: - $806

Ok I updated this. Tell me what you guys think. I'm in no rush to buy. Should i buy a rheobus with this? should I omit some of the fans? I heard it was best to have a positive airflow in the case (will accumulate less dust) is this true?

Also should I wait until nVidia releases the 7800GT to see if the price drops on the current cards (maybe I could pick up a 6800 vanilla for about the same price?)

Thanks guys!
 
since you are going for a quiet setup why don't you go for a Gigabyte 6600GT with silent pipeline and they OC pretty well aswell.
 
I was thinking maybe get that zalman cooler and overclock this card. Anandtech says it overclocks pretty well and it's well priced.

Do you think an Antec Sonata II would work well with this?
 
MrJohnson said:
I was thinking maybe get that zalman cooler and overclock this card. Anandtech says it overclocks pretty well and it's well priced.

Do you think an Antec Sonata II would work well with this?
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The Sonata II would be the perfect combo for this system your building. And it comes with the power supply.
 
Nice basic set-up Mr Johnson. Since you stated you were going to overclock, you may want to make a post in the memory forum regarding the RAM. I have read that many with the DFI go with OCZ or Ballistix for serious overclocking (1:1 divider).
 
Twinmos SP for ram, as I posted in ram. It's BH-5 IIRC, and it'll love the volts the DFI can throw at at it.

Also look at going 3200+, you'll overclock alot better on the 10x multi.
 
Ummmm I think you're missing HDDs and optical drives, but I guess you've already got them or something.

Don't forget shipping, if you're ordering from all those different places, it's gonna add up. Personally, I'd just get it all from Newegg, even if it is a few pennies more. But other than that, your setup looks good to me. I really like those Sonata cases.
 
brionbastian said:
Ummmm I think you're missing HDDs and optical drives, but I guess you've already got them or something.

Don't forget shipping, if you're ordering from all those different places, it's gonna add up. Personally, I'd just get it all from Newegg, even if it is a few pennies more. But other than that, your setup looks good to me. I really like those Sonata cases.
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I've already added in shipping on all of that so that total is with shipping. Also, yes I do have hdd's and a cd-rom. I'm saving a good $50 or so not just getting all my stuff at newegg.
 
n64man120 said:
Twinmos SP for ram, as I posted in ram. It's BH-5 IIRC, and it'll love the volts the DFI can throw at at it.

Also look at going 3200+, you'll overclock alot better on the 10x multi.
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where can I find this sp?
 
The Sonata comes with a 450W PSU. I read somewhere that DFI NF4 boards require 480W PSU's. I could be wrong here.
 
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