New build so I can get porn off my work laptop... let me know what you think

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This thread will be the same as every other "rate my build" thread so I apologize. At least I had a more interesting title than everyone else's though.

My last build was a Shuttle SN27P2 that I sold when I realized Shuttle wasn't going to support Phenom, and before that was back in the ASUS P4P Deluxe days with a P4 2.4C (remember when you could enable the "turbo memory mode" or something mode ot make your 865 board perform like a 875). It was a great board so that's my main concern on whether to stick with them or go with the ever popular Abit IP35 board. Anyways, here's what I've decided on. I'll pick a case later, but it'll probably be a Coolermaster of some sort.

CPU - Q6600 retail (Fry's special, should be here Wednesday)
Memory - GSKILL 2x2GB DDR2-800 CAS 5(was going to go Corsair since I've had good luck with them, but everyone here seems to love G.Skill)
Motherboard - ASUS P5K-E w/wireless or ABIT IP35 Pro
Video card - some flavor of 8800GTS 512MB, probably EVGA since they have treated me well in the past
Powersupply - Corsair 550VX or 520HX (Is modular worth the extra cash?)
DVD- doesn't matter
Harddrive - Seagate 7200.11 500GB drive

Anyways, have at it and please let me know what you think. BTW, do retail Intel CPU fans still use those thermal pads, or do I need to find what I did with my AS5?

Thanks
 
Corsair tends to be overpriced at times. G.Skills are great.

You can't go wrong with either board.

Get the Corsair PSU from buy.com. Modularity's worth is up to you. It may also depend on how clean you like the inside of your case, and which case you end up going with. Danny has a nice set of links to good cases you could check out. If he doesnt post it, just search for it.

For the DVD drive, Lite-Ons are loud, but Samsung's are quiet. Check out the SH-S203B or 203N.

For the HDD, go for the WD6400AAKS instead. Its much faster than the 'cuda.11 drive.
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1284410

No, Intel got rid of thermal pads when Prescott hit the shelves and started burning up motherboards. While the retail HSF is adequate, you should definitely go for the ZEROtherm Nirvana so you could OC that Q6600. Its easy and should reach 3.0Ghz on stock voltage. If you cant find your AS5, get a new tube for $6, or try AC MX-2 instead.
 
Here's the list of case options:

Danny Bui said:
Cooler Master Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP ATX Case - $45
Cooler Master Centurion 534 ATX Case - $50
Cooler Master Centurion 532 ATX Case - $55
Cooler Master RC-590-KKN1-GP ATX Case - $60
Cooler Master RC-690-KKN1-GP ATX Case - $70
Antec Solo - $72
Cooler Master Mystique RC-632S-KKN1-GP ATX Case - $85
Lian Li Lancool PC-K7B ATX Case - $90
Lian Li PC-7B Plus II Silver ATX Case - $90
AeroCool Masstige ATX Case - $100
Gigabyte Aurora GZ-FSCA1-ATB ATX Case - $110
Antec P182 ATX Case - $110
Rocketfish Aluminum Full-Tower Case - $120
Thermaltake Armor VA8000BWS Full Tower ATX Case - $140
Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Full Tower ATX Case - $150
Lian Li PC-A16A ATX Case - $150
Coolermaster Cosmos 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Full Tower ATX Case - $155
Lian-Li V1000A Plus II ATX Case - $180
Cooler Master Stacker RC-832-KKN1-GP Full Tower ATX Case - $192
Cooler Master Cosmos S 1000 RC-1100-KSN1-GP Full Tower ATX Case - $198
Lian Li PC-V1200 ATX Case (Silver) - 180
Lian Li PC-V1200 ATX Case (Black) - $214
Lian Li PC-V1200B Plus II ATX Case - $215
Lian-Li PC-V1100A PLUS II ATX Case - $220
Lian Li PC-A71B ATX Case - $240
Click to expand...

If you need additional case fans, buy some Yate Loon low-speed or medium speed fans.
 
I would go with the IPP35-Pro for a quad.

Get CAS4 ram instead of the CAS5, G.Skill is a fine choice.

EVGA certainly has fine cards but I would go with XFX due to the higher resale from transferable warranty.

I eould go with the 520HX. I will never go back to a normal PSU, modulars are that convenient.

I like the HD. The new WD's look nice but I have not seen enough from them to start recommending
them.

I have a Lite-On burner. It is fast but pretty loud, go with a samsung.

Keep in mind you will need a 64bit OS to make use of all that ram.
 
YOu will not notice a difference between CAS4 and CAS5 latency, so go with the cheaper, CAS 5.
 
hehe... don't really have any porn stored on it (well maybe a little), but I don't like having anything non work related on my laptop just in case. I also miss playing games, so I need to get this new build going.

BTW, thanks for the replies. Between this and a mobo thread I posted I think I'll just go with the IP35-Pro. I'll decide on the case and am still undecided about modular versus regular PS, but hopefully I'll order first thing in the morning.

Thanks guys.
 
I back the WD drive...I've never once had a dead one come through a customer or die on me...but Ive been through many Seagates and Maxtors in fixing dead PC's...

Of course, thats just my personal experience, others may differ, but I recommend heartily.
 
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