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So I am looking at buying a new system, this will be the first system I have ever built from scratch and I need some help?
Here is the system I am looking at:
sparkle 7800gtx
p4 640
western digital 300gb SATA
asus p5wd2 premium
2 x Corsair Value Select PC5300 1Gb Module DDR2
Now I have a few queries that I would like help with:
1) What PSU would be suitable for this system with a moderate overclock (I have only ever had basic systems so this will be my first real attempt at overclocking)?
2) Will that RAM be acceptable for such an OC?
3) Is the p5wd2 overkill for this system, I really like the features but would better RAM and a lesser board get better results.
4) Would a X1800XL be a better choice than the 7800GTX?
I will most likely use onboard sound, as sound quality doesnt intrest me much, I have used onboard souind for as long as I can remember. Also, I would also be running a TV tuner PCI card, and perhaps a couple more ATA hardrives depending on what I do with my old system. Will this affect what PSU to choose?
Here is the system I am looking at:
sparkle 7800gtx
p4 640
western digital 300gb SATA
asus p5wd2 premium
2 x Corsair Value Select PC5300 1Gb Module DDR2
Now I have a few queries that I would like help with:
1) What PSU would be suitable for this system with a moderate overclock (I have only ever had basic systems so this will be my first real attempt at overclocking)?
2) Will that RAM be acceptable for such an OC?
3) Is the p5wd2 overkill for this system, I really like the features but would better RAM and a lesser board get better results.
4) Would a X1800XL be a better choice than the 7800GTX?
I will most likely use onboard sound, as sound quality doesnt intrest me much, I have used onboard souind for as long as I can remember. Also, I would also be running a TV tuner PCI card, and perhaps a couple more ATA hardrives depending on what I do with my old system. Will this affect what PSU to choose?