New pc - any constructive criticism?

[hmboy]

Hey guys, im in australia so the prices are in AUD.

Can you give me any constructive criticism (suggestions) on the following?
Please note that the budget i have limits me from spending more then what ive got atm.

CPU - $479 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 - 'Conroe' Dual Core Processor
http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=7133

Case - $210 - Lian Li PC-V600 Aluminium Black Tower Case
http://www.vtechindustries.com.au/productinfo.php?id=PC-V600B

Ram - $460 - OCZ 4-4-4 PC2-6400 Platinum EL R2 XTC 2Gb DDR2 Kit (2x1024MB)
http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=7855

DVD - $55 - Pioneer DVR-111D Internal Dual Layer DVD Writer - Black
http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=5424

HDD - $169 - Seagate 7200.10 320GB SATA II ST3320620AS 16MB Cache, 7200rpm, Barracuda Hard Drive
http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=6653

Gfx - $1049 - XFX 8800GTX 768Mb GDDR3 575Mhz/1.8Ghz PCI Express Nvidia Geforce
http://www.nintek.com.au/x/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=8367

Mobo - $270 - Gigabyte GA-965P-dS3
http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=6970

PSU - $199 - Silverstone ST60F Strider 600W Watt Modular Cabling System
http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=2866

HSF - $65 - Zalman CNPS7700-Cu
http://pccasegear.com/prod4372.htm

Tie - $8 - Cable Tie and Mount Kit UV Blue
http://pccasegear.com/prod3967.htm

IDe - $9 - Round IDE Cable, 30cm, UV Blue
http://www.pccasegear.com/prod1648.htm

Fan - $13 - Evercool FOX-1 System Blower
http://pccasegear.com/prod3724.htm

Fanx2 - $30 - Scythe S-FLEX 120mm Fan SFF21F
http://pccasegear.com/prod3652.htm

Cover-$15 - Lian Li 5.25" Universal Bay Cover
http://www.pccasegear.com/prod1181.htm

Fan - $36 - Scythe Kama Bay 5.25" System Cooler Black
http://www.pccasegear.com.au/prod3649.htm

Total: $3097

 

[reins]

I think your going to want a bigger case for that system. Case is really a minor detail though. I think a bigger case is in your best interest though.

 

[hmboy]

I lan alot so i prefer small case.

I will be changing the intake to 64cfm/28dba fan, adding a 120mm intake (in the 5 1/4" slots)

Also ill be replacing the exhaust with the same 64cfm/28dba 120mm fan, and adding a 42cfm/28dba exhaust fan in the pci slot.

Then theres the graphics card's own exhaust.

I think its enough cooling, i wont be overclocking anyway.

Also, the PSU gets the air from the outside of the case and blow is to the outside of the case, so the psu will be cool as.

Plus theres multiple mesh locations on the bottom of the case that are uncovered that will equal out the pressure of the fans (which is about 110cfm in and 140cfm out) The air also comes in the front and goes out the back, so its good airflow.

Plus it has a modular psu and i'll be using rounded cables and trying my best to make it look good inside in terms of cable management for optimal airflow.


I think it should work well. Conroe's arent particularly hot at stock.

 

[engiNURD]

That case is fine for only 1HDD and 1DVD drive.

The only thing I'd change is the HSF. I'd go for a Scythe Ninja Plus or a CNPS9500 instead of the CNPS7700. Oh, and dont forget the arctic silver 5.

 

[hmboy]

I will only be using a dvdrw and 1 hdd.

I cant use either of those hsf's as they are too big as the psu is on top of the cpu.

 

[andru]

Looks like a quality build. Since you seem to have a fairly high budget, the only thing I would suggest would be to raid 2 smaller raptor drives for your OS and games.

 

[buffbiff21]

why is your conroe listed as $480? I got mine for 350 with tax and shipping at newegg.

 

[engiNURD]

I will only be using a dvdrw and 1 hdd.

I cant use either of those hsf's as they are too big as the psu is on top of the cpu.

Oh yah, forgot about that aspect of that small case. I dont think the 7700 cools any better than stock, but it is quiet.

why is your conroe listed as $480? I got mine for 350 with tax and shipping at newegg.

Read the first line of the original post. He's in Australia. Also, the E6600 is now $308USD instead of $350.

 

[tisb0b]

Since your in Australia why not go with this psu: http://fortunetec.com.au/retail_product_page.asp?id=126 and any reason why your using nintec? because you should be able to save yourself $200-$400 by going with retailers listed on staticice.com.au and even with the added shipping costs you should still easily come out with a sub $3000 build

Darn Americans get to spend $2000 on a build whereas we have to spend $3000 just to get something equivilant.