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New system build here are specs looking for some input here on any upgrades or suggestions....

AMD FX 62
EvGA 8800 GTX 768mb
Raptor X 150gb
Gigabyte Nforce4 GA-m55sli
Corsair 1gb xms2 pc6400 x 4
Enermax 850w PSU
Zalman AM2 CNPS 9500 Fan/Heatsink

I will be building a custom case and am still looking for some more cooling suggestions for case fans if you know of any really good ones please let me know. Also i'm wondering if dual video cards would be neccessary or just overkill.

As for psu i think this should run everything comfortably but if there is a better one out there im open to suggestions. I have a Thermaltake now but am looking to test the waters with enermax i've never used them before.

So let me know what you think......Thanks
 
Wow... an FX-62 build? Are you buying all these parts brand new? If so, you should really look into Intel. $315 E6600 will perform on par with an FX-62, which costs more than double that amount. Moreover, the E6600 can reach crazy OC speeds, as do all other Core2Duos. Oh, and a sidenote, winXP pro won't recognize all 4GB of RAM, so don't forget XP64.

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2795&p=8

Yate Loon makes pretty good case fans. Dual vidcards depends on your monitor. They're overkill if you have a 20" and lower, for current games. For higher resolutions and future games, a dual card setup might be necessary for the best eyecandy.

Enermax makes great PSUs. Check out the recommended PSU list over in the PSU subforum for other alternatives. Thermaltakes arent that great... I think only the Toughpower 700W was the only good one from Tt. Corsair's PSUs are getting rave reviews everywhere.
 
Thanks for input.....

I haven't used Intel chips since Athlon came out. I have been debating a Core 2 Intel tho but i have heard alot of tech nightmares. I don't plan to overclock any chip that i get either. So i am still torn between my tried and true AMD or swapping back to Intel. This system will be solely for high end gaming.

I have a 24" montior so dual cards would be nice i'm just wondering if the 8800 will run everything at max settings or will there be things that will tax it.

No worries on XP i'll have VISTA or use XP64.

I'll look into Corsiar PSU's as well.
 
I wouldn't pay the extra money for raptor X's just for the window just get regular raptors. good luck with your build!
 
I think he wants the X's for his custom case? I'm assuming the case will showcase the drives as well as the other components.
 
Yes the case will....building a very unique clear case so looking for the most visually pleasing componets i can.
 
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