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mattyelf

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Ok here is my upcomming build, meant for gaming/3d/workstation. I'll be operating at 1440x900, and I am considering the silent MSI 8800gt there, which is 30$ cheaper up front with a bigger rebate. At my resolution, should I bother with the GTS (92)? I also weighted the Scythe Infinity and MineB against the cheaper Arctic here, and decided to save a few bucks. I wasnt sure which cheaper 4gb kit to go with, thoughts on the Gskill here compared to similar priced Adate/Geil/Mushkin? Also the Xclio was my pick for a PS, however now out of stock. What do you guys think about this Power Supply? Similar priced alternatives? (50-80) I really wanted the Corsair 520 but its a bit pricey, and i can do w/o modular i guess (although i wanted it). Oh, and its all going to go in my CM690.

Thoughts/suggestions please!

MB: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115018

MEMORY: G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

VIDEO: EVGA 512-P3-N841-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130325

HD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074

DVD: ASUS Black 20X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135156

HS/FAN: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

NB FAN: Scythe SY124010L Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185039

PS: XCLIO STABLEPOWER 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817189014

total price: about $950
 
Nice, the only thing I dont like is that PSU. It may work just fine for what you do but it is a cheap PSU. I hate to see people get all high quality components and then skimp on the PSU.
 
AMD_RULES said:
I agree.
If you're budget can be extended, i would highly recommend this unit:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk=Corsair+520w
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i really want that one too, but wasnt sure if i would ever know the difference, however it is modular and it comes with a cool bag... my budget is a strict $1000 and ive already spent 90 on Vista. I might have to downgrade to a 8800gt if I want a highQ PS, or find a bargain on one of the other items.

Keep the comments commin.
 
mattyelf said:
i really want that one too, but wasnt sure if i would ever know the difference, however it is modular and it comes with a cool bag... my budget is a strict $1000 and ive already spent 90 on Vista. I might have to downgrade to a 8800gt if I want a highQ PS, or find a bargain on one of the other items.

Keep the comments commin.
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If you are considering a 8800GTS, i would suggest getting a 8800GT instead with your gaming resolution and budget. You won't notice a difference and you'll still get good results. Then pickup that Cosair PSU at the place posted above.
 
Do you need quad core? If your doing heaving multitasking sure go for it, if not then I would pick up an E8400 instead. It overclocks better and runs cooler, Plus I've seen them for $190 (microcenter), which would give you enough for the PSU and keeping the GTS, no?

If quad is a must then ignore the above.

Also do you want 100% new parts or can you live with a few used parts? You can save a lot with a bit of strategic shopping on the used market.

also you can pick up a lite-on DVD drive with for about $20, vs your $40 asus unit
 
I appreciate all the comments. Quad is important to me for rendering/calcs with 3d softwares and engines. going cheaper on the dvd is a good idea, although i dont want a jet engine spinning up (thoughts on lite-on's volume level?)

moving down to a 8800gt is sounding like a decent Idea, im drawn to the silent ECS here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134035
lifetime warrenty of evga is tugging at me, however.
 
skittzle said:
Nice, the only thing I dont like is that PSU. It may work just fine for what you do but it is a cheap PSU. I hate to see people get all high quality components and then skimp on the PSU.
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While it is a cheap PSU, the XClio StablePower 500W is a good quality, Enhance-built PSU. If you're on a tight budget, its a great choice for only $60. Though, for $10 more, you could get the Enhance 5150GH 80+ 500W instead.

If you really want a Corsair unit, the VX550W is good, too, and cheaper than the 520W. Its built by CWT, but its a good quality unit for less than the HX520W.

For your resolution, the 8800GT will be enough. Use the savings for the modular 520W unit that you want, but don't get it from newegg.

If you want a quiet optical drive, go with a samsung instead of Lite-On: $27 shipped at newegg.
 
mattyelf said:
I appreciate all the comments. Quad is important to me for rendering/calcs with 3d softwares and engines. going cheaper on the dvd is a good idea, although i dont want a jet engine spinning up (thoughts on lite-on's volume level?)

moving down to a 8800gt is sounding like a decent Idea, im drawn to the silent ECS here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134035
lifetime warrenty of evga is tugging at me, however.
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Silent, I have it in my current gaming and it is a good unit. Samsung is a good unit too. Either way. saves a bit.

You still didn't say your stance on relatively new used equipment. You could cut some cost out of a GTS by going used prolly save 75 bucks there. etc.
 
You've made good choices for the most part. The power supply isn't what I'd pick, but you could do much worse. I'd go for the Corsair HX520.
 
Sunin said:
Silent, I have it in my current gaming and it is a good unit. Samsung is a good unit too. Either way. saves a bit.

You still didn't say your stance on relatively new used equipment. You could cut some cost out of a GTS by going used prolly save 75 bucks there. etc.
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hmm, i might buy used from an amazon seller with enough good marks. i know xfx warrenty carries over seller to seller, any others? i hadnt really considered used until now. ill think about it and scout a bit
 
I'm not sure about overall compatibility, but if you want silent, I'd go with an eVga 8800GT and a Zalman VF900. Again, don't quote me on since I can't confirm if the two are compatible or not. I'm running a VF900 on my eVga 7900GT and even on the highest fan settings, it's still pretty quite. On the lowest fan settings, it runs near dead silent. My card is different, but on the lowest fan speed, mine ran idle @ 39C.

Zalman VF900 (No LED) - $32.99
Zalman VF900 w/ Blue LED Fan - $44.99


good luck
 
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