Possible New AMD 64 system, Need Outside Input

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Citan

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Ok, I'm Specking out a Possible AMD 64 System to build but would appreciate any outside Input I Can get on the Individual Components.

Before I start with the List, this PC is going to be a Mix of a Full out Multimedia Development Workstation & a Hardcore Gaming PC, so it needs top of the Line Everything.


  • Case: Thermaltake Shark (Black)
  • CPU: AMD Althlon 64 X2 4800+
  • Mobo: Abit AN8 SLI Premium
  • RAM: 2GB Corsair XMS 4400 (x2 1GB Cards to be expanded later to 4GB)
  • Graphics Card(s): X2 Gainward CoolFX Ultra 3400 PCX XP Golden Sample SLI (need to find a US Retailer with them)
  • Sound Card: Soundblaster X-Fi Platinum
  • PSU: OCZ PowerStream (SLI Ready) 520W
  • Cooling: Want to go Internal Water cooling, but dont know which to go for.
  • Monitor: Viewsonic G220fb 21" CRT
  • Keyboard & Mouse: Not entirely sure, Thinking allong a Logitech Di-Novo Set for typing & mabie a Z-Board for Gaming....
  • Disc Drives: X1 DVD-Rom, x1 Dual Layer DVD+RW, 1x 10 in 1 card reader.
  • Hard Drive(s): x2 WD Raptor SATA, x2 WD Caviar SE16 SATA 250GB

May add in a PCI-E Video Capture card as well.

Please post any Input/Info etc you have.
Thanks!
 
fatal1ty is definitely not my top motherboard choice.

I'd probably go for a PCP&C PSU for a comp like that.

Plasma computer monitor? I don't know of any.

I'd dump the Raptors for a SCSI drive because they're faster still and perhaps more importantly, more reliable. If not, don't just put them in RAID0 thinking it's going to make the computer faster. Also, Caviar SEs are not the most reliable drives.
 
By a Plasma Monitor I mean a 1080p HDTV with a DVI Input sorry for the confusion.

Been out of the loop for a little while so can you provide a link to the PCP&P PSU?

If you dont agree with any of the HW I listed, Please list what you would recomend.

Dont know if I Agree with you about WD Drives being crap though, Every IDE WD i've ever had Outlasted every other brand Including Hitachi.... :confused:

What Drives would you Recomend then?, I plan to have about 1TB or so total Of HDD Space.

Also What Socet 939 SLI Mobo would you recomend instead of the fatal1ty?
I Originaly picked the fatal1ty for the performance & Features it offers...

Thanks! :cool:
 
Citan said:
By a Plasma Monitor I mean a 1080p HDTV with a DVI Input sorry for the confusion.

Been out of the loop for a little while so can you provide a link to the PCP&P PSU?

If you dont agree with any of the HW I listed, Please list what you would recomend.

Dont know if I Agree with you about WD Drives being crap though, Every IDE WD i've ever had Outlasted every other brand Including Hitachi.... :confused:

What Drives would you Recomend then?, I plan to have about 1TB or so total Of HDD Space.

Also What Socet 939 SLI Mobo would you recomend instead of the fatal1ty?
I Originaly picked the fatal1ty for the performance & Features it offers...

Thanks! :cool:
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asus a8n-sli premium
 
Ok, What Internal Water Cooling systems woudl you guys recomend, want something that works a lot better than standard air & is fairly quiet.
 
I am not a fan of that case at all. If I was going to spend that much it would be on something much better like an Antec P180, CM Stacker, or a Lian-Li.

The CPU seems like a poor choice for the application. Definitely go with a dual-core CPU as it would be much more benefitial. I would suggest just getting a 4400+ to save some money and just overclock.

The PSU is also definitely a poor choice. There are far better options. I would suggest something like a Seasonic S12-600, PC P&C 510, OCZ Powerstream 520w, or a Sparkle FSP550-60PLG. My pick would be the Sparkle because of its price/performance ratio.
 
Well I'm Sticking with the Case Choice, not that I dotn appriciate the Recomendations, I just happen to like the Style of the Shark better *shrug*

I will Definatly Consider the PSU Recomendations.
I'm Also considering XFX Graphics cards as a Cheaper Alternative
 
I do not have personal experience with XFX, but I have heard a lot of bad things about their customer service and stuff.
 
Know of a place in the US that sells the Watercoolled Gainward 7800's then?
 
yea PCPnC PSU and i would get a X2 over an FX imo but ether is good
 
Ok, X2 4800+ it is then.

Still need to find a Water Cooling System and a place to buy Gainward Watercooled 7800's though
 
If you want some water cooling help, it may help to post in the water cooling section. The members at Xtremesystems could also give you some guidance.
 
Spec List Updated, Asked about the Water Cooling & Gianward Cards in there Respective Forums, Still need to sort out the Hard Drives & could use some input on the Updated Monitor (still plan to get a Plasma, but later on).

Will Probably go for a Matching LiteOn DVD-Rom & Dual Layer RW Set unless anyone knows of better ones or if LiteOn isn't in the US....(just moved back to the US so I don't know)
 
paintb4707 said:
Thats expensive as hell... You could get an s12-600 for less with 80% eff.
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and the PCPnC would still be better
 
Bit Spendy, but not to bad a PSU....

Could Use some input on the Monitor I decided on.
 
ok, just found out Gainward Isnt Selling to the US anymore :( (or so i'm told),
What Alternatives are there that are worth going for?

Thanks
 
Ok, I'm Looking at EVGA, & BFG just now, EVGA looks about the best next to Gainward.

Question, Can anyone Confirm if Gainward has indeed ceased Sales to the USA?

Thanks!
 
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