Another annoying thread

[aclim]

Hey guys first post. Im upgrading or actually building a new PC and wanted your thoughts on my parts. well here it is:

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5

ASUS P5B-E

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300

Patriot 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 667

HIS Hightech X1900GT

FSP Group AX450-PN

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro


I will be overclocking for sure. I already have a monitor, HDD and dvd burner. IM going with the 1900gt because i plan on upgrading to a dx10 card probably in jan/feb when hopefully vista releases. Ill probably get a better power supply at that time too. I went with the FSP to save money as im on a tight buget right now to build this system. Lemme know what you guys think. Thanks

 

[pkme2]

I'm not into gaming but just wondered why you picked the ASUS P5B-E mobo?

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: aclim
Hey guys first post. Im upgrading or actually building a new PC and wanted your thoughts on my parts.
I will be overclocking for sure. Lemme know what you guys think. Thanks

* I'd spring for a little extra $$ and get the E6400, for its higher multiplier.
* I'd also spend the extra now on a Liberty 500W PS.

 

[myocardia]

I'd go with a more powerful psu. Slightly more money will buy alot more psu.

 

[ForumMaster]

yeah.i agree with Blain and myocardia. get a better PSU. good choice for case. have it and love it.

 

[aclim]

Yea, maybe ill just wait till next week and get a seasonic or silverstone PSU. Id like a stacker or maybe a P180b but i think the centurion will do for now. I went with that mobo because it seems to OC well and its at a nice pricepoint. My other choice was a DS3 but i kinda like the asus better.

 

[dBTelos]

Ok, to clear up the air on the PSU issue here. If your going to do SLi DX10, let us know. If your not, then buy a Corsair HX520W. Modular, large 12V rail, and can handle a single DX10 card or Crossfire x1900GT. It should save you money in the future. BTW, can be found for $120 @ ZZF.

 

[Boyo]

I agree on the power supply. If you are going SLI DX10, you'll just be spending more money to upgrade. Might as well get a good PSU now.

 

[aclim]

what about this SeaSonic M12

or is that corsair better?

also im going with the e6300 because i plan on upgrading to a quad also next year.

 

[Blain]

Save some $$ and buy the Liberty 500W power supply. It's a killer great 500W PS for $99 shipped!