Build Update

[joecool]

A couple of weeks ago I posted plans for my new build here: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2097307

Based on feedback I got at that time, and more research and poking around newegg, I've modified my original plans to the following:

CPU: AMD Athlon2 X4 640 Propus 3GHz
Motherboard: Asus M4A88TD-V AMD 880G
RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
SS Drive: OCZ Vertex 2 60GB
PSU: COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M600
Case: COOLER MASTER CM690 II
OS: Win7 Home Premium 64-bit

I'll supplement this with a couple of optical drives and a 500GB SATAII drive I already have.

The cost, after combo deals and shipping, is ~$700, with $40 in rebates, so $660 final. I feel like I've got a pretty good balance of price/features/performance. My goal isn't to have an absolute screamer, but something on the high side of average, that will have some legs.

Yes, I know I don't have a video card. I'm going to start w/the onboard video and add a separate card in a month or two. I'm thinking 5770 or better.

So, how's this look?

 

[Blain]

You should have stayed with the Corsair memory or at least some DDR3 that was rated at 1.5v or less.
I didn't see anyone in your linked thread recommend that OZC "stuff" (I'm being polite).

I would only rely on Newegg reviews if the rest of the internet was down for service.

 

[joecool]

i wondered about that. got it for the combo price w/win7. it did get good reviews on the egg - is it really that bad? if so i'll switch back to the corsair. i've had corsair on a lot of rigs and it never let me down ...

 

[mfenn]

I wouldn't touch OCZ DDR3 with a 10' pole. Maybe they've gotten better with the newer kits, but it's not worth the potential headache when there are many quality kits for around the same price (albeit without the $20 windows combo). Some Corsair or G.Skill would be great.

The PSU looks like a really good deal though. Jonny like it quite a lot. His only major complaint was that is was a poor value, which $50 off pretty much takes care of that!

 

[joecool]

the ocz is gone and the corsair is back. price of my basket went up $5. nice to see the good review on the psu. overall i'm pretty stoked about this build!

 

[joecool]

BTW this will be partially paid for by selling off the (still working) parts of my old rig. anybody interested in a thermaltake xaser III case w/lighting mods, a p4 2.4, a pair of corsair xms pro ddr pc3200 512mb stiicks, or a pny gt6800?

 

[Blain]

BTW this will be partially paid for by selling off the (still working) parts of my old rig. anybody interested in a thermaltake xaser III case w/lighting mods, a p4 2.4, a pair of corsair xms pro ddr pc3200 512mb stiicks, or a pny gt6800?

Here you go

 

[Davidh373]

RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)

Is it just me or were people mistaken...?

He got an OCZ SSD... and Corsair RAM from what I see here.

 

[Blain]

There's been some editing going on.

the ocz is gone and the corsair is back. price of my basket went up $5. nice to see the good review on the psu. overall i'm pretty stoked about this build!

 

[Davidh373]

There's been some editing going on.

ahh.

 

[joecool]

dammit. i got busy and didn't get the order placed. i guess combo deals must expire a the end of the month. price went up $60. hate to pay that much more when i know it'll go down again some time. guess i'll have to wait ... and pick stuff up piecemeal as it goes on sale again. humbug.