Building 1st Intel PC... Please review

[SuperdaveTX]

The required answers:

1. PC will be used for: S/W Development using Team System and SQL Server. Light gaming: FFXI. Video Capture and DirecTV 2 PC.

2. Budget: Less than $1,000

3. Purchase from: US - Newegg and maybe Frys.

4. Fan of: Prior AMD fan and currently have a 939, but probably going with Intel now. Nvidia Video cards, EVGA.

5. Existing parts: Maxtor SATA2, 300 gig

6. Have I read other threads: surely

7. Overclocking: Maybe, but prefer stability. I did OC my 939.

8. Timeframe: Will start purchasing parts in a week or so over course of a month or two.

Case: Antec 900 - I like the size. My current rig if full tower. This close in size.
Power: Corsair. Heard they are quiet, but not sure what size needed.
CPU: E8400 Wolfdale 3.0 Ghz
MB: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
Vid: EVGA 9800GT 512MB
RAM: Corsair 4gig, 2x2G DDR2 800 ( PC2 6400)
DVD: Samsung 22x DVD+/-R with lightscribe black SATA
HSF: stock
Sound: on board.
Monitor: Prolly Acer 22 around 1680 x 1050.


I don't need 2 monitors and I prefer Nvidia, thus reason for not going Radeon.

So, need help with size of power supply.

Help and opinions are appreciated!

Dave

 

[zerocool84]

You could definitely get off with a good quality 500W psu but if you want some headroom if you decide to upgrade your videocard or other components later on, these will be good.

Corsair 650TX $69.99AR

PC Power & Cooling 750W $69.99AR

 

[SuperdaveTX]

Thanks..

For vid capture, is that purely dependent on the CPU vs the Video card? I think anything will be better than my 939, but I do like to get best bang for the buck rather than over spend on parts that will drop 25% in a month.

 

[SuperdaveTX]

anyone?

 

[videogames101]

not purely dependent on either i don't think, and the corsair 650TX would be perfect.

 

[Blain]

I rate the build 3.75 out of 10... for lack of originality.
It's yet another generic box. :roll:

 

[SuperdaveTX]

lol. Blain, I have no time to play my xbox as I am doing s/w dev. at home. I need a solid box that is pretty fast. I surely don't want to spend top dollar for parts that will come down in price very soon. Not to mention, paying for a car for my daughter, and saving for college.

Thanks for the useful response...

Anyone else?

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: SuperdaveTX

Thanks for the useful response...

You're welcome

 

[SuperdaveTX]

I'd rate both of those responses as 1 out of 10....

 

[SuperdaveTX]

I'm backing off on my case decision.. I feel, I should look it over before purchasing. Once thing, I really don't need all the lights and such..so, I am reevaluationg. I like the looks of the CM Cosmos and heard a new version has helped cooling.

Any opinions...maybe I should just move over to cases...

 

[Blain]

I've had a Cosmos 1000. It's HUGE & HEAVY.
It looks great in review photos, but in real life is just a beast.

Don't get me wrong, the design and air flow are great. But it should have been downsized a bit and built out of aluminum.

The Antec Nine Hundred would make a good case for you or a Silverstone TJ10-SW on the high end.

 

[Intexity]

i have a cosmos rc-1000 and i like it enough to cut it up and watercool it. i like the sleek design and especially the handles for carrying. you can fit ANYTHING into it. but it is VERY HEAVY and BIG. but i bought it with the idea of doing a wc configuration and with this much room theres plenty to play around with. now if i could get another job to pay for the parts so i could finish it. damn economy. oh and its also very quiet comparatively. since the release of this one they have done some other releases with minor changes.
yes its a beast but i have to say i swell with pride when people see it and go HOLY S#@T!

 

[SuperdaveTX]

Interesting... I also saw the Antec P182 which seem nice as well. I need to take a look regardless.

My current box is a full tower. One thing I like about it is the motherboard tray. I don't think the Cosmos has this or the P182. It also is heavy, but I also have it on wheels.

Thanks for the input!!!