Building a New Conroe Computer, need advice.

[KDXPHIL]

Hi,
I am currently bulding a new system with the following components:

-E6300 Processor
-ATI AIW XT1900 ( Dont play much games but really want the TV tuner capabilities and outputs).
-Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB Hard Drive

I would really like to make this computer fairly silent and have the option of Overclocking in the future but only mild and it is not a priority.

The case I chose is a Coolermaster 534 but this is flexible.

I can not decide on the Mobo. I was going ot get a Gygabyte 965P DS3 but i Read that it only has support for two fans. Any other ideas?

Taking into consideration a quiet PC and not getting too complicated does anyone have any suggestions for this build (Cooling, Mobo to support cooling and mild Oc'ing?) I dont want a liquid cooled system but would like the fan noise to be minimal.

Thanks.

 

[stogez]

Depending on the games you play, you could probably get a different gfx card and a separate TV tuner. Look at the PVR150/350 or the Theater550 cards. Maybe put a fanless heatsink on the processor and have good case cooling.

 

[dBTelos]

A Seasonic PSU if you want quiet. S12s don't have modular cables and are cheaper then the M12s. A S12 430W would be good for your parts. Just a FYI, a Antec P180 would probably more quiet then a Coolermaster. Nexus and the Scythe S-Flex fans are very quiet you should probably check 'em out.

 

[pkme2]

Buy what you need now and be happy.

Some items are priced too high like RAM. Get 1GB and later when prices get affordable, get more.

 

[Duvie]

I would look at the sonata 2 case....very silent....Actually used to run a buddies E6300 @3.4ghz(brief period of time) and 2.8ghz (24/7)....

I would recommend geting at least 667ddr2 if not 800ddr2....

 

[Operandi]

I've built several very quiet machines so I'll give you some pointers regarding the hardware you are looking at.

The Gygabyte 965P DS3 is a solid board, and is passively cooled but I believe that it can only control the CPU fan header and then possibly only 4 pin PWM fans. If you were looking to control more then the CPU fan the higher-end Asus boards can control the CPU fan (4-pin or 3-pin) in addition to several system fans.

If you decide to go with the x1900 XT you'll want to replace the stock HS/F with a better/quieter option; the Zalman VF-900 is probably the best option.

As for the case; I'm not much of a fan of the Centurion 534. You can check out the Antec Solo for something equivalent in features but better in quality. Or if you want something a bit upper class check out the Lian Li PC-7B.

For the PSU I would go with the 330 watt Seasonic S12.