Building a New Rig - Suggestions?

[Bobthelost]

Probably, there's a thread in cases at the moment about P180 and power supplies, i htink someone in there has a fortron in one.

 

[Extelleron]

Ultimate $1000 Build

PROC- X2 3800+ $295
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562

MOBO- DFI Lanparty Ultra-D $122.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136152

MEM- 2GB (1GBx2) Patriot 2-3-2-5 $151 after $50 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220040

PSU- Forton 450W $51.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954

Vid Card- HIS X1800XT 256 $349
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161171

Optical- Sony 16X DVD-ROM $20.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101132

Case- Cooler Master Cavalier Black $39.99 after $20 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119074

TOTAL: $1030.96
I think that's everything, a little over your budget but way better than what you were initially looking at, video card wise at least-
believe me, you're going to wish you had an X1800XT, not a X850XT, when new games like UT2007, Oblivion, ect........ come out.

 

[RussianSensation]

Extelleron's build is really nice. Although you could always get DFI Infiniti for $90 and invest the rest into a DVD burner or even Opteron 165. Otherwise, it's as good as it gets for $1000.

 

[yosuke188]

I might get the X1800XT and go over the budget a little. But I don't see the need for DFI; keep in mind this is my first build. I have never OCed in my life. I think I will stick with the EPoX.

 

[Bobthelost]

Either way you'll have a very, very good PC. Enjoy it.

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: RussianSensation
Extelleron's build is really nice. Although you could always get DFI Infiniti for $90 and invest the rest into a DVD burner or even Opteron 165. Otherwise, it's as good as it gets for $1000.

Yeah he might want to get a cheaper motherboard than the Ultra-D. I recommend that motherboard for it's overclocking ability, but since he isnt oc'ing, get something cheaper. I also wouldnt get an Opteron 165 either, the X2 3800+ is a bit faster and a bit cheaper since he won't be oc'ing.

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: yosuke188
I might get the X1800XT and go over the budget a little. But I don't see the need for DFI; keep in mind this is my first build. I have never OCed in my life. I think I will stick with the EPoX.

Just thought of something, do you need Windows XP?

 

[yosuke188]

Originally posted by: Extelleron

Originally posted by: yosuke188
I might get the X1800XT and go over the budget a little. But I don't see the need for DFI; keep in mind this is my first build. I have never OCed in my life. I think I will stick with the EPoX.

Just thought of something, do you need Windows XP?

In my OP, I mentioned that I have a HD with windows installed, so no need for a new one. I'm now considering the X1800XL for $300. Is the X1800XT worth the extra $50? The X1800XL seems to compare with the 7800GT and even with the 7800GTX with AAx6 on.

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: yosuke188

Originally posted by: Extelleron

Originally posted by: yosuke188
I might get the X1800XT and go over the budget a little. But I don't see the need for DFI; keep in mind this is my first build. I have never OCed in my life. I think I will stick with the EPoX.

Just thought of something, do you need Windows XP?

In my OP, I mentioned that I have a HD with windows installed, so no need for a new one. I'm now considering the X1800XL for $300. Is the X1800XT worth the extra $50? The X1800XL seems to compare with the 7800GT and even with the 7800GTX with AAx6 on.

X1800XT=16pp/8vs, 625/1500
X1800XL=16pp/8vs, 500/1000

 

[alimoalem]

the x1800xt is almost as good as the x1800xt crossfire (ATI version of SLI). but the x1800xt is 2x the price of the x850xt so it's up to you OP. here's a link to the benchmarks for the X850XT, X1800XL, X1800XT, 7800GT, 7800GTX, 7800GTX 512MB, and the SLI/CrossFire benchmarks for all of them except the X850XT. it should really help you in your choosing of the GPU for your rig. hope it helps

 

[bob4432]

personally i would go higher than a x850xt if i was building today. at least x1800xt or 7800gt, imho

 

[yosuke188]

I got the 7800GT. Thanks all for the input.