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Close to final build, few questions

R

rexxor

Junior Member

Gday all

Few questions on a system build for ya.

Mainly a gaming rig, some movies/webserfing.
I will keep this system for quite some time. I want a solid rig that can last for awhile.
As far as overclocking, I wont mess with it for a year or two after buying the rig, perhaps then I will overclock.
I will use a 24inch display in this build.


1. The Monitor is gateway, however I am getting it from discount electronics, amazon.com linked me to that site. good place to get a part yes no ?
2. Is a 4870x2 going to go to waste on a 24inch screen ?
3. Did I get a part thats twice as expensive for only a 5% peformance gain ?
4. For only a few dollors more can I get a part thats a rather large upgrade ?
5. Will my parts work well together (conflicts) ?


I am no expert here an its hard for me to judge some of the issues. I welcome any feedback/input/advice/flame you have to offer 🙂


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LG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner w/ SecurDisc Tech - OEM $25.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827136149

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136218

HIS Hightech H487X2F2GP Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $569.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161242

CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $105.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145194

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115017

GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS5 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $239.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128332

CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 Power Supply - Retail $259.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139007

Antec Twelve Hundred Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail $199.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811129043

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail $36.99
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XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - Retail $6.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835233019

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16832116488

Ideazon Merc Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard- ZXP-2000 Black USB Wired Ergonomics - Retail $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16823161028

Gateway FHD2400 Black/Silver 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor
http://www.superdiscountelectr...ducts&product_id=30223
 
overkill on the power supply, and the graphics card is a bit pricey. I would get a cheaper graphics card and just update sooner.

Get the samsung 22x DVD burner.
 
The memory is a little expensive too, you can get 2x2gb for $80.
The mobo I would say is way overkill. A P45 board would be good if you are going single card.
I agree with PurdueRy that the PSU is overkill too.
 
Ty , for the input.

Hmm, mobo, I just like the fact I can add a second GPU in crossfire card even if it never happens.

PSU, if I add a sec GPU/overclock it will be trouble free, its a good PSU an will last far longer than any of the other parts in this build.

Hmm, yes I will look around for a better price on the memory 🙂
 
Crossfire is not an upgrade path worth spending money on. It's for having the utter best performance at the highest resolutions right now.
 
If you aren't going crossfire right away then don't think of doing it. By the time you get around to it prices on gfx cards will have dropped so much adding a second card won't be as economical as just replacing the first.
 
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