critique my build

[jfall]

Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
ENERMAX EG425P-VE SFMA 2.0 ATX12V 420W Power Supply
MSI K8N Neo4-F Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD Motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3000BPBOX
Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JB 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive
eVGA 128-A8-N350 Geforce 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3000BPBOX
CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered

Computer is being used for basically everything. Surfing, gaming, dvd burning. Total is $969.96 shipped

 

[razor2025]

Is it me.. or did you just ordered 2 CPUs?

Other than that, it's half-way decent. There's tons of hard drive deals lately, so you can save some money on that 160GB.

 

[Bucks]

You can get some cheaper ram. Get the valueseries. You also may want to consider the DFI Nf4 mobo. Switch to the 3200 venice.

 

[Cheezeit]

okay theres no need for the raptor. look at some of the more recent benches an you will see modern 7200 drives have almost if not already caught up on everything.

yes, you got 2 cpu's but thats probably just a mistake

I think the DFI nf4's are better than MSI, but thats just me.

corsair VS is sufficent unless you are into serious overclocking

also, the video card you picked is AGP, and that board is PCI-e. At least I havent seen a NF4 with AGP

 

[KoolDrew]

Are you overclocking?

 

[jfall]

Thanks for the suggestions, glad I didn't go ahead and order it

I've made some changes, what do you think now?

Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard
THERMALTAKE Silent PurePower TT-420AD(DUAL FAN) ATX 420W Power Supply
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3000BPBOX
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)
PNY VCG6800GXPB Geforce 6800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16
Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 ST3250823AS 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A

Total $990 shipped

 

[jfall]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Are you overclocking?

not likely, but possible in the future if I feel I need more performance

 

[KoolDrew]

You can save money just by buying an Antec case w/ PSU. I would also get the Chaintech VNF4 Ultra. That RAM is a waste of money too.

 

[jfall]

I'm not sure if I should go with the 6800GT or 6600GT. Is the performance of the 6800GT worth the extra price?

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
You can save money just by buying an Antec case w/ PSU. I would also get the Chaintech VNF4 Ultra. That RAM is a waste of money too.

you're saying the VS is a wate of money!?

 

[Bucks]

Originally posted by: jfall
I'm not sure if I should go with the 6800GT or 6600GT. Is the performance of the 6800GT worth the extra price?

Yes. Also look into getting another PSU besides the Thermaltake one. Perhaps an Antec True 430 or 480

 

[KoolDrew]

I'm not sure if I should go with the 6800GT or 6600GT. Is the performance of the 6800GT worth the extra price?

Go with a X800Xl. It is $250 at Monarch and performs similair to the 6800GT.

you're saying the VS is a wate of money!?

No, the XMS.

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: jfall
Thanks for the suggestions, glad I didn't go ahead and order it

I've made some changes, what do you think now?

Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard
THERMALTAKE Silent PurePower TT-420AD(DUAL FAN) ATX 420W Power Supply
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3000BPBOX
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)
PNY VCG6800GXPB Geforce 6800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16
Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 ST3250823AS 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A

Total $990 shipped

holy crap man, i haven't seen a rig exactly like i would build it in ages.

that would be a killer rig except for one thing-

you don't want to blow up that awesomeness with that PSU.

ge the fortron blue storm 500. Its got record efficiency, is quiet( as much as I have been albe to load it) and its powerful.(dual16a rails). also, the presleeved cables are awesome.

oh yeah, as kooldrew mentioned, the 800xl is a better value with about same performance. PNY is not very good either. for the nvidia side of cards, EVGA, BFG, and Ledtek are good.

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew

I'm not sure if I should go with the 6800GT or 6600GT. Is the performance of the 6800GT worth the extra price?

Go with a X800Xl. It is $250 at Monarch and performs similair to the 6800GT.

you're saying the VS is a wate of money!?

No, the XMS.

okay, guess you missed his other post for the new rig

 

[KoolDrew]

Didn't realize you made changes. That case you you have listed is nice, but have you looked at the Cooler Master Centurion 5? It is $50 and very nice. Also definitely get a different PSU. The Fortron 500w is good. it is $73 at ewiz. Get a X800XL too at Monarch for $250.

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Didn't realize you made changes. That case you you have listed is nice, but have you looked at the Cooler Master Centurion 5? It is $50 and very nice. Also definitely get a different PSU. The Fortron 500w is good. it is $73 at ewiz. Get a X800XL too at Monarch for $250.

teh coolermaster looks cooler, but its his taste. i think it looks nice too. if he dosen't care, than the dual 120mm fans of the antec are superior.

the fortron is what i got for my rig, and its a really nice PSU

 

[KoolDrew]

teh coolermaster looks cooler, but its his taste. i think it looks nice too. if he dosen't care, than the dual 120mm fans of the antec are superior.

I was just suggesting it as it is a really nice case.

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew

teh coolermaster looks cooler, but its his taste. i think it looks nice too. if he dosen't care, than the dual 120mm fans of the antec are superior.

I was just suggesting it as it is a really nice case.

yep, and I agree with you too for his price range.

I just reread my post, and yeah, i didn't mean to sound like i was disagreeing with you, i was actaully agreeing with you, but it kinda sounds like that. sry

 

[shoRunner]

don't go with corsair VS with a dfi board, many ppl have problems. get the ocz value

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227213

it will overclock alot better and actually work.

 

[jfall]

I've done some more work and came up with this:

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum/Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-430 ATX12V 430W Power Supply
EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3000BPBOX
2x CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model VS1GBKIT400
ASUS EAX800XL/2DTV/256 Radeon X800XL 256MB DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card
Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 ST3250823AS 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A

Total Shipped: $1,017.59

I could save a few dollars by getting the video card @ monarch, but I'd rather get it all from the same place. I might also be able to drop down to the lower model epox board