Final Check on Computer

[RAF Bomber]

Hae guys this is a final check on parts for my computer.

CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 550 3.1GHz 7MB Cache AM3 Black Ed
MoBo: Gigabyte GA-M720-US3 - Motherboard - ATX - nForce 720D MCP - Socket AM2+ - UDMA133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID) - Gigabit Ethernet - FireWire - High Definition Audio (8-channel)
GPU: SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD4850 512MB PCI-E
CASE: Raidmax Elite Series Gaming Case Sirius - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply - brushed aluminum silver - USB/Audio
PSU: 450W Corsair VX-450 ATX Power Supply 120mm fan PCI-E Graphics Card Connector
HD: Western Digital 500GB 7200rpm SATA
RAM: Not sure
Will it need to be DDR2-1000 or DDR@-1066
G.SKILL 4GB kit DDR2-1000 PC8000 CL5-5-5-15 MEMORY RETAIL F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ 4GB KIT
or
G.SKILL 4GB kit DDR2-1066 PC8500 CL5-5-5-15 MEMORY RETAIL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK

All feedback welcome

 

[alyarb]

Yes, this is a list of parts that will work. Now, what is the purpose of the machine? What do you expect out of it, and for how long? Maybe then we can determine if this list can be turned into something that meets those goals. Until then, who can say if this is the right system or not? How much is it costing you?

I see you have a black edition and wonder "is he overclocking? with an nforce board? can't be."

I see the lonely 500 gig disk and wonder what you're doing with the system. and the 4850. are you just gaming at 1280 or 1680, or what? Everything about the build is doable, yet mediocre. Do you own a monitor that is holding you back? Are their budgetary concerns? If you aren't overclocking, have you considered stepping down to a dual core K8 to free up funds for a 4870 1GB?

 

[RAF Bomber]

Its mainly budgetary concerns, i live in New Zealand, and parts are very expensive.
I was intending to use this system for gaming and that is all, i have other computer for storing music videos etc.
Idk if my monitor is holding me back it is a LG Flatron W2252TQ 22 inch LCD.
Can i use the DDR2-1000 for a phenom II.
I dont think i will over clock it idk if i have enough experience with it to be able to do it i also dont know the dangers invovled and the positives of doing it?
Could you suggest another motherboard for me to use. PArts avaliable to me are shown at www.pricespy.co.nz
Thanks for the help

 

[brblx]

you've got a cpu with an unlocked multiplier and 200mhz bus. ddr2-800 would be more than enough (accodates for 400mhz bus).

looks like a good budget gaming rig. maybe invest 20 or 30 bucks in a cpu cooler if you want to overclock.

 

[RAF Bomber]

Cheers guys may main concern is about the MoBo and PSU(i dont know anything about these parts) will the ones i have selected 1st be able to fit the other parts and 2nd preform well in the tasks that i want them 2 (playing games such as COD4 COD6 Battlefield 2 other Fps)

 

[brblx]

don't expect to destroy crysis or anything, but all the call of duty games should run great on high at 1680x1050. it's a very viable rig, and you can upgrade to an x4 and a 4890 when those parts becomes cheap. just don't expect to go years without upgrading if you want to play the latest pc games (which are increasingly rare). stuff on the level of x360 ports or lower should run fine, though (though performance for some of those varies widely).

 

[RAF Bomber]

Yeh i am just wondering if i should go with a 520W power supply?
was hoping for this rig to viable for about 3 years

 

[RAF Bomber]

one other thing is do u know if this nVIDA chipset is buggy?

 

[alyarb]

its not buggy, just not the best for overclocking. that doesn't mean it won't surprise you though. and i think you should give overclocking a try. best case scenario, you get a 3.8 GHz quad core for free. in the worst case, you get what you paid for which is a quick dual core. everything else looks ok. don't get a bigger power supply though.

i've been looking at heatsink prices in new zealand. prices are pretty outrageous and the selection is incredibly poor. i saw a cooler master v8 for $111, thermalright ifx-14 for $116 (no fan though), freezer 64 pro for $58. That is some prohibitive pricing if you ask me. Though i still think you should try overclocking. it's safe and you'll probably get 600-800 mhz for the cost of a heatsink.

 

[RAF Bomber]

just wondering if i should go with the Gigabyte MA770-US3 AM2+ AMD 770 DDR2 1200+ RAID Motherboard instead

 

[brblx]

do you need raid? if the bios is similarly capable on both of them (i personally don't know) i'd get whatever's cheaper.

 

[alyarb]

both boards completely cover the feature set that you need, it's just a matter of which would be a better overclocker, heh. i've seen reports of unlocked phenoms on the nvidia board, oddly.

 

[RAF Bomber]

um they are about the same price i think the nvida chipset is cheaper though
cheers guys for all your help
i think i might give over clocking a go when i got some more money to buy a heatsink

 

[RAF Bomber]

The main things is all these parts will fit and will work together