First Build :D

[imported_KING]

Well as the title says, this is my first build. Please give your suggestions and tell me if anything is wrong or incompatible. I'm trying to keep this low on price, around 1K and I think I might get a lower motherboard and maybe even graphics card... What do you think?

Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005


Graphics
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150195


Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144701


RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145040


Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068


Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131045


Monitor
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...Details.asp?EdpNo=1828823&sku=H94-1904


Power
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194003

 

[bamacre]

I would go with an X1950 Pro over a 7900 GT, and it should be cheaper.

I'd also get 2GB of Value ram over 1GB of whatever.

I assume you are OC'ing? If not, get a cheaper motherboard. Gigabyte GA-965P-S3.

 

[imported_KING]

No I'm not overclocking. What about the ASUS P5B-E instead of deluxe. Im not sure but Ive just heard good things about ASUS boards. What value RAM are you thinking? The lowest RAM in DDR2 800 is like 200$ and that is some OCZ, but Im afraid that it wont work with the ASUS board.

And is this a good card for that GPU? http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=324623

 

[Boyo]

I would keep that mobo. It's a great mobo and it overclocks like crazy. I would keep the RAM, only bum it up to 2x 1GB sticks. You'll want the extra RAM.......I have that video card, except that it is from eVGA. I would recommend that card over the XFX. I have mine OC'd to 575MHz/950MHZ and it doesn't void any warranty. But try looking at an 7950GT or at least a 7900GTX. Better cards.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: KING
No I'm not overclocking. What about the ASUS P5B-E instead of deluxe. Im not sure but Ive just heard good things about ASUS boards. What value RAM are you thinking? The lowest RAM in DDR2 800 is like 200$ and that is some OCZ, but Im afraid that it wont work with the ASUS board.

And is this a good card for that GPU? http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=324623

Yeah, if you are not OC'ing, stick with this...
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=322345

You have heard good things about the P5B because it's a good OC'er.

I have not used that Asus X1950 Pro, but I have used this one...
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=326853

For memory, you don't need 800mhz DDR2. Even 533mhz DDR2, in dual channel, will be good enough to hit the 1066mhz FSB of the cpu. This will be good...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145098

 

[AtlantaBob]

Just wanted to say good luck. And make sure you look at MechBGon's guide:

http://www.omnicast.net/~tmcfadden/guides/build/index.html

I wish I had had it when I was first putting together a PC.

Oops! Anyone know where it moved to?

 

[imported_KING]

Thanks for the suggestions, I think I will change to that motherboard and video card. But about the RAM, wouldn't this be better for the same price? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227124

 

[Boyo]

That would be a better choice of RAM. I still think you should keep or original Asus mobo, though.

 

[Ronin13]

Originally posted by: AtlantaBob
Just wanted to say good luck. And make sure you look at MechBGon's guide:

http://www.omnicast.net/~tmcfadden/guides/build/index.html

I wish I had had it when I was first putting together a PC.

Oops! Anyone know where it moved to?

Here it is

 

[CurseTheSky]

Your other build came to about $1000 without the monitor. For a NON-overclocking mid-range computer, here's what I'd go with:

Core 2 Duo E6400 - $218
Gigabyte GA-P965-S3 - $116
2x1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, 4-4-4-12 - $248 after MIR
Powercolor X1950 Pro, PCI-E - $230
Seagate 7200.10 320GB, SATA - $95
Cooler Master Centurion 5 Case - $45
Corsair HX520w Power Supply - $120
Total: $1072

If you want to save a bit of cash, you can downgrade to an E6300. I upped it to an E6400 since you won't be overclocked at all, and the extra megahertz help. You can also get away with cheaper memory (a 2GB kit can be had for around $200 if you look around), but I didn't see anything that caught my eye. Finally, if you're a bigger fan of nVidia, look into a 7950GT with a good rebate - eVGA is my personal favorite, but I don't see them on sale often.

 

[imported_KING]

I'll check out that guide, I was originally looking at this to help me out: http://www.abxzone.com/abx_reviews/zep/article_p1.html

And Boyo I'm on a lower budget then some of that stuff so yeah :/ However I guess i will be going with that OCZ RAM. Thanks everyone, anymore comments are appreciated as well.

 

[Boyo]

Originally posted by: CurseTheSky
Your other build came to about $1000 without the monitor. For a NON-overclocking mid-range computer, here's what I'd go with:

Core 2 Duo E6400 - $218
Gigabyte GA-P965-S3 - $116
2x1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, 4-4-4-12 - $248 after MIR
Powercolor X1950 Pro, PCI-E - $230
Seagate 7200.10 320GB, SATA - $95
Cooler Master Centurion 5 Case - $45
Corsair HX520w Power Supply - $120
Total: $1072

If you want to save a bit of cash, you can downgrade to an E6300. I upped it to an E6400 since you won't be overclocked at all, and the extra megahertz help. You can also get away with cheaper memory (a 2GB kit can be had for around $200 if you look around), but I didn't see anything that caught my eye. Finally, if you're a bigger fan of nVidia, look into a 7950GT with a good rebate - eVGA is my personal favorite, but I don't see them on sale often.

King, this is a good set up too if you are looking to save some money. Two things though. Get the case you like the best. Remember, you have to look at it everyday, so it's a perssonal choice. Second, I would add a second hard drive to use as storage. Kepp one HD for your most used apps and OS, the second as storage.

Also, I'm an Nvidia fanboy, so I would stick with an eVGA video card.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: KING
Thanks for the suggestions, I think I will change to that motherboard and video card. But about the RAM, wouldn't this be better for the same price? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227124

I'm not sure of the compatibility. But possibly. In the end though, it won't matter if you are not OC'ing. I just like Corsair VS, because it's worked in every motherboard I've ever tried it in.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: CurseTheSky
Your other build came to about $1000 without the monitor. For a NON-overclocking mid-range computer, here's what I'd go with:

Core 2 Duo E6400 - $218
Gigabyte GA-P965-S3 - $116
2x1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, 4-4-4-12 - $248 after MIR
Powercolor X1950 Pro, PCI-E - $230
Seagate 7200.10 320GB, SATA - $95
Cooler Master Centurion 5 Case - $45
Corsair HX520w Power Supply - $120
Total: $1072

If you want to save a bit of cash, you can downgrade to an E6300. I upped it to an E6400 since you won't be overclocked at all, and the extra megahertz help. You can also get away with cheaper memory (a 2GB kit can be had for around $200 if you look around), but I didn't see anything that caught my eye. Finally, if you're a bigger fan of nVidia, look into a 7950GT with a good rebate - eVGA is my personal favorite, but I don't see them on sale often.

Why would you recommend "2x1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, 4-4-4-12 - $248 after MIR " for a non-OC'er?

 

[Boyo]

Because it's fast enough for a non OC'er un-clocked?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Boyo
Because it's fast enough for a non OC'er un-clocked?

So is DDR2-533 for a lot less. e.g. G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2-533 4-4-4-12 1.8V

 

[imported_KING]

Thanks guys, I've taken all of your comments under consideration. I think I'm going with nvidia 7900GT or the X1950PRO. From what I've seen in benchmarks they are close, and the prices are too.

Definitely switching the motherboard, and I'm going to get the OCZ RAM, if it is compatible(haven't checked yet) and if its not I'll get the Corsair Value RAM. Otherwise I think everything else I'm keeping how I had it in the first post. Thanks again, and I'm not buying this yet so comments still appreciated.

 

[bamacre]

If you don't mind a recommendation on a case, I really like the Cavalier 3 case a lot better than whatcha got up there.

For pics...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119074

Cheaper at ZZF because of free shipping...
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=141774

The reason I like this case is that, IMO, it is better designed and better-looking, and uses thicker metal. Unlike other cases with a front door, this one has a very sturdy door. All metal, and has a small yet effective magnet that keeps it shut, rather than a plastic clasp that could easily break. I like it more so than some of the more expensive cases, like the Tsunami.