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MVasigh

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Newegg Wishlist:

VVVVVV Look down there for the wishlist VVVVVV

Hey,

I'm a first time builder, and I'm starting with something relatively big. I'm pretty sure I know enough to be able to do a decent building job. I haven't ordered my parts yet, though. If anyone here could be kind enough to look over the wishlist above and see if I should make any corrections, I would be thankful. I'm not a total newbie, I know what's in there, what connects to what, etc.

Any tips would also be appreciated.

Thanks!
 
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MVasigh

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Okay, sorry. Here's a complete Copy and Paste.

Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update NEWEGG Glossy Logo Sticker - OEM
Model #: Newegg Logo Sticker

In Stock
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$5.00 $5.00

Update ASPIRE X-Navigator ATXA8NW-AL/500 Silver/Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: ATXA8NW-AL/500

In Stock
Remove Remove Add item to Cart Add item to Cart
$153.00 $153.00

Update ASUS A8V-E Deluxe Socket 939 VIA K8T890 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: A8V-E Deluxe

**This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only. what's this?
In Stock
Remove Remove Add item to Cart Add item to Cart
$124.00 $124.00

Update PNY VCG6800GAPB Geforce 6800GT 256MB GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
Model #: VCG6800GAPB

In Stock
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$379.00 $379.00

Update AMD Athlon 64 4000+ ClawHammer/Hammer Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA4000ASBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA4000ASBOX

**This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only. what's this?
In Stock
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$473.00 $473.00

Update CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model TwinX 2048-3200PT - Retail
Model #: TwinX 2048-3200PT

In Stock
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$267.00 $267.00

Update Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JB 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD1600JB

In Stock
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$83.00 $83.00

Update NYKO 80650 Air Flo EX for PC Gamepad - Retail
Model #: 80650

In Stock
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$18.00 $18.00

Update SONY Black IDE DVD Burner Model DW-D26A BLK - OEM
Model #: DW-D26A BLK

In Stock
Remove Remove Add item to Cart Add item to Cart
$49.99 $49.99

Update LITE-ON Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SOHD-16P9SBLK - Retail
Model #: SOHD-16P9SBLK

In Stock
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$24.99 $24.99

Update CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS 70SB035000000 8 (7.1) Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
Model #: 70SB035000000

In Stock
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$93.00 $93.00

Update Half Life 2 PC Game SIERRA - Retail
Model #: 719546192826

**Software delivered damaged and/or defective may be returned for an identical replacement. what's this?
In Stock
Remove Remove Add item to Cart Add item to Cart
$34.99 $34.99

Update THERMALTAKE CL-P0006 Cooling Fan - Retail
Model #: CL-P0006

In Stock
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$38.99 $38.99

Update Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM
Model #: N09-01152

**Software delivered damaged and/or defective may be returned for an identical replacement. what's this?
In Stock
Remove Remove Add item to Cart Add item to Cart
$91.95 $91.95
Subtotal: $1,835.91
 
bob4432

bob4432

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you may want to wait as new video cards are coming out and the x2 cpus will be affordable in probably 6 mos, meaning i wouldn't go with that chip since you will be able to get a dual core shortly for that $$$. is there any way you could hold off a bit?

also, some video cards will come with the hl2 game, so you may be able to save some $$ on that.

i would go a nf4 ultra board and not via
 
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imported_Kensai

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When it means it's warrantied by the manufacturer only, that means that you must return; your motherboard to Asus if it isn't working and your CPU to AMD, not Newegg.

The software things are if it doesn't work when you get it, you return it to Newegg and they send you a replacement copy of the exact same software.
 
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MVasigh

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Okay, switched out the via for an nf4ultra.

About the dual cores and the new cards, holding out now would mean I would have to wait until next summer, since purchasing wouldn't be an option during the period inbetween for me. I really need something new too, since I'm stuck with a terrible P4 1.6GHz, GF2 MX/MX400, 256MB RAM system right now. I'm planning to get another card in about 2 years or so, and then have a major mobo and CPU update after that.

I'm looking into the free HL2 right now. I remember something about ATI cards coming with a free HL2 voucher, but I can't find anything about that now on Newegg.

EDIT: Oh, and the "What's this?" things. I copied that straight off the wishlist, and it has those little "What's this" popups that explain the thing. I didn't write those, =P.
 
bob4432

bob4432

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Originally posted by: MVasigh
Okay, switched out the via for an nf4ultra.

About the dual cores and the new cards, holding out now would mean I would have to wait until next summer, since purchasing wouldn't be an option during the period inbetween for me. I really need something new too, since I'm stuck with a terrible P4 1.6GHz, GF2 MX/MX400, 256MB RAM system right now. I'm planning to get another card in about 2 years or so, and then have a major mobo and CPU update after that.

I'm looking into the free HL2 right now. I remember something about ATI cards coming with a free HL2 voucher, but I can't find anything about that now on Newegg.

EDIT: Oh, and the "What's this?" things. I copied that straight off the wishlist, and it has those little "What's this" popups that explain the thing. I didn't write those, =P.
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maybe get a 3000 and save the $$$ for the dual cores
 
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imported_Starman

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I just bought that same motherboard and love it - stable as a rock! The Asus A8V Deluxe is a great choice.

I'd suggest getting a 3700+ San Diego...that chip is a monster and overclocks on stock air cooling to around 2.8Ghz :shocked:

On the memory side, I like what you're thinking, but may I suggest the path that I took? I bought a 2GB twin pack from OCZ that has better timings than that Corsair you picked out. It's not a major difference, but they're both about the same price now...just a thought.

I'll write more later, but so far I like what I see...
 
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MVasigh

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Do you know the launch price for the new GeForce?

I'm trying to keep this under $1900, but the new GPU is teasing me. Any way I could cut a few corners here and there?

Okay, I've decided to downgrade to 3700+ SD, and get a PCI-E mobo. Just a question... do I need an SLI mobo?

I'm also looking into the OCZ memory, thanks for the suggestions.



UPDATE:

Was messing around a bit. Here's a updated cart. No vid. card yet, I think I might just pop a new GeForce in there.

AMD-compatible Motherboards
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: K8N Neo4 Platinum/SL
**This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model. what's this?
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$178.00 $178.00
ATX Computer Cases
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update ASPIRE X-Navigator ATXA8NW-AL/500 Silver/Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: ATXA8NW-AL/500
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$153.00 $153.00
Cables
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price
1 AMC 8" 4-Pin Power Cable Splitter Model Y Power Cable - OEM
Model #: Y Power Cable $5.00 -$5.00 Sale $0.00
CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update SONY Black IDE DVD Burner Model DW-D26A BLK - OEM
Model #: DW-D26A BLK
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$49.99 $49.99
CD/DVD ROM Drives
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update LITE-ON Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SOHD-16P9SBLK - Retail
Model #: SOHD-16P9SBLK
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$22.99 $22.99
Internal Hard Drives
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JB 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD1600JB
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$83.00 $83.00
Memory - System
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model TwinX 2048-3200PT - Retail
Model #: TwinX 2048-3200PT
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$267.00 $267.00
Operating Systems
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM
Model #: N09-01152
**Software delivered damaged and/or defective may be returned for an identical replacement. what's this?
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$91.95 $91.95
PC Games
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update Half Life 2 PC Game SIERRA - Retail
Model #: 719546192826
**Software delivered damaged and/or defective may be returned for an identical replacement. what's this?
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$34.99 $34.99
PC Gaming Controllers
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update NYKO 80650 Air Flo EX for PC Gamepad - Retail
Model #: 80650
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$18.00 $18.00
Processors
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego Integrated into Chip FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3700BNBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3700BNBOX
**This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only. what's this?
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$332.99 $332.99
Sound Cards
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS 70SB035000000 8 (7.1) Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
Model #: 70SB035000000
Remove item from Cart Remove Save Save Move To Wishlist
$93.00 $93.00
Combo
Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update THERMALTAKE CL-P0006 Cooling Fan - Retail
Model #: CL-P0006
Remove Remove
$43.99 -$5.00 Combo
$38.99
NEWEGG Glossy Logo Sticker - OEM
Model #: Newegg Logo Sticker
Subtotal: $1,363.90
 
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Motherboard- Get ASUS A8N SLi-Deluxe motherboard. DVD Burner- Get NEC ND-3520 or NEC ND-3540. OS-Get Windows XP Pro with SP2. Get eVGA, BFG or MSI 256MB 6800GT Video Card.
 
RadiclDreamer

RadiclDreamer

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Unless he plans to add the machine to a domain or use IIS or the windows backup utility or dual CPU there is NO REASON TO GET XP PRO
 
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bREwIn dOdgEr dUDe

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replace the sony dvd burner with the NEC 3520a BK DL DVD Burner ($45.99) & drop the Lite-On... should save about $20...

consider the samsung spinpoint P series SP1614C 160GB SATA HD (very quiet) $90 or the spinpoint P Series 160GB SATA-II HD160JJ (very very quiet & much faster) $120...

pricing from neweggO...
 
n7

n7

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Originally posted by: MVasigh
Okay, going to mess with the drives now. Can I get an opinion on this case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811148028

I'm thinking of switching out with that.

If possible, I would like it if someone pointed out a good case cheaper than my current one.
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Personally, i think that case is hideous.

I have a Thermaltake Soprano...not cheap, but they are gorgeous well laid out cases.
 
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MVasigh

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The Soprano would do fine with my system, I think. Just a question though, is the 430W PSU in it enough for what I want?
 
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I would get personally a Lian Li PC-61. I have it in my machine and I set up my computer in around a hour compared to my previous case which took me 2-3 hours. It has a removable mobo tray and enough drive storage for 4 or more hard drives. Then I would get either a OCZ Modstream PSU or a Antec or Enermax 450w or more.
 
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MVasigh

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Seems like a solid case. A bit dull on the outside, but looks roomy and everything. I'll consider it.

I just noticed I have a HS and Fan on my wishlist, and I'm buying a retail CPU. So, I took the HS and F off the wishlist, and that cut off about 39 bucks.
 
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MVasigh

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Alrighty, sorry, but back again with a batch of questions.

1. Is THIS PSU good enough? Relative to my other parts, would it hold up? Keep in mind that I'm planning to put a GeForce 7800 (Possibly GT) on this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817148005

2. Here are some cases I'm considering. Could you give me some opinions? I really don't want the case and PSU to go over $120. And I want a 500W PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129152
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811166001
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144103

3. Would you even recommend that I install a PSU myself? Is it hard?

(Oh, and the Lian Li(s) are way too expensive for what I'm looking for.)
 
SonicIce

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$2000 and all you can afford is a 6800 GT? Your gaming system is off-balence.
 
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