Haven't built a new computer for 5 years, please comment this new rig

[imported_dr1]

the mods in the dfi forum have been praising this memory.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227211 (and at a nice price it looks like)

 

[knothead34]

Originally posted by: dr1
the mods in the dfi forum have been praising this memory.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227211 (and at a nice price it looks like)

dfi boards dont do well with corsair or value memory in general i believe.yeah 450 should be close enough i would still get the fortron blue storm its about 70.00 bucks if you look hard. the memory the gentlemen linked above is what alot are recommending at dfi street.

 

[myrcgarage]

I think I will get the OCZ Gold Series for about $20 bucks more to give myself ease of mind. Regarding the PSU, I will try out the 450W first that comes with the Sonata II if people think it has good airflow since I don't want to spend over $130 on a case and PSU.

I am still debating on video card. I am not a heavy gamer. Should I get a cheap 6600GT and then upgrade in the future to something better if it can't handle the future games. By that time, the 6800GT should be much much cheaper. What do you guys think?

Thanks again

 

[imported_g33k]

Buying two mid-range cards, will cost you more than buying one reasonably priced high-end card. Since you don't upgrade often, buy a video card with the goal that it will last you as long as your entire system. The x800xl is a great card now and it will still be able to play games 2-3 years from now. By that time you would probably buy a whole other system.

If you buy a 6600gt now and then upgrade to a 6800gt 1-2 years from now, you will have spent more money and you will not get to enjoy higher framerates and greater eyecandy with modern games.

 

[myrcgarage]

That is a good point. Which X800XL will you recommend since there are a few of them?

Thanks

 

[imported_g33k]

Currently, the retail box Asus or MSI card both look good. I bought the retail box rosewill when it was around $275.