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StevenNevets

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This is for gaming, listening to music, school work, and small video editing
I may overclock, not sure... But if I do it will only be minor overclocks
There is a chance I'll do the eVGA step-up program to a G80 - depending on it's price and performance

Can anyone spot any potential problems?

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128321
$94.99

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103735
$149.00

Ram: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 675 (PC2 5400) System Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145015 ($161.00 after $30.00 Mail-In Rebate)

Video Card: eVGA 256-P2-N584-AR Geforce 7900GT KO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130033 ($244.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate)
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Case: Rosewill R6A34-BK 0.8mm SECC 120mm Fan ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147041 $39.99

Power Supply: HIPER HPU-4K580-MS ATX12V 580W Power Supply 100 - 120V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817128002
$99.99

CD/DVD Burner: NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE/ATAPI Model ND-3550A - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152058
28.99

DVD Drive: SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101131
19.99

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144701
($67.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate)

Operating System: Windows Xp home with SP2 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102059
$89.99
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Monitor: Hanns?G HW191D / 19" Wide / 5ms / 700:1 / WXGA 1440 x 900 / DVI-D / Widescreen LCD Monitor
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...tails.asp?EdpNo=1828823&Tab=0&NoMapp=0
$179.99

Mouse: Razer Krait 1600 DPI Gaming Mouse
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo= 2265232&Sku=R99-1028&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&CMP=OTC- GOOGLEBASE
$29.99

Speakers: Creative Logitech X-230 32 Watts 2.1 Black Speakers
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...Details.asp?EdpNo=1068236&sku=L23-6320
$29.99

Keyboard: Microsoft PS/2 Compact Keyboard (Black)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...ails.asp?EdpNo=1461049&Tab=11&NoMapp=0
$11.99

Final Price after rebates, taxes, and shipping = around $1,400
 
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PurdueRy

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Looks pretty decent to me

Things that come to mind:

I would get Windows MCE

I would get a slightly beefier PSU(but I am sure that one can handle what you have there)

Case....eh....its a toss up...tough to tell quality from pictures
 
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Smartazz

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That system is similar to mine, if you're considering overclocking your cpu, look for another mobo, the M2N-E has a lot of problems right now.
 
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brianlam425

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since you're gaming, get a single core, preferrably a 3800+

with the saved money, get a beefier psu and asus mobo or asrock sli32 mobo
 
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Smartazz

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Originally posted by: brianlam425
since you're gaming, get a single core, preferrably a 3800+

with the saved money, get a beefier psu and asus mobo or asrock sli32 mobo
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Well, the next gen of games will be dual core optimized, so keep that in mind.
 
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LOUISSSSS

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i'd get a different monitor, something probably from a more reputable company, keep in mind the monitor is what you'll be looking at for hours at a time.
 
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StevenNevets

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Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
i'd get a different monitor, something probably from a more reputable company, keep in mind the monitor is what you'll be looking at for hours at a time.
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newegg version (see reviews, it's not a bad company)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824254001

Ya for future games my CPU shall come in handy, plus it's a small price to pay over the single core and I do multitask a bit

What motherboard would you guys reccomend incase I do overclock (something under $110, and I don't care for SLI - but if it's there I guess I'll take it)

I know the PSU is good for the current settup, just not sure if it will be ok if I get the G80
 
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Originally posted by: StevenNevets
Originally posted by: bamacre
I would dump the cpu and motherboard. Snag an Intel C2D E6300. And for motherboard, the Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3.
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either I'm blind or that is $100 more
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:D

Well, the motherboard in your OP is not very good, it's been having losts of issues. And you seemed to be willing to spend more on the board anyway. The E6300, while $50 more than the X2 3800+, is faster than the X2 4200 and even the X2 4600 in many situations, at stock speeds.

If you are willing to OC, the E6300 can reach FX-62 speeds. That's a hell of a lot more power for a measley $50 increase in cost.

If you'd do your shopping at places other than newegg, you could better afford the extras. XP Home, for example, is only $84 shipped here...

http://www.computersworth.com/item.cfm?id=51

Hard drive is cheaper here...

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101220-12
 
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StevenNevets

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I know the Conroes are awsome CPUs but the motherboard selection sucks

I'm only 14 and can't affoard a $270 motherboard
 
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Hellotalkie

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I would get a better monitor. I have a handspree lcd tv I got as a gift and its not too great on build quality. Go get a samsung or viewsonic. Right now I have a a64 3200+ and would like to upgrade to dual core someday, but not needed since it does fine in games.
 
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StevenNevets

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Is there a better monitor at this price on newegg/tigerdirect? - didn't think so

If you suggest something give links and keep it mind everyone knows the more you spend the more you get
 
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forget single core, dual will last longer. it makes multitasking/general use snappier, less prone to dragging down.
 
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StevenNevets

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Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
forget single core, dual will last longer. it makes multitasking/general use snappier, less prone to dragging down.
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and it will help in future games?
or is that a rumour

 
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StevenNevets

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Originally posted by: Mattd46612
If you want a cheap monitor thats about the same as that one pick up this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112002 Sceptre is a NEC company from what Ive read. I have the same monitor and I switched from a NEC CRT and Im really happy with the pic quality. 8ms is more than enough for gaming. And it has better pixel than the hans .29 vs .28. Just something to look into.
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built in speakers = waste

No DVI = not good

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I don't get why no one likes the monitor?

 
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StevenNevets

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Edit: Changed to a awsome power supply, tons of insurance here:)

I figure I might as well change my motherboard, I don't realy care that it's SLI but it is the same price and has less problems

I changed the RAM to something cheaper because the other set of ram went up in price even more
 
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StevenNevets

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Originally posted by: Mattd46612
the Sceptre has DVI bud, look again... I dont use the speakers.
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ahh, my bad

But still I know most don't use the speakers, I wouldn't either.
Just kind of see it as a waste and on top of that it costs more unless you do the rebate

 
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Mattd46612

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Always good to leave your options open. I never heard of Hanns and havent seen much on them. Figured Id throw out something similar in specs and price that I have and love to give ya something to think about.
 
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LOUISSSSS

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get a fortron 450 or 500watt psu, wth is HIPER, are they the guys with the tackle box? with those psu's you're paying for the bling, not quality..
 
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happy medium

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Originally posted by: Smartazz
Originally posted by: brianlam425
since you're gaming, get a single core, preferrably a 3800+

with the saved money, get a beefier psu and asus mobo or asrock sli32 mobo
Click to expand...

Well, the next gen of games will be dual core optimized, so keep that in mind.
Click to expand...

Really, I didn't know this.
Which games and when. I'll have to upgrade if this is true.
 
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StevenNevets

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Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
get a fortron 450 or 500watt psu, wth is HIPER, are they the guys with the tackle box? with those psu's you're paying for the bling, not quality..
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"That supply is from a UK company trying to esablish a name in the states. That is why its cheap. It is a great deal and you will never be limited in upgrades."
 
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