How's this build?

[HellAdmiral]

It has to be under 1500 (including rebates). I've come up with this myself.

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...WishListNumber=9448728

Any suggestions on that? Keep in mind I want a case with a removable motherboard tray (at minimum) to make my life easier. The 1500 includes the monitor/OS in the budget.

Thanks in advance.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

i'd change:
-either get a larger monitor for SLI, or get a single card for 16x10
-get the faster 640gb hdd from WD
-drop that crappy thermaltake case. you're aware that it weighs a ton right
-theres cheaper 2 x 2gb of DDR2 800 ram (g.Skill for ex)

 

[Blain]

"Linked" parts lists should be banned from the AT forums forever.
A simple "Copy & Paste" magically transports the list of components right here for all to read.

Please don't make "dial-up" members suffer.

 

[JasonandBecky]

SLI is not going to anything for you with that size monitor. Either get a larger monitor or go with a single card solution.

 

[HellAdmiral]

Yeah that's what I was thinking (regarding the SLi), but I wasn't sure at which resolution SLi really mattered (I personally use it because I am at 1920x1200). Thanks for the advice though.

 

[HellAdmiral]

And the RAM is 82 dollars I believe (40 dollar MiR) so I think it may be the cheapest but I will look into it.

 

[HellAdmiral]

For you, Blain
1 Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan - Retail
Model #: VA8003BWS
Item #: N82E16811133021

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$169.99 -$15.00 Instant $154.99
1 XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #: PVT88PYDF4
Item #: N82E16814150252

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$179.99 $179.99
1 CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - Retail
Model #: CMPSU-650TX
Item #: N82E16817139005

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$159.99 -$50.00 Instant $109.99
1 Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
Model #: BX80570E8400
Item #: N82E16819115037

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In Stock
$194.99 $194.99
1 CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX - Retail
Model #: TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX
Item #: N82E16820145194

Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$134.00 -$12.00 Instant $122.00
1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: ST3500320AS
Item #: N82E16822148288

Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

In Stock
$109.99 $109.99
1 Acer AL2223Wd Black-Silver 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP Support - Retail
Model #: ET.L840B.018
Item #: N82E16824009102

Return Policy: [LCD] Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

In Stock
$249.99 -$20.00 Instant $229.99
1 SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
Model #: SH-S203B
Item #: N82E16827151153

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$29.99 -$3.00 Instant $26.99
1 Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
Model #: 66I-00788
Item #: N82E16832116204

Return Policy: Software Return Policy

In Stock
$109.99 -$15.00 Instant $94.99
Subtotal: $1,223.92

 

[DSF]

I hear motherboards are nice to have.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: HellAdmiral
For you, Blain
Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan -

XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - Retail

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX - Retail

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard

Acer AL2223Wd Black-Silver 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM

* Functional, but ugly as sin.
* You might as well, the rest of the herd is going that way.
* Overkill, the 450VX is fine.
* It's your money.
* The C5DHX @ Directron is a better deal, but this is last day for the rebate.
* Old 500GB Seagate... I don't think so with the WD6400AAKS floating around.
* I'd prefer 170° or 178° viewing angles.
* Nice burner.
* Some people don't have any problems with Vista.

 

[HellAdmiral]

Alright. I guess it's my time to comment back lol.

Regarding the case, I've heard good things about Thermaltake, and I DEFINITELY like the toolless design.
The PSU I'm buying is actually cheaper than the Antec Earthwatts, and he may be wanting to get a bigger monitor in the future/SLi set up so :S
And lastly, regarding the HDD, isn't that the best one because of the 32MB cache? . But I will definitely look into that WD.


Thanks for the advice.

 

[HellAdmiral]

Well I've looked into that WD6400AKS. Perhaps I'm an idiot, but I can't see what's better about it (not saying that it isn't or anything). Do you mind telling me why I should choose it over the Seagate I picked (500GB is overkill as is most likely, so it's not really the size of the drive that I care about as much.)


Thank you so much again

 

[Roguestar]

Buy.com have the Corsair 520HX for $80 IIRC.

The Western Digital 640GB is a much better performing drive.

 

[sgrinavi]

Originally posted by: DSF
I hear motherboards are nice to have.

LOL