Just Double Checking this $1400 Build

[firewolfsm]

You know, that's a lot of cash, want to make sure there aren't any better options out there first.

2GB DDR2 800 Memory - $146 with a $30 rebate
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...dlist=shopping

8800GTS 640MB - $390 with $30 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16814130 071

Western Digital 250GB 16MB cache Hard Drive - $67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...168221447 01R

LITE-ON 20X DVD Burner with Lightscribe - $34
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16827106 055

Zalman 460W Power Supply - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16817379 004

Gigabyte DS3 - $123
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E168131280 12

Vista Home Premium - $112 (Brings it to $1500 but I might not need it)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16832116 202

20.1? Widescreen Sceptre Monitor - $200 with a $20 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16824112 006

Antec P180 - $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16811129 154

Logitech X-230 Speakers - $33
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16836121 119

...And an E6420 next week when the price drop hits.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Gusty987]

Haven't heard too much about Zalman PSU's, whether they're quality or no. To be safe you could always go with a Fortron FSP, Antec, Seasonic, etc...

Everything else looks good

 

[harobikes333]

do you have an OS for the build? I've overlooked that before.

EDIT: No, I overlooked the OS^ ^ sorry about that:

um your monitor link doesn't work for me

 

[Gusty987]

Originally posted by: harobikes333
do you have an OS for the build? I've overlooked that before.

Vista is included in his list, and he says he might not even need it...

 

[harobikes333]

already edited^ ^

 

[tapir]

If I were building, I would go with 4GB of the Supertalent 667, unless you are hell bent on getting to 1600FSB with this build. Even so you may be able to get the ST there or get it close. DDR2 800 offers no performance advantage until you get to 1600mhz FSB and being that 4GB of 667 will only run you ~$160 tot I would go that way.

 

[firewolfsm]

I think the difference was only about $30.

And 4GB is useless for me. I do use Photoshop and such, but I never actually use more than 1.5GB. I can always add more later, keep the money on core components.

I guess I'm not high anymore...

 

[Operandi]

Personal preference but I find the P180 to be hideous, I also don't care for it's liberal use of plastic in it's construction. I would go with something like the PC-7B

The Zalman PSU is actually a variation of a high-end FSP so it's a very good unit but probably a bit more wattage then you can practically benefit from unless you are going to be overclocking or going SLi. Assuming you answer "no" to the before mentioned statements I would go with the 380 watt Seasonic S12.

 

[firewolfsm]

It's a GTS and this system will be overclocked slightly, I'm sure I need more than 380W. It's not actually mine but for a friend, I'll bump the FSB to 333 from 266 and leave it there.

 

[Balhirath]

Originally posted by: firewolfsm
I think the difference was only about $30.

And 4GB is useless for me. I do use Photoshop and such, but I never actually use more than 1.5GB. I can always add more later, keep the money on core components.

I guess I'm not high anymore...

IF you use Photoshop a lot, get an extra HD to use as Scratch-disk. That will speed up the computer somewhat

 

[Boyo]

Originally posted by: Operandi
Personal preference but I find the P180 to be hideous, I also don't care for it's liberal use of plastic in it's construction. I would go with something like the PC-7B

The Zalman PSU is actually a variation of a high-end FSP so it's a very good unit but probably a bit more wattage then you can practically benefit from unless you are going to be overclocking or going SLi. Assuming you answer "no" to the before mentioned statements I would go with the 380 watt Seasonic S12.

:thumbsup: Good advice. I would follow it.