Last critique on Final config

[MrX8503]

opteron 165 $278.95
dfi nf4 ultra-d $130
Saphire X850xt 256mb $180
fortron fsp 450w $56.98
gskill 2gb (2x1gb)ddr pc3200 $169.49
arctic freezer 64pro $28.5
WD 250 gb SATA II 16mb SE16 WD 2500KS $103
120mm/2x80mm/arctic silver 5/floppy drive $35.01

Total Price Shipped $981.93

I decided to ditch the 7800gt because i couldnt see myself paying $300 for a card, unless it was dx10 and hdcp compatible. I'm thinking the x850xt will last me long enough until dx10 and hdcp has matured. Also switching to x850xt cut costs on my rig by alot.

Probably the one last thing i'm comtemplating right now is the RAM. I want to have the potential to OC to 2.8ghz. I feel like the gskill wouldnt be sufficient and that i should buy the Gskill HZ ddr500 instead for $200. What do you guys think?

 

[Ricemarine]

Get the g.skill HZ's... Right now they're $178.81 shipped on newegg AR.

 

[atybimf]

Go for the HZ's. You may want to see how you like the stock Opty HS (it's really nice, and works awesome for me) before you buy the 64 Pro. If you do end up needing an aftermarket HS, the 64 Pro is a good choice.

 

[MrX8503]

yeah, but i dont have a retail opty. its OEM from monarch when they had their deals.

 

[ShellGuy]

Looks like almost my config but im gunna stick with the 7800gt hoppin the price drops on the 9th.



Will G.

 

[Bobthelost]

You can just use dividers for the RAM, you don't need good RAM to overclock, and the performance increase from good RAM is uneconomical to say the least.

Looks good.

 

[MrX8503]

so i should just stick with these?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231047