Make last minute suggestions before I pull the trigger on this

[talon0109]

I've never built a PC before and I'm ready to confirm this order:


24"LCD

EVGA 768-P2-N881-AR GeForce 8800Ultra 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
$599.99

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
$279.99

ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$119.99

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804 - Retail
$219.98 (2)

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$139.99

SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD403LJ 400GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$84.99

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S - Retail
$35.99

Kensington 64338 Black USB Wired Ergonomics Comfort Type Keyboard - Retail
$13.99

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
$111.99

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler - Retail
$64.99

APEVIA CF12SL-UBL 120mm Blue LED Case Fan - Retail
$6.99

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
$5.99

Rosewill RTK-002 Anti-Static Wrist Strap - Retail
$1.99

Suggestions welcome .

 

[Siddhartha]

How is the computer going to be used? Gaming?

 

[talon0109]

Yep, strictly for gaming. Expected OC to 3.2

 

[PurdueRy]

Ultra is a waste. Just get the GTX. Do you really need the huge tube of AS5? The small tube works for MANY installs. Lastly, don't tell me your using a PSU that comes with the case...

 

[MarcVenice]

GTX instead of Ultra, and add 2gb of ram Vista 64x. And the antec 900 doesn't come with a PSU ... So you need a PSU Corsair 450vx or 520hx should fit the bill, or a antec earthwatts 500w. At clubit I saw the 520hx going for 80$.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
GTX instead of Ultra, and add 2gb of ram Vista 64x. And the antec 900 doesn't come with a PSU ... So you need a PSU Corsair 450vx or 520hx should fit the bill, or a antec earthwatts 500w. At clubit I saw the 520hx going for 80$.

He has 4 gigs of ram on his list

 

[dufftime]

Adding a WD 10K Raptor for OS + Apps seems popular for gaming PC's. Use the Samsung for general storage (mp3's, vids, etc).

 

[MarcVenice]

ah yeah I see it.

 

[nick1985]

You are wasting about $300 on that video card, and WTF $16 for arctic silver? Also I have NEVER used an anti-static wrist wrap...thats probably just a waste of money also (I have built over 50 computers).

Get the GTX and put the money towards an awesome power supply and a WD raptor

 

[talon0109]

Thanks for the replies couple questions:

Everyone seems to be saying Ultra 8800 is a waste of money, go for GTX..However, I posted this on Hardforum with the exact setup except a GTX instead of Ultra and everyone there said "get the Ultra" because I'm using a 24" LCD and OC'ing.

Newegg has the Ultra for $599. Only 90$ more than the GTX at $509.

 

[talon0109]

I really wanna get things rolling what do you think, is the Ultra worth 90$ more? I would link that post but hardforum seems to be down.

 

[MarcVenice]

If it's from evga and you plan on using the stepup program in 3 months, I'd say okay, otherwise, no. The 90$ doesn't weigh up to the little extra performance you get.

 

[talon0109]

Thanks much guys for the help Order is in motion. Went with the ultra

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: talon0109
Thanks much guys for the help Order is in motion. Went with the ultra

ok....

Did you get a power supply?


And as for the $90 price difference...if you would have looked elsewhere...you would see its more than $100:

http://www.clubit.com/product_...il.cfm?itemno=A9654857

 

[talon0109]

yep, I ordered a Corsair 520W off Buy.com 4 days ago but it's not 'shipped' status yet for some reason. I hope it gets here before neweggs parts.