Mid-Range computer

[Vikes8411]

Here is the computer I plan on building
My Computer
I'm looking for about that price range so if you add cost try to subtract it somewhere or at least suggest where I could cut money.
My biggest concern is the case and power supply, but any advice/comments are appreciated.
I do not plan on overclocking immediatly, but as perfomance decreases relative to the average and I learn more I will most likely overclock this system.

 

[blackinches]

if you don't plan on overclocking you dont' have to get that aftermarket heatsink and just stick to the retail one. you can also save a few bucks by going with the mushkin pc3200 1gb (512x2) kit.

 

[DEredita]

Hmmmm do you need to upgrade the PS? Are you overclocking? I think 400watt is good enough for what your running.

Maybe the extra cash could go towards a 3200+ or maybe a 3500+ (0.13 micron)?

- Mike

 

[Vikes8411]

I was worried that a psu that comes with a non-name brand case would be prone to problems. The size isn't the problem I have just seen lots of PSU horror stories.

 

[imported_Intelfanboy]

thats gunna be a nice mid range rig 🙂

 

[Bonesdad]

sure you want a beige drive in that thing?

 

[Vikes8411]

Thanks for catchin that one, no I definitely do not.
I didn't even remember to look at color I just needed a cheap floppy drive for drivers and such.

 

[DEredita]

Originally posted by: Vikes8411
I was worried that a psu that comes with a non-name brand case would be prone to problems. The size isn't the problem I have just seen lots of PSU horror stories.

I am not sure what the requirements are, but I read a review of the MSI SLi board running two videocards in SLi mode with a 400 watt power suupply. It didn't run great but it ran - your not running near that - so I can't see 400 watt giving you a lot of problems.

I am going with this case - http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-105-113&depa=1 and using the PS it comes with on the system I'm building.

What I am looking at:
AMD Athlon64 3500+ (90nm)
MSI nForce4 Neo4 (Ultra or SLi - haven't fully decided)
1GB Corsair TWINX1024-3200XLPRO 2-2-2-5 (or should 2GB regular dual-channel DDR400)
MSI GeForce 6600GT
74GB WD Raptor drive 10K RPM SATA
300GB Maxtor Diamondmax 10 SATA - 16MB cache
Case with 450watt PS


- Mike

 

[DEredita]

I've looked at that case because I liked the way it looked but decided against it because I read in several places that it isn't very sturdy.

- Mike

 

[fibes]

Originally posted by: Vikes8411
Here is the computer I plan on building
My Computer
I'm looking for about that price range so if you add cost try to subtract it somewhere or at least suggest where I could cut money.
My biggest concern is the case and power supply, but any advice/comments are appreciated.
I do not plan on overclocking immediatly, but as perfomance decreases relative to the average and I learn more I will most likely overclock this system.

I think the case should provide as much air flow as possible, my suggestion:


Case

Also, I think this is a great PSU, and it might save you a little bit of money vs the Enermax.




PSU

 

[raanemaan]

Originally posted by: Intelfanboy
thats gunna be a nice mid range rig 🙂

Same board, cpu and style of video card I was thinking about buying to do an upgrade for me.🙂