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I am open to suggestions on everything, but actually seeking advice on underlined/bolded items. I dont care much about aesthetics as is obvious in my case choice, so If you know something wont fit right speak up but if you feel so compelled to tell me the case is ugly that is your perogative and right.

I really would like to know if there is anything I could get a little better bang for the buck, I do plan on OC'ing probably 400x8 at 1:1 but well see when the stuff gets here. Thank you in advance for your consideration and opinions.

Also I was wondering about my PSU it has a single high amp 12v rail, is there a advantage disadvantage to this? If so please give me the run down. I do plan on moderate gaming running solidworks 3d cad and upgrading to vista.

XCLIO A380 Silver SECC 1.0mm thickness ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811103008
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$104.99


Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD 36.7GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136054
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

109.99


Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822144417
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

69.99



CHIMEI 221D-NBC Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824252008
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

299.99



SAPPHIRE 100186L Radeon X1950XT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 VIVO HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814102067
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

249.99



ENERMAX EG651P-VE FM(24P) ATX 550W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817103437
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99
$119.99




CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820145590
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy



GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128012
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy



Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115004
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy



Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116175
Return Policy: Software Return Policy

$139.99
 
The Lian-Li cases are made well, constructed of aluminum and use 120mm fans...just for your consideration
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112099
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112068

Vid Card seems a nice choice especially since it's only $220 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...9+1067925339&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=48
Motherboard looks good also

For memory I'd also look here
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220144 has Micron D9

What are you looking at for CPU cooling?
 
Thanks Moosey , I picked the ram from gigabytes compatibility list, if that patriot is on there and you think its a little better Id definately consider it because I am no fan of corsair or any brand , I just like things that work correctly !!

If you look at my signature you will see my current rig has a lian-li case. I am very fond of it other than the airflow. My current case has a removeable MB tray and all thumbscrew assembly, I really like that, and I would be missing it if I make this purchase. It isnt horrible but I was hoping to try (risk) something a little more agressive. The two 25cm fans have me intrigued, I also like there plastic snap rails.

For cpu cooling I have looked at the Tuniq Tower reviewed here at anandtech and I have reserved my decision to purchase until I see what the stock intel heatpipes can do for me. It appears alot of people have achieved moderate OC with the stock cooler.

If my logic is off I am always open to ideas, again thank you for your time and suggestions.
 
intel has no stock heatpipes 😉 Your build looks good. The RAM moosey recommended will definately work on the DS3, simply because of the micron IC's 😛 If you want to save 10 bux on the PSU and want a modular one, I'd suggest the Corsair 520W. They both can supply ~30A on the +12V rail, but the corsair (seasonic made) is more efficient. As far as I know, single rail PSUs were better for extreme dual card setups.

I recenlty built a system with the E6400 and DS3 (with some g.skill 2gbnq sticks) and was able to OC it to 3.2Ghz on the stock intel cooler... but it ran somewhat hot (45° C @ idle), so I got a Tuniq Tower for it, but havent had a chance to install it 🙁 yet. I'll let you know the temps once I get it installed. Oh, btw, the system is in a Lian-Li PC-60, hehe.

If you like big cases, go for the Cooler Master Stacker 😀 The P180B and Nine Hundred (both from antec) are also popular, as well as the Tt Armor Series.
 
Ok I will go ahead and throw a tuniq tower on there.

Ill switch to the corsair PSU, and patriot ram.

Updated , and any news on whether this cpu cooler fits this case?

ASUS 16X DVD±R DVD Burner With 5X DVD-RAM Write Silver E-IDE/ATAPI Model DRW1608P3SSLV - Retail
Item #: N82E16827135082
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$31.99


LIAN LI PC-7B plus II Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811112099
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$20.00 Instant
$109.99
$89.99


Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD 36.7GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136054
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$104.99


Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822144417
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$139.98
($69.99 each)


CHIMEI 221D-NBC Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824252008
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy


-$39.00 Instant
$338.99
$299.99


SAPPHIRE 100186L Radeon X1950XT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 VIVO HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814102067
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$249.99


CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139001
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$20.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate
$139.99
$119.99


Verbatim 4.7GB 8X DVD-R White Inkjet Printable 50 Packs Disc - Retail
Item #: N82E16817130978
Return Policy: Consumable Items Return Policy

$19.99


Patriot eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC22G6400LLK - Retail
Item #: N82E16820220144
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$40.00 Mail-in Rebate
$274.99


GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128012
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$148.99


Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115004
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy



Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116175
Return Policy: Software Return Policy

$139.99


Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835154001
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$59.99

Subtotal: $1,902.87

At this point Im at my price constraint, so I can make lateral moves but no further encumberment. Hopefully Ill have a more comfy OC with this setup. If I do get an easy 3.2 Im staying there.
 
That 36GB raptor is about as fast as modern 72K hard drives, it's a waste of money, go for one, high-speed 500GB drive for less than the price of the two you're buying. Newer drives are more dense, to the point where they're almost as fast, if not as fast at the old raptors.
 
Will you ever go high-end SLi/Crossfire? If the answer is no then you save quite a bit and go with a 330-430 watt Seasonic S12 (Seasonic builds all of Corsair's units) since you max load DC power draw will probably be 200-250 watts. If you overclock the CPU and GPU you might reach 275 but that's still no sweat for the 380 or 430 watt S12.

Personally I would opt for the Zalman CNPS-9500AT over the Tuniq Tower for it's 4 pin PWM fan (vs. the Tuniq's 3-pin) for automatic fan control and much quieter operation (it's also a bit cheaper).

Lastly I would choose a monitor from a manufacture with a bit more of a reputation; Dell, Acer, View Sonic, NEC, ect.
 
This would make it the same price as an S12 430W:
$90 - Corsair CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W ($100 - $10MIR)

I sure hope it fits, lol. I'm too tired to try right now. The case is 210mm wide, and the tuniq is 153mm tall, leaving 57mm for the cpu socket, mobo, mobo standoffs, and mobo tray. My uncle has the same case, but uses the Thermalright Ultra120... which is taller than the Tuniq, so it should fit, unless I'm mistaken.

//edit
The performance data for the 36gb raptor on storagereview.com site is for the older model, wd360gd. The newer model is actually faster, wd360adfd.
 
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