New build for post xmas

[cyclohexane]

Any suggestions?

C2D E6400 $220
A-DATA 2GB pc5300 DDR2 $200
ECS P965T-A $80
Enermax ECA3052BS case $70
X1950XT $250
Zalman 9700 cpu cooler $60
Coolmax Cp-500T 500W PSU $50
Hard drive $100

Total: about $1100

How does this combination look?
1) Can the PSU handle the x1950xt?
2) Is the ram any good?

thanks, will be ordering soon.

 

[Boyo]

Your RAM choice, imho, stinks. I would look into the Corsair XMS series for better RAM, like DDR2-800.

Also, while your PSU can handle the X1950XT, you would be better off with a better PSU. Try taking a look at Seagate or Enermax.

 

[AznSensation]

go with E6300 for $180, Asus A5B mobo for $120, patriot/g skill DDR-800 RAM for around $210, and enhance 400 watt psu from ewiz for $56, antec P180 from outpost for $70. Don't go with Zalman for now. just go with stock cooling and save money.


TRUST me on the motherboard. NEVER i mean NEVER get that POS ECS crap. GOD I hate that piece of #$#@.

I had to DOA 3 times on that mobo b/c it wouldn't post + they have THE WORST customer support ever! I had to pay $56 shipping to get the replacement motherboard. WHAT THE %##!!!

For around same budget, you'll be better off getting those name brands than the ones you listed.

 

[Boyo]

Originally posted by: AznSensation
go with E6300 for $180, Asus A5B mobo for $120, patriot/g skill DDR-800 RAM for around $210, and enhance 400 watt psu from ewiz for $56, antec P180 from outpost for $70. Don't go with Zalman for now. just go with stock cooling and save money.


TRUST me on the motherboard. NEVER i mean NEVER get that POS ECS crap. GOD I hate that piece of #$#@.

I had to DOA 3 times on that mobo b/c it wouldn't post + they have THE WORST customer support ever! I had to pay $56 shipping to get the replacement motherboard. WHAT THE %##!!!

For around same budget, you'll be better off getting those name brands than the ones you listed.

That is a much better rig that AznSensation recommends than the one you have posted. Couple of things though. Only get the E6300 if you are planning on over clocking. If your not going to overclock, then get the higher rated E6400. Also, get a better case than the P180, and if you are planning on overclocking get the Zalman.