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[n7]

Okay, let me add my $0.02.

I despise Asus, but sure, go with the Premium, it's okay.
X2 3800+ for sure.
2 GB of RAM. Don't get 2x512, because then when you want to add more, you have to go with 4x512, which means running 2T (performance hit), & also, A64s in general seem to do better with 2 dimms. Some mobos won't even work properly with 4 dimms. You dislike value RAM? Aight then.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146425
^ ~ Some excellent RAM, which i have myself.
Raptor 74 GB is fine. It's not worth the money to most people, but to me, it is. The seek times really do give it a snappy feel you don't get with other HDDs.
For CPU cooling, go with the best air cooler out there, the Thermaltake Big Typhoon.
7800GTX - great, but i hope you have a monitor that does 1600x1200, otherwise the 7800GTX is going to waste.

 

[Agaruvala]

I agree raptor is worth it to me for my MMO games and my OS

I think i will go with this for the ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145504

Its CL 3 but I can deal, i will get two gigs of it in two dimms

as for my screen res, yeah i got a BIG CRT from viewsonice that easyly meets 1600x1200


ALSO since its a new build I I want to be sure, because I HAVE NEVER used an after market CPU cooler, do I need thermal paste and if so whats the best I can uses for AMD

 

[Finns14]

Jeez where do people get the money to build $2000+ builds I'm just not that ucky

 

[n7]

For thermal paste, get Arctic Silver 5.

And since you don't wanna spend so much on RAM, contrary to what i'd thought, don't waste it on that Corsair.
Mushkin 3-3-3 $107.25
OCZ 3-3-3 $108.83
G.Skill 2.5-3-3 $114.25

All that RAM is just as good, or better, in the case of the G.Skill, for alot less.

Here's some excellent stuff that will pwn that Corsair.
Patriot 2-3-2 $125.95



Edit: I just saw that you are gonna get 2 GB now, good.

Here's the kit for you: G.Skill 2.5-3-3 $226

 

[JEDIYoda]

Since your PSU is the most important component you can get you need to have a solid base to run all your equipment from--

HIGH PERFORMANCE PSU: TURBO-COOL® 510 DELUXE

http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=T51DX

 

[Agaruvala]

Originally posted by: n7
For thermal paste, get Arctic Silver 5.

And since you don't wanna spend so much on RAM, contrary to what i'd thought, don't waste it on that Corsair.
Mushkin 3-3-3 $107.25
OCZ 3-3-3 $108.83
G.Skill 2.5-3-3 $114.25

All that RAM is just as good, or better, in the case of the G.Skill, for alot less.

Here's some excellent stuff that will pwn that Corsair.
Patriot 2-3-2 $125.95



Edit: I just saw that you are gonna get 2 GB now, good.

Here's the kit for you: G.Skill 2.5-3-3 $226

THANK YOU, thats some of the most helpful info i have gotten on the ram thank you.

But comment again some one said get CL 2 ram cause CL 3 ram will get owned by CL 2 ram

 

[Agaruvala]

Whats the best 2x1gig stick combo for around 250 +- $25

I was looking at the G skill set as posted above or this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231020
this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227210

or this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220040

 

[n7]

How 'bout i put it this way:

If i was buying RAM again, i'd get that OCZ kit you linked to.

 

[Agaruvala]

OK Guys Finally in stone build specs, PLEASE LET me know if m making a mistake anywhere.


Proc: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
AMD 64 380+ X2
MoBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131540
ASUS A8N SLI , Prem edi
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121201
ASUS 7800 GTX
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231021
Gskill: 2x 1GB PC 4000 DDR 500
PSU: http://www.svc.com/p6zo6f3blr.html
Seasonic 600W
Case: http://www.svc.com/va8000swa-14.html
ThermalTake armor

Thank you

PS; Looking for a good UV lighting guide