New Pc....

[M4LMiniMe]

Im building a new pc looking for some advice here are the parts im considering.

Intel® Desktop Board D955XBK
Intel Pentium D 830 Smithfield 800MHz FSB 2 x 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Dual Core
Western Digital Raptor WD360GD 36.7GB 10,000 RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA150
eVGA Geforce 7800GTX 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16
Lian Li PC-60USB B2 Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

need help on power supply and ram chips...

 

[montag451]

TAGAN 480w psu. mmmm.
sexy.
heavy.
quiet.
comes with everything you could ask for. mmmm.

 

[M4LMiniMe]

what do you think of this psu....
http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Fee...tRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16817148008

 

[M4LMiniMe]

What do you think about this memory
OCZ Gold Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory
Cas Latency 4
Timing 4-4-4-8
Voltage 1.8V

 

[amdskip]

The reviews seem good on the power supply but personally I wouldn't buy it simply because it looks too bling bling and fake to me.

Not sure on the memory.

 

[fogeyman]

I love this PSU. It's a trusty 500W PSU from the best brand--Antec. As for memory, I have the OCZ 2gb (2x 1gb) Platinum PC3200 memory. However, I don't know much about memory so I don't know which is better (your pick or mine).

As for the processor and motherboard, this seems to be a gaming machine so DEFINITELY get an AMD processor and an AMD-compatible motherboard. I love the x2 4200+ and the 4400+. They're still within a somewhat reasonable price range (unlike the 4800+) and can be OC'd (with decent cooling--I use the xp-90c and a random 92mm case fan) to 2.64 ghz per core with virtually no risk. The AnandTech review for the dual x16 Asus A8N-32 SLI motherboard also looks great.

Love the graphics card, though if you have the extra cash you may want to spring for the 7800gtx 512mb version.

The 512mb card plus the performance boost from the dual x16 motherboard would give you INSANE power. Of course, this setup is ridiculously expensive...

 

[Rashkae]

Originally posted by: M4LMiniMe
Hz FSB 2 x 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Dual Core

Just remember... Games will see this as a single 3Ghz P4. Also, it's a hot chip that consumes a lot of power.

So I agree, if you're gaming, or if you pay your own electricity bills, or if you don't plan on using your PC to heat your room, get an AMD.