Order 6800GT, Rest of PC needed(*help*)

[RadioHead84]

Ok i just ordered my 6800GT from eVGA.com...which has offical set me on a time clock to build this computer! Finally i shall have it lol...Anyway here we go with what i want and what i plan to get. Any opinions appreitated, i just need the final ok so i know i am not screwing myself over. I have 2g to spend and i am leaving for vacation on the 29th and wont get back till the 1st. The video card ships the 2nd so i want my computer parts here before or when the video card arrives! I will buy buying from new egg so i plan to buy tomorrow..does that make sense?

2000 budget system:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-463&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
Amd64 3500+

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-499&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
ASUS "A8V Deluxe Wi-Fi" K8T800 Pro Chipset

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-152&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
WD 160GB 7200RPM OEM

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-023&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
NEC 8X Black Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive, Model ND-2510A BLK, OEM BULK

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=26-104-151&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
MX510

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=29-102-171&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
Audigy 2 ZS GAMER LE

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-144-026&depa=1
Already have Xdreamer-2

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=37-102-143&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
XP PRo

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-450&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE
Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail

I plan to buy a monitor but i dont knwo which one yet...
this one is a maybe http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-001-119&depa=1

I already have a Klipsch 5.1 set up

What do you all think?

3500..the memory and all..



Thx a lot!

comes to about 1,600 so far

 

[stickybytes]

overall looks like its going to be a awesome build.

if you need recommendations for a monitor and you are looking into a lcd, i would suggest the samsung 710T. You can grab it off dell.com for prices under 500 if you get the right combo of coupons and sales. 710T is what the 172x should have been, more color reproduction and more flexible tilt/swivel options. It doesn't look as good as the 172x but it will save you a few dollars.

 

[RadioHead84]

Originally posted by: stickybytes
overall looks like its going to be a awesome build.

if you need recommendations for a monitor and you are looking into a lcd, i would suggest the samsung 710T. You can grab it off dell.com for prices under 500 if you get the right combo of coupons and sales. 710T is what the 172x should have been, more color reproduction and more flexible tilt/swivel options. It doesn't look as good as the 172x but it will save you a few dollars.

thx for the ok on the build.

I dont know about LCDs..the ones i have seen just seem to be a bit blury on games and such. I do understand that they take less space and are suppose to be better on the eyes right?

 

[Yanagi]

if you dont plan on overclocking much i would say thats an awesome build! I envy you

 

[OverVolt]

Scratch the SB Aud2 Mine gives me nothing but trouble, and after about an hour of gaming i get screeching noise from my soundcard. Stay far away

There's lots of good alternatives to a SB Aud 2, my card has been more trouble than its worth.

 

[RadioHead84]

bump?

 

[user1234]

If you want to overclock and save, get the 3000+ with Chaintech VNF3-250 mobo and OCZ PC4000 (DDR500 RAM) and overclock to 250x10 = 2.5GHz which will be much faster then your 3500+ (200x11 = 2.2 GHz) for $150 less (see http://anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2063&p=5)

 

[slpaulson]

You could get cheaper ram if you aren't overclocking.

 

[RadioHead84]

Yeah i dont plan to OC..untill like years or later when i need to just to play a game.

 

[dmw16]

Looks good, but why shouldnt it? Just one thing, ditch that logitech 510 or whatever, and get the wireless Duo. other than that, id say you're all set.

 

[RadioHead84]

thx for the advice, I would like a wire tho..it just feels better to me somehow. I have always used a Microsoft explorer and they have served me well..but i hear that these m510's blow the explorer out of the water.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

case is pimpin.

 

[DarkAmeba]

Looks like a nice build to me. I've heard you can even squeeze the 3500+'s to 3800+ speed on air, that'll be my goal when I get my setup

 

[imported_ceejay]

Originally posted by: user1234
If you want to overclock and save, get the 3000+ with Chaintech VNF3-250 mobo and OCZ PC4000 (DDR500 RAM) and overclock to 250x10 = 2.5GHz which will be much faster then your 3500+ (200x11 = 2.2 GHz) for $150 less (see http://anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2063&p=5)

i was thinking of buying that same corsair ram...that wouldn't be good enough to overclock with?

 

[DarkAmeba]

Originally posted by: ceejay

Originally posted by: user1234
If you want to overclock and save, get the 3000+ with Chaintech VNF3-250 mobo and OCZ PC4000 (DDR500 RAM) and overclock to 250x10 = 2.5GHz which will be much faster then your 3500+ (200x11 = 2.2 GHz) for $150 less (see http://anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2063&p=5)

i was thinking of buying that same corsair ram...that wouldn't be good enough to overclock with?

XMS will overclock quite a bit so unless you're going for an insane OC like the guy recommending PC4000 was suggesting, PC3200 would be fine.

 

[RadioHead84]

Is it even worth going with the XMS if i am not going to over clock it.

Thx for all the help, anything else is welcome!

 

[Kishan]

oh man don't keep that generic power supply-you NEED a antec true watt 430 at least. Everyone will tell you to get a quality PS and you won't do it and then there will be problems-first hand experience!

 

[RadioHead84]

imma get a 480wat true antec. with the blue fan. It seems a bit expensive for a PS>....86$ but i want enough power so if i ever do want to upgrade i won thave to upgrade the PS ever.

 

[RadioHead84]

might add a raptor in there....i just saw it on sale on neweggg....sounds nice

 

[sep]

Looks good.

For now...skip the Audigy and see what the onboard does for ya. You can always get one later.

The raptur is only 74gb...thats almost half of the 160. Stay with the 160!

-JC

 

[RadioHead84]

good point on the onboard, but do you think it will doe the 5.1 klipsh justice with doom3 and music?

at the moment i have a 40 gig and that does oke with me...i can always format this one and then just add it to the raptor...thats close to 120gb which i dont think i will fill

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
case is pimpin.

that case (at least its brother) is a real pain in the neck to work with, namely if you have a large cpu heatsink. It helps if you have a friend to hold it together while you slide the motherboard in. But yeah, it does look beautiful

 

[RadioHead84]

yeah this is my frist build so i dont really know what to expect. I know some cases have a removable MB thing to make it easy to install..ah well..it will be good learning experaince.