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Please comment on my new build

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CEV

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I am not a gamer but do like multi-tasking. System would be mainly used for video and photo editing, dvd encoding, internet and email.

CPU: E6400
MB: ASUS P5W DH Deluxe
Ram: Corsair XMS2 2GB PC2 6400
PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W
Sound: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music
Video: BFG Tech 7600GT
Cooling: Tuniq Tower 120

I'll be using my existing DVD-RW drives, Seagate HD's, and Case. Please post any comments you may have. I considered going with the E660 but it's another $100. Would the jump up in cache be worth it?

Thank You.

Chad
 
IMO, in this case the extra cache would only really be worth it if you are going to try to make a living with the box. If you are editing for a hobby etc then save your money for HD space. However, time is money and over the course of a heavy work year, the extra cache and CPU speed would likely pay for itself.
 
looks like a solid system, just some comments:

* you can compare the E6400 and E6600 here in the apps that are important to you to see if the extra performance @ stock speeds is worth it. however, don't forget the E6400 can OC very well, esp. w/ that HSF and RAM, so you can save money sticking with it.
* you could prob get away w/ a cheaper 965p mobo (even from asus), but that's personal preference; at that price you could also try the eVGA 680i mobo, which is supposed to give the best OCing performance for c2d
* i'm sure that OCZ is a solid PSU, although at that price range, i'd rather go with Seasonic or PC Power & Cooling (again, personal preference)
* if you aren't doing any gaming, you could save money and get a 7300gs or x1300


 
I think you have a solid build there. As brikis98 said, you might want to consider the eVGA 680I mobo. Great mobo and great for overclocking. You might not consider OCing now, but that's what I said when I first built my system. Now I have everything OC'd. Other than that, great set up. Enjoy it.
 
w/ that HSF and RAM, he damn well better OC. otherwise, stick w/ stock HSF and step down to ddr2 667 or 533...
 
Originally posted by: brikis98
w/ that HSF and RAM, he damn well better OC. otherwise, stick w/ stock HSF and step down to ddr2 667 or 533...
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I very much want to, but I have never done it before and will need some guidance. Is there an easy read somewhere on how to do this?

Thanks,

Chad
 
Originally posted by: CEV
Originally posted by: brikis98
w/ that HSF and RAM, he damn well better OC. otherwise, stick w/ stock HSF and step down to ddr2 667 or 533...
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I very much want to, but I have never done it before and will need some guidance. Is there an easy read somewhere on how to do this?

Thanks,

Chad
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