Possible second/back up computer build/htpc

[Darkrage]

I'm thinking of a possible second computer build, using some of the left over parts I have from my past upgrades.

This is a list of the Parts I already have:

AMD Phenom II X3 720
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-652-_-Product

ASRock A780GXE/128M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157139

2x saphire 4870 512's (not sure if going to use both but have 2)

ultra 750 power supply
http://www.compusa.com/applications/...567&CatId=2533

Possible things I would buy to complete build:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104098

Only thing holding me back is getting ddr2 ram, seems funny to be buying older tech at same price as the new ddr3. I was wounding if it would be better to scrap the MB and go with AM3 socket board and ddr3?

The PC will be used as secondary gaming, general task machine probably hooked up to the living room TV(LCD). I'm trying to keep the budget around 150-300 range.....

 

[mfenn]

You can't link to your shopping cart. It'll only show the viewers own cart. Just list out the parts.

 

[Davidh373]

Assuming you get 4GB DDR2 and a decent case you'll have a great little gaming PC. DDR2 is fine, taking the plunge into DDR3 isn't worth the price of a new mobo, and assuming you are building this to rid yourself of some random parts laying around why leave the mobo out?

 

[Darkrage]

You can't link to your shopping cart. It'll only show the viewers own cart. Just list out the parts.

doh..and I knew that too..fixed thx.

 

[Darkrage]

Assuming you get 4GB DDR2 and a decent case you'll have a great little gaming PC. DDR2 is fine, taking the plunge into DDR3 isn't worth the price of a new mobo, and assuming you are building this to rid yourself of some random parts laying around why leave the mobo out?

True enough, I guess was just getting carried away with getting "new" parts heh.

 

[Davidh373]

You don't need Hyper X ram. That is ridiculous lol, but otherwise all good decisions. No wonder you were hesitant... yuk... I guess you do! That is the most expensive sort of DDR2 though. 1066 is the fastest so that's probably why it's so expensive.

 

[Darkrage]

any ram you would suggest they seem all around 100 bucks..lol

 

[Davidh373]

Unfortunately. That looks just about standard unfortunately, but just consider it like buying DDR3 2000+... :/

 

[Darkrage]

this was my second choice,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

but its like 6 dollars diff...lol

 

[Davidh373]

But see, your board only supports 1066Mhz ram... so you're pretty much stuck with the price. You'd only get a few dollars off going with the cheaper 1066, which is like AData or something. Best go with the Kingston.

 

[mfenn]

Everything looks fine except for the expensive RAM. This PQI or this G.Skill are more than sufficient.

 

[Darkrage]

But see, your board only supports 1066Mhz ram... so you're pretty much stuck with the price. You'd only get a few dollars off going with the cheaper 1066, which is like AData or something. Best go with the Kingston.

actually...

It supports Dual Channel DDR2 1066/800/667/533, used 800 before

Everything looks fine except for the expensive RAM. This PQI or this G.Skill are more than sufficient.

The G.skill reviews look bad and I have never heard of PQI.....how are they? Any good?

I also found these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104196

but no reviews....

 

[mfenn]

The G.skill reviews look bad and I have never heard of PQI.....how are they? Any good?

I also found these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104196

but no reviews....

Not seeing anything other than DOA in the G.Skill reviews. DOA's happen to everybody. What's more important is how the customer service for taking care of DOA's. Notice how a G.Skill tech personally and proactively responded to each and review about a DOA? That's why I recommend G.Skill.