potential build

[deadmantyping]

This is potentially the first pc that i will build. does anybody see any glaring compatibility problems with these parts. also i will be running windows x64.

thermaltake kandalf case
ocz powerstream 520w
dfi lanparty nf4 sli-dr
ocz 2x1gb ddr400 platinum
athlon 64 3200+ venice
thermalright xp-90 + panaflo m1a
western digital caviar se 80gb sata150
eVGA geforce 7800gt + battlefield 2
vantec spectrum uv fan card

from my old system
turtle beach santa cruz
Pioneer DVR-A08XLC Silver Dual Layer 4X DVD+/-RW
plus random peripherals

 

[mOeeOm]

Nope, everything is compatible.

 

[Ricemarine]

get a seasonic s12 500w. Since OCZ powerstream 520w failed on tomshardware stress test.

You don't need the vantec spectrum it just adds noise IMO.
I say you're set.

 

[deadmantyping]

i'm still on the fence with the vantec card, the reason that i'm thinking about it is that some people mentioned that the 7800 in the kandalf case was running a little hot and increased airflow would help, do you have any other suggestions to help with that? i might just wait until after i build and watch temps

as for the PSU, a lot of people have recommended the powerstream both here and at the dfi forums, and i've read more positive reviews than bad

 

[mOeeOm]

try to get a Vantec HD cooler, its silent and it dropped my temps from 45-47C to 28-31C.

 

[deadmantyping]

Originally posted by: mOeeOm
try to get a Vantec HD cooler, its silent and it dropped my temps from 45-47C to 28-31C.

do you know how well this fits in the kandalf case, i've read that there's problems with size, and i alread have two other hard drives that i'm using

 

[OdiN]

Ditch the Thermaltake case if you don't like a case that comes with 5,223,398 extra wires dangling.

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: OdiN
Ditch the Thermaltake case if you don't like a case that comes with 5,223,398 extra wires dangling.

Agreed.
That thermaltake case is crap anyways... It doesn't even cool well.

 

[deadmantyping]

what case would you all recommend, i would prefer something in approximately the same size

 

[KoolDrew]

Get the CM Stacker, Antec P180 or something along those lines. The PSU is a very good PSU, but you could get a Seasonic S12-600 which would be much quieter. You could save some money by getting rid of the SLI board. How much are you spending on that RAM? Unless you want the absolute best performance you are better off with something like cheap crucial RAM. You could also save some money by just getting the 3000+. All Venice's OC basically the same.

 

[deadmantyping]

i chose the ram because the good people over at dfi forums recommend ocz ram and i wanted to make sure that my ram worked really well with the dfi board. sli because i hope to eventually get another 7800gt, when they drop the price a great deal. i'll consider the psu. how is the cooling in the p180?

 

[Crescent13]

DO NOT BUY THE SLI-DR. Save yourself some money and get this, and do this.

 

[Azndude2190]

Originally posted by: deadmantyping
This is potentially the first pc that i will build. does anybody see any glaring compatibility problems with these parts. also i will be running windows x64.

thermaltake kandalf case
ocz powerstream 520w
dfi lanparty nf4 sli-dr
ocz 2x1gb ddr400 platinum
athlon 64 3200+ venice
thermalright xp-90 + panaflo m1a
western digital caviar se 80gb sata150
eVGA geforce 7800gt + battlefield 2
vantec spectrum uv fan card

from my old system
turtle beach santa cruz
Pioneer DVR-A08XLC Silver Dual Layer 4X DVD+/-RW
plus random peripherals

I envy you...lol

 

[raildogg]

Fortron AX500 500W Blue Storm.

best 500W power supply that is decently priced. you will love it

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: raildogg
Fortron AX500 500W Blue Storm.

best 500W power supply that is decently priced. you will love it

The Fortron AX500-A is actually a 460w PSU.