Rate my final build list and tell me what i should change.

[kcporsche959]

I plan on ordering in a few hours, so fast feedback would be appreciated.
Case: Thermaltake Tsunami $102
CD/DVD Burner: Sony DVD Burner Black $48
Black Sony Floppy $10
Seagate Barracuda 160gb SATA $88
Corsair VS 1 Gb $79
Antec Neopower ATX 480w $85 (after MIR)
ASUS EAX800XL Retail - 282
A64 3200+ Venice -Retail, ASUS A8N-E - Retail, Windows Professional x64 - OEM, $250 in a bundle.

1060.76 Total

Am i missing anything that i will need for my system? Anything i should know about compatability problems between the parts? Would you change anything yourself? What would you rate the price/performance ratio? Thanks.

 

[saltedeggman]

I see that you are not looking to get an aftermarket heatsink/fan.

Do you not plan to overclock?

 

[kcporsche959]

Cant you push the venice pretty far on stock cooling?

 

[Cheezeit]

You can overclock rine with the retail fan

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: kcporsche959
Cant you push the venice pretty far on stock cooling?

Yes

 

[saltedeggman]

PC enthusiast won't settle for stock heasink !!!


j/k

 

[kcporsche959]

Heh, i think ill be fine. Ill just run a 5:6 divider on my ram and then i should be able to go around 2.2-2.4 ghz correct?

 

[KoolDrew]

I think the case is crap. I'd also get the NEC burner.

 

[kcporsche959]

Why nec burner rather than a sony? Any downsides to that sony burner, or is the NEC just plain better?

 

[Cheezeit]

from my expeirence on these threads, you can almost never change a person's mind about the case

and yes, tthe nec is better

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: kcporsche959
Why nec burner rather than a sony? Any downsides to that sony burner, or is the NEC just plain better?

just plain better

 

[kcporsche959]

Okay, thanks. Well, you can change my mind about the case. If you can find me a roomy, well made case for 100 or less and it isnt 100% ugly, ill take it. It doesnt have to have a see through side panel, but it would be nice.

 

[kcporsche959]

The NEC is sold out!!!!!!! .

 

[kcporsche959]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152049
Is that one good?

 

[Cheezeit]

yes, and you can get the 3540 for the lower $48 or get the OEm 3520

 

[kcporsche959]

Whats the difference between the 3520 and 3540. Should i get the 3540?

 

[Cheezeit]

40 is newer and burns faster

 

[darksum]

either is ok

 

[kcporsche959]

So, any compatability problems/configuration problems i will have with the hardware i posted? Anything to change? Will i be able to build the computer relatively smoothly w/o many problems that require troubleshooting?

 

[kcporsche959]

Okay, im just gonna buy it.

 

[Cheezeit]

have fun building it

 

[Mrvile]

For cases, this is a great case. Cheap, roomy, and great quality. If you want a case that looks a lot like the Tsunami, this is the original Wavemaster case. It's a bit overbudget though, but it's a nice case.