Recommendations for Conroe Build

[savvy]

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wis...cWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=3806386
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827151118
Scythe Infinity + Arctic Silver 5 + fan
P5W DH
E6600

Already have speakers, using onboard sound and will upgrade if I don't like.

 

[savvy]

I hope that none of my parts come DOA once they arrive (I haven't ordered yet though).

 

[savvy]

I'm about to order everything, except the P5WDH and E6600, which I am waiting until Newegg has them.

I am still a bit uncertain about the case and the PSU.

 

[savvy]

This is my first computer build, by the way. Once I get all my parts I will sure use Anandtech as reference to make sure I have no troubles. =)

 

[gramboh]

My personal opinion that case is very ugly and not sure on the build quality. For around that price look at the Thermaltake Tsnuami Dream it will be lighter, better build quality and has 120mm fan mounts (assuming you are going to be OC'ing with the Infinity --good choice on that).

As for Power supply, people will say get an OCZ, Seasonic etc. but they will cost a bit more. 22A on 12V rail1 and 24A on two, should be fine for video card needs.

Also you win the prize for 4x 7200.10 320GB's that is badass.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: savvy

4 posts in less than 10 minutes? Feeling lonely or what? :roll:

 

[StevenNevets]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: savvy

4 posts in less than 10 minutes? Feeling lonely or what? :roll:

9,000 one line posts? Feeling like a waste or what?:frown:

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: StevenNevets

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: savvy

4 posts in less than 10 minutes? Feeling lonely or what? :roll:

9,000 one line posts? Feeling like a waste or what?:frown:

You don't find 4 unanswered posts in less than 10 minutes odd?

 

[viramor]

Get a different power supply, like a fortron or seasonic. You've got some very nice stuff in that build so no reason to skimp on one of the most important components.

 

[savvy]

Originally posted by: gramboh
My personal opinion that case is very ugly and not sure on the build quality. For around that price look at the Thermaltake Tsnuami Dream it will be lighter, better build quality and has 120mm fan mounts (assuming you are going to be OC'ing with the Infinity --good choice on that).

As for Power supply, people will say get an OCZ, Seasonic etc. but they will cost a bit more. 22A on 12V rail1 and 24A on two, should be fine for video card needs.

Also you win the prize for 4x 7200.10 320GB's that is badass.

Thanks. I will switch the case to that then I suppose.

Originally posted by: viramor
Get a different power supply, like a fortron or seasonic. You've got some very nice stuff in that build so no reason to skimp on one of the most important components.

Anything specific?

Once I choose the PSU, I think I'm done and I'd have chosen every part.

 

[savvy]

I was also wondering, the Thermaltake Tsnuami Dream will be able to accomodate the Scythe Infinity, correct?

 

[savvy]

Originally posted by: viramor
Get a different power supply, like a fortron or seasonic. You've got some very nice stuff in that build so no reason to skimp on one of the most important components.

You're right.

What about this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703005

(PC Power & Cooling S61EPS EPS12V 610W Power Supply 100 - 240V UL/ULC/CE/CB - Retail)

I don't want to skimp on the PSU; you're right.

 

[Skott]

For my ASUS P5W DH & E6400 build I ordered the SeaSonic S12 600w psu. Alot of people been saying its nice and quiet compared to other units. I already knew the quality was there. It was all the posts saying how quiet it was that led me to it for final decision. As far as Cases go... thats a very personal decision. Once you have met all the so called room & cooling requirements then its just eye candy. For example; many folks like the Lian Li 1000, 1100, and 2000 series cases. No argument about quality & performance from me but to my eyes they are just blah in looks. So once you find a case that meets all the cooling and performance requirements you need/want then dont worry too much what others think of its looks. Afterall, you're the one that has to look at it all the time. Not them.

 

[savvy]

Originally posted by: Skott
For my ASUS P5W DH & E6400 build I ordered the SeaSonic S12 600w psu. Alot of people been saying its nice and quiet compared to other units. I already knew the quality was there. It was all the posts saying how quiet it was that led me to it for final decision. As far as Cases go... thats a very personal decision. Once you have met all the so called room & cooling requirements then its just eye candy. For example; many folks like the Lian Li 1000, 1100, and 2000 series cases. No argument about quality & performance from me but to my eyes they are just blah in looks. So once you find a case that meets all the cooling and performance requirements you need/want then dont worry too much what others think of its looks. Afterall, you're the one that has to look at it all the time. Not them.

Thanks for the input. Yeah, I want a case that looks cool and don't really like Lian Li either.
I looked at the Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000SWA Silver All aluminum made Modern Dream Tower Chassis Computer Case - Retail someone recommended me and kind of like it. But I am still unsure as to what I'm going to get. I want something with a side window, looks nice, has excellent cooling fans, and will fit a Scythe Infinity.

 

[Skott]

Might want to check out the Lian Li G70 or the PC7 units. They look decent (in my eyes anyway) and they have side windows availble. The thing about Lian Li is that they are made of all aluminum material. Top quality build. Do you have a budget in mind for the case? Silverstone also has some good cases. Cooler master does too but CM tends to be pricey. A person could spend half a lifetime reaearching all the cases out there. ::chuckle::