So I have 1500 to build a computer

[adrunkgerbil]

DVD drive- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16827106073
Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16811119068
HD- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16822148140 (2 in RAID 1)
I found an extra seagate 160gb HD SATA laying around the house so I'm going to use that
Video card- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16814130082
RAM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16820231098
MB- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16813128050
CPU- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16819115016
PSU- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16817371007
combo deal for only 245 so i couldn't pass it up


now I'm just not sure on what LCD and mouse/keyboard setup to get

 

[adrunkgerbil]

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[adrunkgerbil]

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[dds14u]

Most of anandtech would recommend you save a little more to get an Nvidia 8800gts 320mb vid card. It will run you between $250 and $300 on Newegg.

Could look into the 8600gts for much lower power consumption, and passive cooling, but if you are making a real gaming machine, stick with the 8800gts.

 

[adrunkgerbil]

Alright I decided to go with the 8800gts. Should I stay with the P5B deluxe or go with something different?

 

[adrunkgerbil]

Finished system so far:

Case - http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16811119068
MB- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16813131045
video card- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16814130082
PSU- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16817371007
CPU- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16819115015
RAM- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16820220144
HD- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16822148140 2 of these in RAID 1
HD- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16822148144
mouse and keyboard- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16823126180
LCD- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16824252008
DVD- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16827106073
OS- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16832116213
speakers- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16836121123

 

[dds14u]

Originally posted by: adrunkgerbil
Alright I decided to go with the 8800gts. Should I stay with the P5B deluxe or go with something different?

Look into the Gigabyte motherboards with the newer P35 chipset.

 

[Shinare]

Motherboard:
Definitely go with a P35 mobo instead of the older P965. I might suggest the gigabyte DS3R:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128050

Hard Disks:
A Western Digital Caviar SE16 with a part number ending with AAKS will outperform those 7200.10 segates, will be quieter, and use less power, and is cheaper (According to techreport.com). The downside is its a 3 year warranty rather than 5 year.

Memory:
Not sure why you are going with what you chose. Its been my experiance that CAS 5 compared to CAS 4 on a C2D setup makes zero difference. I would go with the cheapest DDR2-800 memory you can find. Like this kit for $79: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820609226

Keyboard and Mouse:
If you are building this for gaming, I would suggest not getting a cordless keyboard and mouse. I've gone from a $60 Microsoft cordless laser desktop setup to a $20 wired setup and I like the wired setup way more.

 

[stogez]

Definitely get the Gigabyte DS3R over that mobo. Its cheaper and better.
If this is a gaming comp, that kb/mouse setup won't work. Look at the Logitech G15 KB and the G7 mouse.
That RAM is twice what you can pay for decent 2GB. Look under hot deals and get whatever decent brand is on sale.
You might be able to pickup a cheaper copy of Vista if you look in the FS forum.

 

[adrunkgerbil]

DVD drive- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16827106073
Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16811119068
HD- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16822148140 (2 in RAID 1)
I found an extra seagate 160gb HD SATA laying around the house so I'm going to use that
Video card- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16814130082
RAM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16820231098
MB- http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16813128050
CPU- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16819115016
PSU- http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16817371007
combo deal for only 245 so i couldn't pass it up


now I'm just not sure on what LCD and mouse/keyboard setup to get.

 

[adrunkgerbil]

Should I splurge and get the samsung 226BW?

 

[dds14u]

Originally posted by: adrunkgerbil
Should I splurge and get the samsung 226BW?

If you really wanted, but I was just doing a little searching and found this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824001087

 

[Konadreamer]

Ummmm......I say go with the Asus P5K Deluxe....comes with Wi-Fi and is a solid overclocker.....currently running my E4400 @ 8 X 400 = 3.2 Ghz. Can't complain about that.....no problems. Abit also make a good P35 board. I would stay away from a P965 board simply cuz of the headaches and the Bearlake chipset is much better outta the box. You won't be sorry!

 

[jpeyton]

Why would you get that Antec PSU when you can buy this one for the same amount of money? The Corsair is a better PSU by every measure.

 

[masteraleph]

1) Agreed with jpeyton; go for the HX520 instead of that antec.
2) There will be a minor Intel CPU price cut on July 22 (I say minor due to the price range you're looking at), you may be able to get something a little better at stock.