Help:Perfect custom built computer

[Ridlyn]

Here is some of the parts I have added to my wishlist.

Case: NZXT Apollo BLACK NP Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

CPU:Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600

RAM: G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ

Video Card:EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP

HD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive( I think it should be okay, I`ve got an external driver anyways)

And still don`t know which MOBO, PowerSupply and CPU cooler to choose
An advice will be helpful
Thanks

That looks real good right there. Don't skimp on the video card if your video editing.

 

[turtile]

The CPU controls video editing. Purchasing an 8800GTX is a waste unless you are gaming. If you are only working with 2D graphics, go with a Matrox or Quadro. For 3D, (new addition to CS3) go with a Nvidia Quadro.

Video card:
PNY Quadro VCQFX560-PCIE-PB-V FX 560 PCI Express 256MB GDDR3 Video Card at ZipZoomfly

Sound card:
E-mu Emulator-X Sampling System

Motherboard:
Asus P5B-Deluxe

CPU - E6600 (you can upgrade later since the price will come down - April 12th?)

PSU - Both Corsair PSUs are great.
Another great PSU:
Turbo-Cool 510 ASL Power Supply

Case:
Newegg.com - Thermaltake Soprano DX VE7000BWS Black 0.8mm SECC Chassis/ Aluminum Front Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Cooler:
Thermalright Ultra-120 for AMD Athlon 64, FX / X2 and Opteron or Intel Socket 775
Panaflo 120x38mm Ultra Quiet BX Model by NMB-MAT

 

[alexsabree]

you might want to also consider getting a sound card...

I would suggest the xfi xtrememusic, but their are many more... and the xfi's are really good for their ease of use and the crystalizer, which amazingly, actually works.

Heres a page listing of all the sound cards:
Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

 

[ZeeLex]

I am thinking to get this PSU : Corsair HX Series CMPSU-620HX 620W Power Supply
and there is a nice and with 100$ mail in rebate :
Viewsonic VX2245WM 22in Widescreen LCD Monitor
Has anyone use this monitor . I like extra features but I am wondering about adjustments

What about go with water cooling?
ZALMAN RESERATOR 1 Fanless Water Cooling System (Reservoir+Radiator+Water Pump)

 

[ZeeLex]

Here is my parts List. If something needs to be changed , please Let me know before I order this week.

ZeeLex`s PC

Thanks for advice and ratings

 

[Ste]

Here is my parts List. If something needs to be changed , please Let me know before I order this week.

ZeeLex`s PC

Thanks for advice and ratings

You have two for the quantity of the power supply. Make sure its one before you order.

 

[Xandrex]

Just a couple of comments for you. One is the 8800 GTX. If you go on EVGA, they have 3 different ones; standard, KOS ACS3, and Superclocked. check to see which one yours is; looks like the standard.
Two, this card is really big and having a Mid tower will be tight. I could not fit into my Dell Mid because the PCI slot was on top and the way the mobo was, the card was upside down and wouldn't fit. Still, I had to take out the CPU fan and angle the card just to get it to the slot. I would consider a full case.
Three, any reason why you yave 2 PSU? I can' think of why you would want 2 in the same machine. It is probably messing up your numbers too. Take that out and get another HDD. That way you will be able to RAID.

 

[turtile]

If you want higher quality picture for the LCD, go with an AS-IPS or S-IPS panel.