Got my $$$, Now time to order...

[shan1784]

My final build before I order... One last run through.

The main things I want out of my build are -

• Overclocking
• Gaming
• Eventually crossfire another 4870 (will the PSU be enough?)

What do you think???

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7200 - Retail 129.99

Thermal Compound
Tuniq TX-2 Thermal Compound - Retail 3.79

CPU Cooler
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail 36.99

Memory
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail 83.99

MotherBoard
DFI LANPARTY DK X38-T2R LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail 184.99

Video Card
VisionTek 900244 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail 294.99

Optical Drive
SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S203N - OEM 26.49

Hard Drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives 89.99

PSU
XIGMATEK MC NRP-MC751 750W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V Ver. 2.92 Power Supply 100 - 240 V cUL, CE, TUV, FCC - Retail 139.99

Case
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail 119.99

Monitor
Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support - Retail 219.99

OS
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 64-bit English 1pk for System Builders DSP OEI DVD - OEM 89.99

$1,422.18

 

[baron5]

get vista 64 bit for dx10, eg warhead , far cry 2.

yeah that psu should be ok is got 52A on the 12v rail. i did see that nvidia rec. 700w and 50A min for gtx280 sli, not sure how much 4870's require, but i rekon you should be fine.

great build!

EDIT: 600 Watt and two 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireXâ„¢ technology in dual mode, dont worry you got it covered. 52 amps be fine.

 

[shan1784]

This has been an obsession for three weeks.. I really need to get this over with Thanks for the reply...

 

[baron5]

its ok hope u have fun building, it gonna be great rig

 

[veg1992]

Your build looks fine, but why did you put Xclio 650w Greatpower when you linked to the Corsair 650tx

 

[AP4LIFETN]

you'll need 64bit if u plan to add in another hd4870, cuz ull be down to 3GB of RAM.
Get one of the newer hard drives (7200.11 or WD 640GB (crazy fast))

you'll need a newer power supply...a single hd4870 requires 2x 6 pins, the corsair tx only has 2x 6+2 pins, xigmatek 650w or xigmatek 750w will work.

awesome HD
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

PSU's
Newegg.com - XIGMATEK MC NRP-MC651 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V Ver. 2.92 Power Supply 100 - 240 V cUL, CE, TUV, FCC - Power Supplies 650W
Newegg.com - XIGMATEK MC NRP-MC751 750W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V Ver. 2.92 Power Supply 100 - 240 V cUL, CE, TUV, FCC - Power Supplies 750W

a lot of ppl recommend this mounting bracket for the S1283
Newegg.com - XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

 

[veg1992]

Even a Corsair 750tx from Buy.com will do too...

I assume he probably has 32bit, so he'd have to get Vista 64bit if he wants to see all 4gb

 

[AP4LIFETN]

yep 750tx will also work, do what fits in your budget, i just like the modular cables but the corsair is an excellent buy.

side note: how much did u sell your old rig for? been trying to sell mine

 

[shan1784]

Your build looks fine, but why did you put Xclio 650w Greatpower when you linked to the Corsair 650tx

Didn't mean to... I've seen everyone's comments about the PSU choice. The one below is the one I wanted. Would this work for 2x 4870's in crossfire.

And yes I know only 3 Gig will be seen with XP which is why I am going to try and dig up Vista 64 bit.

XCLIO GREATPOWER X14S4P4 650W ATX12V Power Supply - Retail

yep 750tx will also work, do what fits in your budget, i just like the modular cables but the corsair is an excellent buy.

side note: how much did u sell your old rig for? been trying to sell mine

Just sold it today for $500...

awesome HD
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives]

Does the HD make that much of a difference for gaming???

 

[veg1992]

You're load times would be faster by a little, and you'd have double the HD space