Rate My Build

[Cubby]

Hello guys and gals. Just new here. Just wondering if anyone would please rate my future build and tell me whether its going to work together or if i should change something . I will also add links to newegg. Also please be mindful that I live in Australia and we don't have everything over here.

1x Antec "Nine Hundred" ATX Tower Gaming Case
Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

1x Enermax 625 watt ATX power supply MODU82+
Newegg.com - ENERMAX INFINITI EIN720AWT 720W ATX12V/ EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

1x Intel CORE 2 DUO E8400
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

1x GeIL PC2-6400 800MHz Evo One DDR2 Dual Channel Kit, 4.0GB(2x2.0G)
Newegg.com - GeIL Evo One 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

1x ASUS P5Q-E P45
Newegg.com - ASUS P5Q-E LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

1x Western Digital, 1TB, Caviar Black, 7200RPM
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

1x EVGA GF GTX 285 PCI-E 2.0 1GB DDR3 512-bit, 648/2484MHz.
Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1281-AR GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

1x LCD 22", Samsung Widescreen 2243BW
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 2243BWX High Gloss Piano Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height/Pivot Adjustments and 2-port USB Hub 300 cd/m2 DC 8000:1 - LCD Monitors

1x Windows XP.

Thanks for looking over my list, I know its a wall but please do take the time.

Thank You. Cubby.

 

[chesirecat1701]

Well you could use faster ram

Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

The E8400 is a great OC'r you could get the E8500 for a few bucks more

That PSU is craptastic lol I'm not thebest one to pick a PSU so I'll let someone else chime in

 

[Luke]

that psu is not TOO BAD but i personally don't like that brand, and have heard some bad things about them. A 550vx for the psu, maybe 750 tx if you want to spend that much, it is a great psu.

yeah, i would not get that ram,,, but 1066 IMO is pointless as you can oc 800mhz ram to that and even if you don't it's barely an increase in speed, also most 1066 kits (didn't bother to check that ocz kit) up the timings, which is worse. Id grab some ocz reapers or crucial ballistix.

Also, Do you really need that 285? Do you game, if so at what RES? Because a gtx 260 core 216 is cheaper and is a beast for 1680x1050, i know, i have one.

 

[newbiebuilderguy]

This mobo is nice and a good deal...GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Do u really need a terabyte? Check this one out...Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Get this memory, its way cheaper and is just as fast(almost) I have my e8400 rig set up this way and it flies! Oh yeah, get a good power supply like Corsair. U should save a few bucks and have a very nice machine! good luck

 

[Cubby]

The only reason i chose the 1tb is because it was just as cheap as the 650 i had chosen thats all.
I will be gaming, but if you feel i should change the gfx card i will. Are you suggesting i change the mobo to the gigabyte or should i be all right with the asus mobo. I will change the psu, its not an issue. I will put up a new list soon.

 

[Stevo808]

I personally don't like ASUS motherboards in my opinion, i had 3 boards would crap out on me right after the warranty expired. But that was 4 years ago with the later models and probably just bad luck =(

 

[Baez]

Enermax make good power supplies. They aren't anywhere near PC P&C or Seasonic but they get the job done and done well.

For the motherboard go for the Biostar TPower i45 if overclocking if not then the P5Q is fine.

 

[Cubby]

Well this is my new list. I hope everything is in order.

1x Antec Nine Hundred Tower

1x Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3 P45

1x Intel E8400 CORE 2 DUO

1x OCZ DDR2 4G(2x2G)PC8500 1066Mhz Reaper

1x XFX GeForce GTX285 xxx Edition 1024M DDR3 (only reason i am getting it because its cheaper than expected)

1x SeaSonic PSR650+ 650W S12+

1x Samsung 2243BW Wide Black 5ms

1x Western Digital 1TB SATAII 32M 3GB/s(WD1001FALS)

thanks again to everyone thats helping me.

 

[Baez]

Looks good. Just a quick tidbit of info. A processor can't be ATX . You either got that from your motherboard or case info.

 

[qHooteX]

On this system should be 64bit. All other may choose himself..

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-DS4 AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX Ultra Durable II AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-DS4 AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX Ultra Durable II AMD Motherboard

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GV-N285-1GH-B GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
GIGABYTE GV-N285-1GH-B GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Newegg.com - CHIEFTEC Turbo CFT-750-14C 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
CHIEFTEC Turbo CFT-750-14C 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Newegg.com - A-DATA G series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
2X A-DATA G series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory=8GB

Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 920 2.8GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
AMD Phenom II X4 920 2.8GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Processor