Finally ready to get a new PC, little help please?

[nezzari]

After browsing the forums and asking some questions, I think I'm finally ready to buy a new computer. This is one of the rare cases where it would cost more to build it myself. Does anyone have any comments / advice?

I've decided to overclock the CPU (to 2.2 - 2.5 Ghz) Since this is from Ibuypower.com, some of my choises are limited.

Processor: Athlon-64 X2 3800

Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum nForce4 Ultra Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Dual Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 PCI-E MB

Memory: 2048 MB [1024MB X2] DDR-400 PC3200 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand

Video Card: [PCI-Express 16x] Nvidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB

Hard Drive: 160 GB HARD DRIVES [S-ATA] Western Digital 160 GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache Hard Drive

Processor Cooling: CoolerMaster Liquid CPU Cooling Fan System Kit + 2 EXTRA CASE FANS

PSU: Standard Case Power Supply(420 W)

CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive: 16x DVD-ROM + 52x32x52 CD-RW Combo Drive Beige

Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard

Speakers:600W PMPO 3 PCS Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System

Total: $1,190

 

[SiR|RogerWaters]

check out www.cyberpowersystem.com thats where i got my machine. good if your on a budget. hope it helps.

 

[nezzari]

Thanks, I'll check it out. I'm also worried about the power supply, is 420W enough for liquid cooling?

 

[SiR|RogerWaters]

what type of liquid cooling are you looking at? check out its requirements

 

[nezzari]

I think I'll be alright with that cooling system. Anything else?

 

[The_Tobes99]

um, the liquid cooling is unneccessary, the 939 stock cooler rocks, take the money you save to go to a 450w thermaltake or antec PSU and spend a little bit more & go for a 7800gt, it just makes sense

 

[nezzari]

um, the liquid cooling is unneccessary, the 939 stock cooler rocks, take the money you save to go to a 450w thermaltake or antec PSU and spend a little bit more & go for a 7800gt, it just makes sense

I'm planning on overclocking the processor to at least 2.4 Ghz. I heard that my motherboard isn't really the best one for overclocking, so I figured I might need a nice cooling system.

 

[Xiahou]

go for the DFI lanparty sli-dr for overclocking then

 

[Tro1086]

I think the MSI will be fine for overclocking, not the BEST but it will do fine. I agree thou, you dont need liquid cooling, just get a good heatsink and fan cooler, like a Zalman or something. And if you want to overclock you probably dont want the Value RAM either. Value RAM dosnt overclock very much, and since you want to overclock a 3800 to 4800 speeds, I would say get some better RAM, which sould be easily in the budget when you get rid of the water cooling.

 

[nezzari]

Tro1086: Can't I overclock the CPU without doing anything to the ram? Or do I have to overclock them both?