Help building my gaming PC

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Crashex

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Ok, so I guess I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to gaming rigs, anyway, so far, this is what I've got. I also need a moniter. Could anyone tell me if this is a good gaming rig, and what I'm missing please? Also any flaws in my system. Thanks.


[_] Windows XP pro
[_] 3 GB Ram
[_] Dual core CPU
[_] 6 or so USB 2.0 ports
[_] Asus A8N nforce 4 sli deluxe motherboard (socket 939)
[_] Nvidia 7900gtx graphics card
[_] Creative x-fi fatal1ty sound card
[_] 4000+ processor (socket 939)
[_] 200gb hard drive (SATA) (prefered western digital make, can be found at wdc.com)
Windows XP pro
[_] 36 GB Western Digital Raptor, SATA I, 10000 rpm, 8MB Cache (http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=61584)
[_] Fatal1ty FS-C77 CPU Cooler
[_] Fatal1ty FS-V7 VGA Cooler
[_] Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
[_] Fatal1ty Gaming Pad
[_] Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Keyboard
[_] Creative Fatal1ty 1010 Gaming Mouse
 
I'm guessing you're from the UK? (You picked a UK website for your Raptor)

That looks like a nice build, but Razor makes better keyboards and mice.

Are you wanting to buy from Tiger Direct, NCIX, or Newegg?
 
Yes, I'm from the UK. And I'll be handing this info onto a friend of a friend, who's very reliable, so actually aqquireing these parts will be down to him not me.

I'll also look up on some Razor k/b's & mice. Any suggestions on which to get?
 
2 GB RAM (OCZ is great)

The 3800+ X2 is a steal right now, and the 4200+ X2 and 4600+ X2 are also awesome if you have the money.

The Audigy4 wiull be plenty to handle your sound needs.

Get a Zalman 9500 for your CPU cooler. You're only paying for a name with the Fatal1ty.

Same thing with the VGA cooler. The Zalman VF700-CU will do you right.

You're looking at all of the top of the line stuff, but are only getting a 36 gig Raptor?

Also, make sure to get a good PSU, minimum of 500W. Also, get a case with good air circulation.
 
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