Check This Setup, Please

[ShoobieRat]

Hey gang,

Putting together a new box. Been a long time. Just want someone to check out my config to make sure it works good.

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Processor
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.60GHz / 2MB Cache / 1000MHz FSB / Dual Core (Windsor) / Socket AM2
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2470587&Sku=CP1-AM2-5200

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Motherboard
Gigabyte M59SLI-S5 NVIDIA Socket AM2
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2436197&Sku=G452-2332

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Graphics Card
EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS / 640MB GDDR3 / SLI / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / HDCP Enabled / Video

Card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2597918&Sku=E145-8002

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Memory
(2x) Ultra XL Dual Channel 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory (2 x 1024MB)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1524188&sku=ULT31904

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Thanks!

 

[baronvongogo]

Decided to go with AMD instead of the Intel core 2 duo?

 

[ShoobieRat]

Decided to go with AMD instead of the Intel core 2 duo?

Of course.

 

[baronvongogo]

ok even though intel is the leader at the mo but yes everything looks good will you be overclocking? also make sure your case has enough room for the GTS. Iv never heard of ultra XL RAM so cant comment on that.

 

[ShoobieRat]

Case is not a problem

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Case
Thermaltake Black Armor Full-Tower
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1389579&sku=T925-2068

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[baronvongogo]

that case is the same as mine I think I have the Kandalf your`s is the same just without doors. Its a monster so should be fine.

 

[Nukem]

nice build. You'll like that gts VERY much! I have the PNY and it ROCKS!

 

[ShoobieRat]

I thought about going PNY, but I had a bad experience with them last time I did. I've had 3 EVGA cards, and they've all been hassel-free.

I'm actually more concerned about the AM2 CPU. I've been out of the loop with computers for over a year, and the new dual-cores go a little over my head. I think I'll be good just dropping this together and seeing what happens...darn rig's gonna cost me a fortune, though. What with all the SATA's, RAM, drives...and I'll probably throw in another GTS to do proper SLI...nice beast of a box...

 

[Nukem]

no reason at this point to go SLI... MORE than enough power in one to handle anything you throw at it now.. wait a while and see what happens... then decide if you want SLI or not...

 

[The General]

There is no reason to buy an AMD system right now unless you are a fanboy who wants a slower computer for more money.

That is all I have to say here.