AMD Build, Want Revisions

[VishKapish]

OK, so I'm making an AMD build and want some feedback.

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Mobo is basically free after the combo deal and rebate. Anyone know how well the 940 overclocks?
Newegg.com - ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards Is this graphics card too much for a 22-23 inch monitor?
Newegg.com - ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 20000 :1 (ASCR) Built in Speakers - LCD Monitors Im thinking about getting this Monitor
Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies Incredibly cheap and should be good enough to power the system, right?
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Desktop Memory Decent timings and fairly cheap.
Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - CPU Fans & Heatsinks Seems like I've seen this heatsink a thousand times on this forum so it has to be good.
Newegg.com - NZXT ZERO 2 Crafted Series CS-NT-ZERO-2 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases Looks cool, about all I need out of a case

[iceyc0ld]

IMO , It's fine.

[IBM/PS1]

The build looks nice and cost effective.

My only concern is what the drawbacks are of a case made with plastic.

[dirkpitt45]

I recently purchased the same mobo-cpu combo, the same ram, and a similar heat sink. A 4850 as well since my monitor is only a 1280x1024. Hopefully it'll be here on friday or monday.

I went with a cheaper case though, figured I'm going to be looking at what the computer does rather than what it looks like. Saved $60 compared to what I was originally getting, friend has this one, same one I ordered. Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Said it was good and works fine for the price.

[dario03]

I agree, it looks good.

[Apokalipse]

I know the board is effectively only $20 with that combo, but I'd still go for something else.
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That's probably the cheapest board I'd go for. Power regulation should be way stronger on it than on that BIOSTAR TA790GXB

[baron5]

just curious apoko, whats wrong with the regulation of a biostar board, I would have though this would be the same desgin as the 128m but without the sideport memory, and that board is a great overclocker.

[VishKapish]

Thanks for the replies guys. I was wondering, for this build, would it be necessary or recommended to buy a HDD with 32mb cache or would 16 be enough? Also, can anyone explain to me what I should look for in a CD/DVD burner? Why are some $60 when others are $10?

[Apokalipse]

Originally Posted by baron5

just curious apoko, whats wrong with the regulation of a biostar board, I would have though this would be the same desgin as the 128m but without the sideport memory, and that board is a great overclocker.

I was just talking about that particular board.
You just need to look near the CPU socket to see the components used for power regulation.

[veg1992]

Originally Posted by Apokalipse

I know the board is effectively only $20 with that combo, but I'd still go for something else.
Newegg.com - ASUS M4A78 Plus AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
That's probably the cheapest board I'd go for. Power regulation should be way stronger on it than on that BIOSTAR TA790GXB

Whoa! 9 Chokes...

Mine I think has 7 and that Biostar looks like it has a 4