Computer almost ready to order

[harobikes333]

First off, thanks for taking time to reading my thread Also just so you know this is my first time building a computer I've been researching parts since the summer off and on >_<

Here is my current list of parts:

325 =3800 X2

300 =7800GT

___ =2gigs of value ram. I donno what value ram to get:

___ =I haven't decided on a mobo:\ Any suggestion?

115 =Seasonic 500W..? This mabe be overkill seeing that I'm not going to be OCing

$60 = Centurion 5]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068&CMP=OTC-pr1c3watch&ATT=Cases yes??

100 =Seagate 250G Comments? Suggestions instead?

___ =fans... suggestions?

___ =Monitor, um I plan on getting a LCD 17 or 19in thats good for gaming etc but not too expensive.

000 =I don't care how perfect the sound is because I'm just going to use some junky ones for now lol

___ =[Nec burner? has good reviews..]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152047 ... Looks like its outa stock..:\ Any other suggestions for an optical drive?


My budget is $1500

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Do I need to buy some Arctic Silver if I don't plan to OC past stock voltage...?

I'd rather have a faster overall responsive desktop, etc. I do like to play games though[/B]


Help is greatly appreciated!



Just for fun here is what I'm running right now!

http://img375.imageshack.us/my.php?image=121920051841344fz.jpg

 

[GoodNews101]

What do you want to do with this computer? Gaming? Video editing? That Seasonic is not overkill because you have some hefty hardware as it is. If you are gaming you'll want at least 30A on the 12v. rails.

The Seagate harddrive is good. That is SATA, correct?

As for fans, what does your case come with? Since you are not OCing the standard heatsink should be fine.

I like the Viewsonic VX724 (17") and the VX924 (19") models. They have a 3ms response time! Samsung makes great monitors, too. What is your budget?

Lite-On and LG make good optical drives.

 

[harobikes333]

if you look at my post it shows my budget is $1500 USD

the case comes with one 80mm and one 120mm fan

 

[ibbonkers]

get ocz or corsair for value ram line always had good luck with those brands as far as a psu goes your set up as listed still needs plenty of power to run DONT SKIMP on power. the system you are using now ....EGADS MAN HOW DO YOU LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol just kidding

 

[ibbonkers]

P.S. just for giggles

 

[harobikes333]

lol nice system

I'm looking for a good LCD monitor right now

 

[harobikes333]

any suggestions?

 

[PZEROFGH]

dude when are you going to buy this, :laughing:

MSI K8N NEO4-F mobo
Antec truepower 550W power supply
corsair vauleselect for 180

 

[harobikes333]

i'm sticking with the seasonic PSU unless you have reasons for me not to

other two parts look good though thnx

 

[ibbonkers]

I'd go with samsung. it has 4ms response time at 19" which anything below 8ms is good i believe. someone with more knowledge on lcd's can probably steer you in the right direction. I just stick with crt's since space isn't an issue
P.S. heres a link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001064