The (new) Official PC building thread!

@Zoloat
I would look at this board...the New updated version of the one you chose...I would go with this latest revision of this board...EVGA has resolved issues with the first generation of board...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813188013

Make sure the memory you chose is listed as compatable with this board...can-not stress this enough...most problems people have is with memory and board compatability...check at manufactures site...

 

Zoloat, I have chose the same MoBo for basically the same reasons and I have always used ASUS in my previous builds. My major complaints about my past ASUS technical support experiences have been inconsistent and contradictory responses leaving me to depend on the forum communities for problem resolution. This is probably our best source of information and problem resolution, and a resource I take advantage of, and contribute to, regularly. All things being equal, I like the eVGA board because of the good experiences of other forum members, as well as the offer of a lifetime of renowned eVGA customer service, and a lifetime guarantee on the product. I expect a good experience with my build (described in prior posts) and excellent customer service, as well as over the top technical support, now and when I upgrade a year in the future. I really like this board for the upgradeability of the processor and the video, as well as the OCing capability. I feel it is superior to the ASUS comparables because of the depth of the OCing options, including the un-linking of related components, an often cited source of frustration for OCers. I invite you to check out the following review of the eVGA MoBo; it influenced my decision and may help you with yours’. Good luck with your system. Best, JV

http://www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/motherboards/evga/680i_sli/3.htm

 

DOH! well at least you caught yourself greensman...heh...80wire not pin...sorry for the confusion cincyrob. there are 2 wires per hole..one of which is usually blocked. The analogy stays the same though. and most round cables these days are 80 wire, in the exception of the floppy one. Sorry again.

 

@Zoloat
I have one of those Cooler Master Cases...I paid $9.99 for it...was not worth much more then that...It is not to Cooler Master normal quality...It was Ok for the price...I like Cooler Masters cases...just not this one...

I would recommend the Enermax Chakra...
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=270413

Did you look at the revised EVGA board...It is worth the extra money...It is always best to get the latest revision of a Motherboard...

 

Ive been putting some parts together and im wounder if this will work. Ive never put a computer together before, but i think i could do it. Ive done bits and pieces. I also would like to know if 680i is a good way to go, ive heard its quite buggy.



Antec Performance One P180B Black 0.8mm

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Turtle Beach TBS-3300-01 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Montego DDL Sound Card - Retail

 

sorry that wasnt all of it.


Thermaltake W0106RU Complies with ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V version 700W Power Supply - Retail


CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail

ASUS P5N32-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail

XFX PVT80GGHD9 GeForce 8800GTS 320MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 GRAW Bundle HDCP Video Card - Retail

 

@Lp531

Thanks for the suggestions. I took a look at the case and it seems to be worth the extra money. Newegg has it for 65, so I'll go with that. I think I'll go with your suggestion about the motherboard as well to keep my options open for later. Also, I noticed that it has 1 x PCIe Graphics expansion slot in addition to it's PCIe x16 slots. Is that slot meant for a Physics card? (I'm not even close to considering buying one of those any time soon, but it has piqued my curiosity.)

 

@Zoloat
Newegg charges $16.00 shipping...Zipzoomfly has FREE shipping...and includes a FREE 120mm Led Fan...and FREE Cold cathode light kit...

Installing Front 120mm as an exhaust seems to works best with this case...

I believe...I read that it was for..."Autodesk 3ds Max" which is what I think you mean by "Physics Card"...

But do not take my word for it...I would research it...If it was something you were interested in...

@greensman
Love my New Desk Top...I am Off to Valhalla...

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811166038
case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103759
processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131068
motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134066
memory

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814125036
vid card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104935
power supply

is this all compatible?

 

All that should be compatable. Any particular reason why you are going with AMD? Intel core 2 duo's are the best bang for the buck and will outperform AMD X2's. The E6600 C2D will walk all over that cpu.

Couple of suggestions: go with a 7600 gpu instead of a 7300 for only a few dollars more. Twice the pipes and GDDR3. You won't regret it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143049

Here's a good deal on some very good memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145034

 

good call Mort your on the money as always bro thumbs up!!

 

ok, judging from everyones opinions i have changed it up a bit...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194009
power supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811166038
case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227078
memory

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130062
video card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131032
mother board

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115004
processor

 

Thanks aabbccdd. Nothing against AMD but as we both know intel has the archetecture/technology advantage right now with their C2D's even with lower clock speed cpu's. That's not a bad price for that AMD they had listed though. It'd tear up any netburst tech intel.

Nothing against the kingston memory either but you can't hardly beat corsair and it's less money right now.

I highly recommend the 7600 over the 7300 by all means. The one I linked to is even better than most 7600 GT's Core clock is 580mhz as oppossed to 560mhz and memory clock is 1450mhz as oppossed to 1400mhz.

 

Mort81 do you work for BFG, lol.

okayl,
The video card that Mort81 linked you to is the same one he recommended a month or two ago to me. It's a great card and works like a champ in my system. If you decide on it you'll like it. JM2C. ;-)

....gm

 

okal,

Are you on a strict budget? The BFG Tech card I linked to is a little faster. Are you aware the memory in your last post is only PC2 5200 instead of PC2 6400? I've never used a sunbeam case but it looks ok. Nice tooless design. Is it steel or aluminum?

 

greensman,

Here's what I like about it.

Also very good price with MIR. It also has a lifetime warranty (as do some other manufactures, evga being one).

 

okay I have gotten the DDR2 800 ram, I was also wondering why do people need to flash the BIOS? Do they do it in Windows at the run command or during boot up?

 

okal, you might consider this case i have seen it for 89 dollars and i have this case



http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Hundred-MicroATX-Gaming-200mm/dp/B000I5JHB0

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_...m_keyword=antec+case/mode=g_us_b_s/skd=1/rd=1

 

aabbccdd,
As someone has said before that's no case, it's a WIND TUNNEL. rofl. hehehe.

What about this board from MSI, I don't know anything about them but it has good reviews and seems to have better features.

I'll admit I don't know much but it looks good on paper as they say. ;-)

...gm

edit:
Mort81.... I was just trying to add a little humor. ;-) You know that I have that card and like the features for sure. Like I said you recommended it a while back to me and I'm very satisfied. But I wouldn't know any better from the other cards because anything would have been better than the ATi Radeon 9250 I was using before. hehehe. ;-)

 

does that case make a lot of noise with those fans though?