The (new) Official PC building thread!

doomguard..Can't say I know much about the burner U list,but my myself I would get a BenQ

 

This is what I ordered
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811117086
Eagle Tech ET-CASW2-WOP-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$50.00 ($0.00 after $50.00 Mail-In Rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103773
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor
$234.00

ASUS CROSSHAIR Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard
Combo Price: $453.99....CPU & Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
5-5-5-12
$129.00

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194004
ENERMAX Liberty ELT620AWT ATX12V 620W Power Supply 90V~265V (Auto Adjusted) UL, cUL, TUV, CB
$139.00

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121006
Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 Speaker - $78.99

Hope I did'nt make a mistake on the memory,thats my only worry
anybody had experience with 5-5-5-12
But alas I don't do Gaming,just a lot of video

 

I'm looking for a new monitor to go with my new system. I will be doing a lot of gaming and video playback so should I place emphasis on a lower response time or higher resolution? Any suggestion on good monitors are apprecieated.

Thanks.

 

accidental double post. sorry.

 

doomgaurd and rick5446,

any particular reason why you have opted for AMD? a stock intel C2D E6600 even stock at 2.4ghz will outperform the AMD 6000+ 3.0ghz cpu not to mention they will easily OC to 3.0ghz. I think the E6600's are even a few dollars less than the 6000+ now.

It's your choice of course, I'm just trying to help you get the best bang for the buck.

 

Mort81..I looked at that but I think the 3.0 was a little cheaper at the time at NewEgg..Also went to a few sites where they compare AMD,INTEL..Ya know the sites I'm talkin about.They got the charts that show U which performs better RED,GREEN,YELLOW,long is better short is better,Ya gotta read ea chart to know.Well anyway being a Noob,it looked like the 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz.Was better for video & that is mostly what I do.Intel seems to fall short unless U get the newest 3.0 something around 800bucks
So anyway thats my story..Just a little worried about my memory,I bought the CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 5-5-5-12, & didn't realize it till it was to late meant to get the 4-4-4-12

 

rick5446,

clock per clock the C2D's will tear up any of the AMD dual core offering at present time. even the new E6600 should fairly easily OC to 3.0ghz with quality components. I don't know that they will OC as high as mine but basically what I am saying is an E6600 at 3.0ghz will walk all over an AMD 6000+.

I don't know how OC friendly the 6000+ is. I'm guessing around 3.3 - 3.4ghz and the E6600 at even 3.0ghz will outperform it. no need worrying over spilt milk. the 6000+ will make you a good cpu. the E6600 would have made you a better one though for about the same price.

don't fret too much about your memory. cas4 would have been better but you still got some good stuff.

 

hi everyone i have a question
i will buy the listed parts
XFX GEFORCE 8800GTS PVT80GTHF9 640MB PCI-E RETAIL
INTEL CORE 2 DUO E6600 2.40 GHZ LGA775 - 1066 FSB - BOX
ASUS P5N-E SLI
OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 2GB (2X1GB) SPECIAL OPS EDITION

Now the question
Will this Power supply unit be enough or i need one more powerfull???
CHIEFTEC CFT-620A DELUXE EDITION 620W PCI-E

 

Is ASRock or BIOSTAR make a better motherboard?

 

Looks like it's made in Germany,,so it must be good!!
As far as is it powerful enough,you can work it out here:

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp

 

thx man that was helpfull.........
the main reason i asked is because they say that GF8800 GTS needs at least a 450W psu.........
thx anyway

 

One more question i have read at newegg that different motherboards support different rams voltage others support 1.8V , 1.9V and so on.... but it doesn't say which even at the detailed specs. Is there a way to now?

Forgive me for double posting....

 

You will be able to set your ram voltage in your bios configurations.

 

Does anyone have any insight on SiverStone PSU?

http://www.xoxide.com/silverstone-strider-sst-st1000.html

need to get ready for my new fans, see sig for case- ripping them all out and getting some monsters from Delta fan co- anyways...wanting to put two 7900s or two 7950 Vid cards in later and want plenty of power... going to trick out the case also...thought at least a 1000 W PSU would last a couple of builds.

 

Speaking of PSU..What is more important +5volt higher amps[5V@32AMPS] or +12volts higher amps[12Vx2@22anps]

 

@herrick,
What are you gonna do with this MONSTER?? lol. I think that you have made a great choice and should be happy with it for many builds to come. It's modular and a quality company if I remember right. Hopefully someone like Lp531 or Mort81 will kick in here, hopefully they won't slap me or anything. Heck docTY might even stop by for a sec to say something. I think he was the one telling me about the SilverStone company. ;-)

Good luck with whatever you choose.


...gm

edit: to add for herrick

7950GT page at newegg.com I've had good luck with the BFG and it's on sale right now

You might look at these 8600 series as well, I did a comparison page and the EVGA looks pretty good to me.

HTH my friend........

 

@ Greenmen

Thanks for the info. pal...My hipper will be at its limit if I use 2 7900s and above Vid. cards and the new fans I am in the middle of ordering...can never have enough power I believe...

Again thanks...

 

herrick,

if you plan on running a couple cards SLI or crossfire you're definately gonna want more PSU than your hiper. not that I'm badmouthing the hiper type r, I have one too but even though it has served me well for my rig (single GPU) I don't recommend it for SLI or crossfire. I'm not a PSU guru but the one you linked to looks to be a good one. 80% efficiency rating, 1000 watts, and modular. if the doc recommends silverstone that's good enough for me.

 

Been a long week for me and I may be overlooking something here but there doesn't seem to be a logical explanation for the reason why my new hsf isn't transmitting a signal to the mobo on fan speed. I'm pretty sure there is only one way to plug it in and the 3 wire plug should be read for "speed" right? I also haven't properly tested the new cpu because I want to make sure this isn't a serious problem. I've checked to make sure it's spinning and the fan is turning like a champ. The puter recognizes the 3800 X2 cpu but is there something else that I may be overlooking or do I have to click, check, or ensure some other process is started? Sorry for the semi-general post but I'm wanting to cover a few bases here so I can get the most of my new cpu and hsf.

TIA for your help.

....gm

cpu: AMD X2 3800
hsf: ASUS Chilly vent lux

 

@greensman
Check your settings...