First Full Build - final check

Malaris · 02-01-2006, 05:03 AM

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KenshinX · 02-01-2006, 03:41 PM

Good rig you got there i dont see any problems with compatibility a single core processor could be just as good as a dual though and even better for gaming....The power supply could be a little too much a 500-550watt should do just fine, but if your planning to add another 7800gt or other harddrives and such 600watts would be good. Overall that would be an excellent rig good choice in parts.

And I see that youve done alotta reaserch thats also good.

Big B · 02-01-2006, 04:06 PM

Looks really good. I'd keep that power supply as it'll keep you safe when you jump to SLI. A good power supply will cost more than a lesser brand, but it's worth the price. I can think of some slightly smaller power supplies that would do the job, but you're not going to really cut that much out of your budget (less than $10). If you want to cut something out of your budget, see what high performance RAM from GeiL or Patriot (specifically the LLK or +XBL stuff) you can snag 2 gigs for. The other thing that you could save some cash on is by opting for the 3800+ X2 or just going with a single-core altoghether.

Since you mentioned overclocking, you might want to look at the Thermalright XP-90C or XP120 coolers.

thefabe · 04-01-2006, 01:38 AM

You can get a AMD Athlon 64 4400 X2 from tigerdirect.com for 529.99 and a 19' lcd dvi monitor for alot less at the same place

Big B · 04-01-2006, 02:20 AM

Personally, I wouldn't buy or recommend using Tiger Direct. They don't have particularly inspiring customer service, their prices aren't anything spectacular, and I've seen a chunk of problematic parts come from them. Newegg, ZipZoomFly---those are my personal choices as I've spent around $1k, if not more, at each store.

harakim · 04-01-2006, 08:45 PM

I have gotten some really good parts off tigerdirect.com

1,8ghz pentium 4 (88 dollars about 2,5 years ago)
256mb ddr400 ram (10 dollars about a year ago)

That p4 is not a bad one either as it is overclocked 50% with no effort on my part.

I'll add now: their rebates are stupid, and I don't think they care about the customer.

daveyboy37 · 10-01-2006, 03:08 PM

Check that Maxtor have sorted there compatability issues out with nForce4 chip sets.Apparently there are/were majot problems.

02-01-2006, 05:03 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
Malaris Geek Trainee Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1 Status: Offline	First Full Build - final check . Last edited by Malaris; 30-10-2007 at 01:53 PM.

02-01-2006, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Looks really good. I'd keep that power supply as it'll keep you safe when you jump to SLI. A good power supply will cost more than a lesser brand, but it's worth the price. I can think of some slightly smaller power supplies that would do the job, but you're not going to really cut that much out of your budget (less than $10). If you want to cut something out of your budget, see what high performance RAM from GeiL or Patriot (specifically the LLK or +XBL stuff) you can snag 2 gigs for. The other thing that you could save some cash on is by opting for the 3800+ X2 or just going with a single-core altoghether. Since you mentioned overclocking, you might want to look at the Thermalright XP-90C or XP120 coolers. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

04-01-2006, 02:20 AM	#5 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Personally, I wouldn't buy or recommend using Tiger Direct. They don't have particularly inspiring customer service, their prices aren't anything spectacular, and I've seen a chunk of problematic parts come from them. Newegg, ZipZoomFly---those are my personal choices as I've spent around $1k, if not more, at each store. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

04-01-2006, 08:45 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
harakim Big Geek Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: Posts: 122 Status: Offline	I have gotten some really good parts off tigerdirect.com 1,8ghz pentium 4 (88 dollars about 2,5 years ago) 256mb ddr400 ram (10 dollars about a year ago) That p4 is not a bad one either as it is overclocked 50% with no effort on my part. I'll add now: their rebates are stupid, and I don't think they care about the customer. Last edited by harakim; 05-01-2006 at 07:42 PM.

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02-01-2006, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
KenshinX Big Geek Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 18 Male Posts: 241 Times Helpful: 13 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Good rig you got there i dont see any problems with compatibility a single core processor could be just as good as a dual though and even better for gaming....The power supply could be a little too much a 500-550watt should do just fine, but if your planning to add another 7800gt or other harddrives and such 600watts would be good. Overall that would be an excellent rig good choice in parts. And I see that youve done alotta reaserch thats also good.

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thefabe Geek Trainee Join Date: Nov 2005 Gender: Posts: 15 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	You can get a AMD Athlon 64 4400 X2 from tigerdirect.com for 529.99 and a 19' lcd dvi monitor for alot less at the same place

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