Another New Build

azwebs · 03-30-2008, 03:51 PM

Here's the list of components for the build. I'd like someone to check absolutely everything.

This includes power supply connections, motherboard and interoperability issues, and whether the machine will be upgradeable for the future (eg new graphics, extra HDD, and extra 1gb RAM (although mobo only supports 4gb, etc). I need to know absolutely everything there is to know about this machine, and the way the components will work together.

As I say, someone. Please spend the time reading the information for all of these products on the ebuyer.com site, so that I can be sure. Please can someone go over this extremely thoroughly, and tell me whether or not it will work. Thanks for your time, anyone that undertakes this task.

Edit: Also, does anyone know who the OEM of Ebuyer's Extra Value PSU's is, and whether they appear on the good/bad PSU list here.

Plus, here's the list of links to save anyone the time of loading and searching.

Case:
http://www.ebuyer.com/130304

Mouse:
http://www.ebuyer.com/132122

Keyboard:
http://www.ebuyer.com/132136

Motherboard:
http://www.ebuyer.com/140061

OS:
http://www.ebuyer.com/132052

Optical:
http://www.ebuyer.com/134324

RAM:
http://www.ebuyer.com/139662 and http://www.ebuyer.com/142390

HDD:
http://www.ebuyer.com/130826

CPU/Processor:
http://www.ebuyer.com/135668

Monitor:
http://www.ebuyer.com/138126

Fan:
http://www.ebuyer.com/082238

Graphics:
http://www.ebuyer.com/142592

PSU:
http://www.ebuyer.com/135197

daisymtc · 03-30-2008, 05:22 PM

I'd rather get a branded PSU. I have had using their PSU, although not this one, it start noisy after 9 month.
OCZ StealthXtream 500W PSU £32.66
Your machine don't need 700W, with 8600GT, 400-450W is enough.

Then, you can get SATA DVD burner.

OS and RAM: Why don't you get 64bit OS and get 4GB RAM.
Or if you insist of 32bit with 3GB. 2 x 1GB + 2 x 512MB Running faster.
And the RAM you're chosen is at CL6, SLOW!
Get OCZ Platinum at DDR2 CL4

GPU: Are you using the machine for gaming, 8600GT is not really good. Get 9600GT if you can afford.

Monitor: That Acer is use VGA input. You'd better get one with DVI
LG L204WT
HANNS.G HW191D

azwebs · 03-30-2008, 05:49 PM

Btw, if my motherboard supplies 1.8v of power to the RAM slots, do you just change the BIOS to make it supply 2.1v of power (needed for the OCZ modules suggested)?

Thanks. Just compiling the final components list.

azwebs · 03-30-2008, 06:08 PM

OK, thanks for everything, daisymtc. I think I've got my final components list worked out. It's a bit over what I wanted to spend, and I've kept the configuration of 3 x 1gb sticks and 32bit OS, because this leaves room for future upgrades (all RAM 4-4-4-15 timings). The graphics card is going up to a 9600GT (or the latest card at the time) at the end of this summer. Thanks for your help in component selection. Gone for the new monitor, PSU and DVD drive. Here's the new components list.

Any last modifications should be suggested now, I'm ordering this build in 2 days (Tuesday, 5:00pm GMT+0). Btw, that's an approx. time.

**oscaryu1** · 03-31-2008, 01:56 AM

Get at least a E6750. Also, get more than 1GB of RAM. With 2GB and Vista, I still want more.

daisymtc · 03-31-2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azwebs

OK, thanks for everything, daisymtc. I think I've got my final components list worked out. It's a bit over what I wanted to spend, and I've kept the configuration of 3 x 1gb sticks and 32bit OS, because this leaves room for future upgrades (all RAM 4-4-4-15 timings). The graphics card is going up to a 9600GT (or the latest card at the time) at the end of this summer. Thanks for your help in component selection. Gone for the new monitor, PSU and DVD drive. Here's the new components list.

Any last modifications should be suggested now, I'm ordering this build in 2 days (Tuesday, 5:00pm GMT+0). Btw, that's an approx. time.

You've changed your motherboard to 650i chipset?? Why?
Intel P31/P35 chipset is better overclocking. While 650i is a outdated one.

cohen · 03-31-2008, 11:51 AM

For vista you may want to get 2GB!

03-30-2008, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
azwebs Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 14 Posts: 395	Another New Build Here's the list of components for the build. I'd like someone to check absolutely everything. This includes power supply connections, motherboard and interoperability issues, and whether the machine will be upgradeable for the future (eg new graphics, extra HDD, and extra 1gb RAM (although mobo only supports 4gb, etc). I need to know absolutely everything there is to know about this machine, and the way the components will work together. As I say, someone. Please spend the time reading the information for all of these products on the ebuyer.com site, so that I can be sure. Please can someone go over this extremely thoroughly, and tell me whether or not it will work. Thanks for your time, anyone that undertakes this task. Edit: Also, does anyone know who the OEM of Ebuyer's Extra Value PSU's is, and whether they appear on the good/bad PSU list here. Plus, here's the list of links to save anyone the time of loading and searching. Case: http://www.ebuyer.com/130304 Mouse: http://www.ebuyer.com/132122 Keyboard: http://www.ebuyer.com/132136 Motherboard: http://www.ebuyer.com/140061 OS: http://www.ebuyer.com/132052 Optical: http://www.ebuyer.com/134324 RAM: http://www.ebuyer.com/139662 and http://www.ebuyer.com/142390 HDD: http://www.ebuyer.com/130826 CPU/Processor: http://www.ebuyer.com/135668 Monitor: http://www.ebuyer.com/138126 Fan: http://www.ebuyer.com/082238 Graphics: http://www.ebuyer.com/142592 PSU: http://www.ebuyer.com/135197 __________________ In no way should my posts be taken as professional advice. Use the information I provide at your own risk. Intel Core 2 Quad QX6850 3.0Ghz @ 4.5Ghz 8GB OCZ ReaperX 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM (4 x 2gb) 3 x 1TB Seagate SATA II 7200RPM 32MB XFX GTX280 1GB OC'ed Edition in 3-Way SLi 4x BluRay Writer, 24x DL DVD Burner 2 x Samsung SM245B+ 24" (1920 x 1200) Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit Last edited by azwebs; 03-30-2008 at 05:17 PM. Reason: OEM PSU and list of links

03-30-2008, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
azwebs Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 14 Posts: 395	Btw, if my motherboard supplies 1.8v of power to the RAM slots, do you just change the BIOS to make it supply 2.1v of power (needed for the OCZ modules suggested)? Thanks. Just compiling the final components list. __________________ In no way should my posts be taken as professional advice. Use the information I provide at your own risk. Intel Core 2 Quad QX6850 3.0Ghz @ 4.5Ghz 8GB OCZ ReaperX 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM (4 x 2gb) 3 x 1TB Seagate SATA II 7200RPM 32MB XFX GTX280 1GB OC'ed Edition in 3-Way SLi 4x BluRay Writer, 24x DL DVD Burner 2 x Samsung SM245B+ 24" (1920 x 1200) Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit

03-30-2008, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
azwebs Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 14 Posts: 395	OK, thanks for everything, daisymtc. I think I've got my final components list worked out. It's a bit over what I wanted to spend, and I've kept the configuration of 3 x 1gb sticks and 32bit OS, because this leaves room for future upgrades (all RAM 4-4-4-15 timings). The graphics card is going up to a 9600GT (or the latest card at the time) at the end of this summer. Thanks for your help in component selection. Gone for the new monitor, PSU and DVD drive. Here's the new components list. Any last modifications should be suggested now, I'm ordering this build in 2 days (Tuesday, 5:00pm GMT+0). Btw, that's an approx. time. __________________ In no way should my posts be taken as professional advice. Use the information I provide at your own risk. Intel Core 2 Quad QX6850 3.0Ghz @ 4.5Ghz 8GB OCZ ReaperX 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM (4 x 2gb) 3 x 1TB Seagate SATA II 7200RPM 32MB XFX GTX280 1GB OC'ed Edition in 3-Way SLi 4x BluRay Writer, 24x DL DVD Burner 2 x Samsung SM245B+ 24" (1920 x 1200) Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit Last edited by azwebs; 03-30-2008 at 06:12 PM. Reason: Updated components list

03-31-2008, 01:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,142	Get at least a E6750. Also, get more than 1GB of RAM. With 2GB and Vista, I still want more. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

03-31-2008, 11:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,146	For vista you may want to get 2GB! __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

03-30-2008, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,559	I'd rather get a branded PSU. I have had using their PSU, although not this one, it start noisy after 9 month. OCZ StealthXtream 500W PSU £32.66 Your machine don't need 700W, with 8600GT, 400-450W is enough. Then, you can get SATA DVD burner. OS and RAM: Why don't you get 64bit OS and get 4GB RAM. Or if you insist of 32bit with 3GB. 2 x 1GB + 2 x 512MB Running faster. And the RAM you're chosen is at CL6, SLOW! Get OCZ Platinum at DDR2 CL4 GPU: Are you using the machine for gaming, 8600GT is not really good. Get 9600GT if you can afford. Monitor: That Acer is use VGA input. You'd better get one with DVI LG L204WT HANNS.G HW191D

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