First time computer build! Assistance needed!

Corey · 04-27-2008, 01:01 AM

I wasn't sure about the liquid cooling...but I probably will want to overclock to over 3GHz.

Also, Is that video card compatible to run a dual monitor setup?

If this was your system, and you were building it for the same thing I am...what would you do different?

THANKS A LOT! You're helping a ton!

**oscaryu1** · 04-27-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Thanks guys...

How does this list look, as far as compatibility:

Motherboard - EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 750i, 45nm Support, Socket 775, ATX, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID (4 lbs)

CPU - CP2-DUO-Q9300 :: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor EU80580PJ0606M - 2.50GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor (0.1 lbs)

CPU Cooler - C283-1160 :: Cooler Master RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Aquagate S1 Liquid Cooling System - Socket 775, 754, 939, 940, AM2 (4.6 lbs)

Video Card - E145-8848 :: EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - KO Edition, 640MB GDDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV (2.4 lbs)

Memory - C13-8018 :: Corsair DHX XMS2 Dominator Dual Channel 2048MB PC8500 DDR2 1066Mhz Memory (2 x 1024MB) (0.6 lbs)

Power Supply - O261-2005 :: OCZ / GameXStream / 700-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA Ready / SLI Ready / EPS / Active PFC / Power Supply (5.6 lbs)

DVD Burner - L12-1132 :: Lite-On LH-20A1S SuperAllwrite SATA DVD Burner - 20x DVD±R Burn, 16x DVD±R Read, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW (2.2 lbs)

Monitor - H25-GM757 :: HP w2207h 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1 Static, 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), DVI, VGA, Black (24.7 lbs)

Keyboard - L23-7290 :: Logitech Wave Keyboard - Multimedia, USB, PC/MAC, Black (4 lbs)

Mouse - L23-7800 :: Logitech RX300 USB Optical Mouse - OEM, USB, Black, Optical 800 dpi, 3-Button, Tilt Wheel, Vista Ready (0.35 lbs)

Case - ULT40069 :: Ultra m998 ULT40069 Mid-Tower ATX Case - Aluminum. Clear Side, Front USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA and Audio Ports (30 lbs)

Hard Drives - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

... Do NOT get the GTS. It's a horrible card! VERY outdated. Get the 8800GS or 8800GT. And you're spending a fortune on crap RAM.

Respital · 04-27-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I wasn't sure about the liquid cooling...but I probably will want to overclock to over 3GHz.

Also, Is that video card compatible to run a dual monitor setup?

If this was your system, and you were building it for the same thing I am...what would you do different?

THANKS A LOT! You're helping a ton!

Firstly, no problem.

Helping is what this forum was created for.. i think

Yes it is. As long as the monitors are DVI and not VGA
I would get the antec 900 it's an awesome case for cooling...
Thats about it.. or instead of the 8800GTS i'd get 2 8800Gt's in SLI..

Other then that looks good.

Respital · 04-27-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

... Do NOT get the GTS. It's a horrible card! VERY outdated. Get the 8800GS or 8800GT. And you're spending a fortune on crap RAM.

Yeah almost forgot.
Get the ram i recommended it's good.
And i believe that G-Skill is one of the best makers of Ram.

Corey · 04-27-2008, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Respital

Yeah almost forgot.
Get the ram i recommended it's good.
And i believe that G-Skill is one of the best makers of Ram.

Will I notice much of a difference between 800MHz DDR2 and 1066MHz DDR2? I would like to take full advantage of what this mb can handle.

Respital · 04-27-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Will I notice much of a difference between 800MHz DDR2 and 1066MHz DDR2? I would like to take full advantage of what this mb can handle.

Honestly.
The performance gain is EXTREMELY minimal.
Unless you paid EXTREME attention to everything..
I doubt it would be any better.
It's defiantly not worth the extra $$ though.

Hope this helps.

**oscaryu1** · 04-27-2008, 01:30 AM

You won't NOTICE a difference at all. Hence my saying "Anything over DDR2-800 is crap"

GSKills is OK, but Corsair FTW!

cohen · 04-27-2008, 01:30 AM

the video card i recommend will work for dual setup as long as you have it setup right.

Respital · 04-27-2008, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

You won't NOTICE a difference at all. Hence my saying "Anything over DDR2-800 is crap"

GSKills is OK, but Corsair FTW!

Lol. But the G-Skill is cheaper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vk3fcll

the video card i recommend will work for dual setup as long as you have it setup right.

I'd go with the 8800Gt's In SLI .

Hope this helps.

Corey · 04-27-2008, 01:33 AM

Awesome...and for the video card. How about 1 of these

EVGA GeForce 8800 GT Video Card - 1GB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV

Explain to me the difference between a 1GB and 512mb Video Card...

Thank you!

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Corey New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 21	I wasn't sure about the liquid cooling...but I probably will want to overclock to over 3GHz. Also, Is that video card compatible to run a dual monitor setup? If this was your system, and you were building it for the same thing I am...what would you do different? THANKS A LOT! You're helping a ton!

04-27-2008, 01:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
Corey New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 21	Awesome...and for the video card. How about 1 of these EVGA GeForce 8800 GT Video Card - 1GB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV Explain to me the difference between a 1GB and 512mb Video Card... Thank you!