builiding a new gaming computer

r34n3m4t10n · 02-09-2006, 01:13 AM

yea im buildn a new gaming computer, tell me what u guys think and what you think needs to be changed/added. thnx

-ASUS A8N-SLI Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
-XG Dragon CA-DRG-K-B2 Black 1.2mm Aluminum alloy ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W, Active PFC Power Supply
-LITE-ON Black ATAPI/E-IDE DVD Burner With 5X DVD-RAM Write Model SHM-165P6S RTL
-SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s
-Thermaltake VENUS 12 80mm Ball Cooling Fan/Heatsink
-SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM
-Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
-CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model VS1GBKIT400 - Retail
-NU QL-711V 2-Tone 17" 8ms LCD Monitor - Retail
-AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3800BPBOX - Retail
-Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS SB0350 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - OEM
-eVGA 256-P2-N517-AX Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

LITHIUM · 02-09-2006, 01:18 AM

that looks awesome!! how much are you spending???

TheChef · 02-09-2006, 01:19 AM

Nice setup, however I would look into getting a Dual Core processor, the X2 series especially, to make it more future proof if your budget allows it. Also, the sound card won't make a huge difference as onboard sound is getting better and better, but if you really like rich audio, than stick with the Audigy.

stewiesdrone · 02-09-2006, 01:19 AM

pretty nice system

but if your going to overclock your cpu then i whuld recommend a dfi lanparty mobo. venice core overclock well with it

**ceewi1** · 02-09-2006, 02:14 AM

Nice setup, the things i'd recommend:

Get an X2 3800+ instead of the regular Athlon64 3800+
You may want to consider eVga's free motherboard offer
The Lite-on burner's nothing special, the NEC 3550 is better
As TheChef said, the sound card may not be necessary
The RAM's fine for most use, but not great for overclocking

What's the +12V rail of that PSU rated at? It may not be sufficient to power your system.

devil · 02-09-2006, 09:14 AM

02-09-2006, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
r34n3m4t10n New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	builiding a new gaming computer yea im buildn a new gaming computer, tell me what u guys think and what you think needs to be changed/added. thnx -ASUS A8N-SLI Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard -XG Dragon CA-DRG-K-B2 Black 1.2mm Aluminum alloy ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W, Active PFC Power Supply -LITE-ON Black ATAPI/E-IDE DVD Burner With 5X DVD-RAM Write Model SHM-165P6S RTL -SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s -Thermaltake VENUS 12 80mm Ball Cooling Fan/Heatsink -SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM -Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM -CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model VS1GBKIT400 - Retail -NU QL-711V 2-Tone 17" 8ms LCD Monitor - Retail -AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3800BPBOX - Retail -Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS SB0350 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - OEM -eVGA 256-P2-N517-AX Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

02-09-2006, 01:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	Nice setup, however I would look into getting a Dual Core processor, the X2 series especially, to make it more future proof if your budget allows it. Also, the sound card won't make a huge difference as onboard sound is getting better and better, but if you really like rich audio, than stick with the Audigy. __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=47630 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

02-09-2006, 01:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
stewiesdrone Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: canada eh... Age: 16 Posts: 36	pretty nice system but if your going to overclock your cpu then i whuld recommend a dfi lanparty mobo. venice core overclock well with it __________________ computers are fun and usefull

02-09-2006, 02:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,187	Nice setup, the things i'd recommend: Get an X2 3800+ instead of the regular Athlon64 3800+ You may want to consider eVga's free motherboard offer The Lite-on burner's nothing special, the NEC 3550 is better As TheChef said, the sound card may not be necessary The RAM's fine for most use, but not great for overclocking What's the +12V rail of that PSU rated at? It may not be sufficient to power your system. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

02-09-2006, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
devil Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 63	x2

02-09-2006, 01:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
LITHIUM Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 308	that looks awesome!! how much are you spending???

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