sk8Bass420

Hey guys im new and this is gonna be my first build, and due to wanting the parts asap i ordered them before threading on here.

I want to know what you guys think about it all? Specifically the power supply, as i was lured in by the looks. haha lol.

And i couldnt make my decision for the RAM, so i will order or pick it up at a local store later, but I need some suggestions, I think i will go with 2 gigs, so can you guys give me some advice on the RAM? thanks

and whats the difference between the barracuda ES hd and the 7200.10's?

total cost $1238 so far w/o RAM which i think is a hell of a deal.

Peace



SAMSUNG 941BW Black 19" 4 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner

Atech Flash Xm-4U 11-in-1 USB 2.0 Black Internal card reader

Microsoft FA6-00010 Black USB Wired Ergonomics Keyboard Mouse

Seagate Barracuda ES ST3320620NS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
XFX PVT73GUGD3 GeForce 7600GT 256MB

ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard

APEVIA Chameleon ATX-AS550W-BK ATX12V v2.03 550W Power Supply

NZXT LEXA-NP case

Bradan

u could have got = to that for like 1000

the apevia psus are supposed to be bad. you should have waited for the e4300 for a superclock and the mobo is a little too good vs. the rest of your components. you should have gone with a 7900 gs

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sk8Bass420

NOOOO!!
Well im not into gaming on computers at all, so i just wanted something stable at 115 bucks, so for 115 bucks is that a deal on that card? but yeah I will get into battlefield i guess.
and does RMAs cost money if the box is unopened and i just return the PSU to get another one?
and how could all this be $1000 bucks bradan?
questions questions haha

sk8Bass420

Also, if i was to rma the apevia psu, should i go with a Hiper psu? or a ultra x2 550 watt psu, cuz i really like the modular design, but need your insights.

TheCountryClub

Ive got a 7600GT and love the card...Mine is a BFG and it runs great, I also have a couple of the 22" version of your monitor and the Samsung's are so clear. Good work wih the setup, a little overkill on the mobo but not the end of the world.

sk8Bass420

So my question, what RAM for the p5w dh?
thanks

Bradan

just stay away from ocz ram with the asus mobos, i dont mean it = 1000$
i just mean i could make it perform better for games for 1000$ than what you got. but ur not gaming

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The New Beast:

Coolermaster CM 690 4x120mm
Corsair 550VX - 41A 12v
P5N32-E - 680i SLI Motherboard
E7200/3MB Core2Duo@3.7Ghz- AC Freezer 7 Pro
Corsair DDR2 6400 5-5-5-15
Asus 8800GT@700/1750/1900
Soundblaster Audigy 4 SE
Western Digital SE16 500GB WD5000AAKS

sk8Bass420

Oh, aight Bradan.
and uh thats a nice moniter you got in ur link, i think its the same as im getting.mmmmmmmm widescreen...

ceewi1

I'd take the Ultra over the Hiper, but either is better than the Apevia. Your power requirements aren't particularly high. If it were me, I'd pick up a Sunbeam Nuuo 550W for a well priced, modular PSU easily capable of handling that system.

The Antec NeoHE series is worth a look as well, but far from good looking.

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sk8Bass420

Ok, well I just ordered last night 2 gigs of corsair xms2 800 pc6400 timed 4 4 4 12 from new egg, so im set on the RAM.

But the psu, should i rma it unopened so theres no restocking fee and get a hiper or another modular psu, or go ahead and keep the apevia chameleon?
thanks

ALL HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED.