computer build noob

nuhek · 02-10-2007, 11:55 AM

I plan on purchasing parts for my first computer build within the next two months and I somewhat have an idea of what I'm doing. Please comment on my build. I don't plan to overclock, so should I opt for a different mobo? I do eventually want to install another 8800gtx for the future (1 or 2 years from now) that's why I want an SLI board. Or should I stick with a single card configuration and upgrade the video card later? Any upgrades I should make? Any advice for a first time builder? or just any comments? thanks in advance.

EVGA LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188009

EVGA 7 8800GTX Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130072

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16819115004

Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148108

SUPER TALENT 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820609026

FSP Group (Fortron Source) 700W SLi Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104015

here's the link to the case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112116

budget ~ 2300 with everything: moniter, keyboard, etc.

**ceewi1** · 02-10-2007, 12:16 PM

If you're planning on SLI'd 8800GTXs, I'd go with a slightly larger PSU. The Silverstone ST75ZF would be well worth the extra money. In 1-2 years, though, you'll probably be better off to get a new single card.

Wired · 02-10-2007, 01:13 PM

go ati i hate telling people bet the have much better cards right now and a whole lot cheaper.

salman · 02-10-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wired

go ati i hate telling people bet the have much better cards right now and a whole lot cheaper.

I think he chose an 8800GTX because he wants a DX10 graphics card. Please correct me if i'm wrong but i dont think ati have released a DX10 graphics card yet.

nuhek · 02-11-2007, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the advice/replies. I think I might just go with what ceewi1 said and stick to a single card set up. In two years, would a single 8800gtx be able to play games at medium setting with a good fps?

02-10-2007, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
nuhek New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	computer build noob - advice needed! I plan on purchasing parts for my first computer build within the next two months and I somewhat have an idea of what I'm doing. Please comment on my build. I don't plan to overclock, so should I opt for a different mobo? I do eventually want to install another 8800gtx for the future (1 or 2 years from now) that's why I want an SLI board. Or should I stick with a single card configuration and upgrade the video card later? Any upgrades I should make? Any advice for a first time builder? or just any comments? thanks in advance. EVGA LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188009 EVGA 7 8800GTX Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130072 Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16819115004 Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148108 SUPER TALENT 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820609026 FSP Group (Fortron Source) 700W SLi Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104015 here's the link to the case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112116 budget ~ 2300 with everything: moniter, keyboard, etc.

02-10-2007, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,280	If you're planning on SLI'd 8800GTXs, I'd go with a slightly larger PSU. The Silverstone ST75ZF would be well worth the extra money. In 1-2 years, though, you'll probably be better off to get a new single card. __________________ 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

02-10-2007, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wired Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado,aurora Posts: 153	go ati i hate telling people bet the have much better cards right now and a whole lot cheaper. __________________ Draiken skiie

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02-11-2007, 09:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
nuhek New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	Thanks for the advice/replies. I think I might just go with what ceewi1 said and stick to a single card set up. In two years, would a single 8800gtx be able to play games at medium setting with a good fps?