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kylvam

kylvam

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Hello all, i am new here and kind of a noob at all this computer specs and things but i got this so far. This is my build for my new computer. can you guys help me make sure i didn't forget anything? i would really appreciated it. could you also give me your opinion on different parts or any way to make a good computer for less money? Thanks in advance for all your help.

Case- Thermaltake Armor Extreme Edition VA8004BNS = $159.99

Power supply- ABS Tagan BZ Series BZ700 = 179.99

CPU (processor)-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 = 279.99

Motherboard-GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P Rev 2.0 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX = 154.99

Memory-CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 = 67.99

Hard drive(s)- Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD = 99.99

Graphic card(s)- EVGA 512-P3-N802-A1 GeForce 8800GT = 289.99

Cooling system-ZALMAN RESERATOR 1 Fanless Water Cooling System = 179.99

Sound card (optional)-Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card = 79.99

Optical drives- SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner – OEM = 31.99

Operating system-Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD – OEM = 179.99

Keyboard-Saitek PZ30AU = 39.99

Mouse-Logitech MX518 = 39.99

Monitor-KDS K-22MDWB Black 22" = 339.99

Speakers-Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker = 124.99

all together-2150
By the way i am open to all suggestions.
 
Nope looks good, That seems like a good power supply buy ive never seen or heard of it before so il leave it up to the experts to tell you if it's good.

Ive neevr heard of that company neither so if that one turns out to be said not good id go for this one :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

That's a nice system though you know you don't have to pay for an OS right? I won't say anymore bc what Im saying isn't allowed on this forum.
 
Personally I would dump the case/PSU/HDD/water cooling

I'd pick up This HDD
Recertified: Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 8MB cache $89.99 (or non recert $149.99 W/16 MB cache = better than recertified one)
Reasoning- I have the 36 GB Raptor, and with Vista, and a bunch of programs and games, it's pretty much full. 36 GB just isn't much at all any more.

You could save big money on a Different case! There's tons to choose from.

And the PSU, well that's just way too much money (dang, I'm a cheap mofo).
I picked up a 59.99 on special Raidmax 630w and it's Fantastic! I like to check the deals, then read the reviews on Newegg.

Dump the water cooling if your looking to save money.

There's a Zalman 9700 intel cooler for sale in the computer section I'd recommend that for cooling (of course you could buy it on newegg too :) )

Btw, some people like legit OS's (not me) but some people!

Oops! Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB is only $169.99 forget the 74 GB!
 
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Quentin_T said:
Personally I would dump the case/PSU/HDD/water cooling

I'd pick up This HDD
Recertified: Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 8MB cache $89.99 (or non recert $149.99 W/16 MB cache = better than recertified one)
Reasoning- I have the 36 GB Raptor, and with Vista, and a bunch of programs and games, it's pretty much full. 36 GB just isn't much at all any more.

You could save big money on a Different case! There's tons to choose from.

And the PSU, well that's just way too much money (dang, I'm a cheap mofo).
I picked up a 59.99 on special Raidmax 630w and it's Fantastic! I like to check the deals, then read the reviews on Newegg.

Dump the water cooling if your looking to save money.

There's a Zalman 9700 intel cooler for sale in the computer section I'd recommend that for cooling (of course you could buy it on newegg too :) )

Btw, some people like legit OS's (not me) but some people!

Oops! Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB is only $169.99 forget the 74 GB!
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ya 74 gb hd isn't pretty horrible man.

Get one of atleast 250GB's to ensure you got space to save.

Id just buy a whole new zalman bc it's a new system I wouldn't put used parts on.

You don't need water cooling for that pc I forgot to mention it so good think you pointed it out.

I agree the case is expensive but if you like it keep it I guess but for 99$ id get the antec 900 myself.

I wouldn't get a raidmax psu personally, don't hear very good things about them.
 
Everything looks OK, except I would recommend the following:

Power supply: OCZ 700W It's an excellent deal after rebate, and it will give you room for future upgrades.

CPU: Q6600 G0 Stepping If you use the coupon code, you get a free tube of AS5 Thermal Paste. :D

Hard Drive: Raptor 150GB The Raptor you chose only has 36GB of storage capacity. You'll need more if you plan on installing teh latest games.

Monitor: Samsung 22" Great deal after rebate.

Are you purchasing your components from newegg?
 
kylvam said:
Hello all, i am new here and kind of a noob at all this computer specs and things but i got this so far. This is my build for my new computer. can you guys help me make sure i didn't forget anything? i would really appreciated it. could you also give me your opinion on different parts or any way to make a good computer for less money? Thanks in advance for all your help.

Case- Thermaltake Armor Extreme Edition VA8004BNS = $159.99

Power supply- ABS Tagan BZ Series BZ700 = 179.99

CPU (processor)-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 = 279.99

Motherboard-GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P Rev 2.0 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX = 154.99

Memory-CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 = 67.99

Hard drive(s)- Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD = 99.99

Graphic card(s)- EVGA 512-P3-N802-A1 GeForce 8800GT = 289.99

Cooling system-ZALMAN RESERATOR 1 Fanless Water Cooling System = 179.99

Sound card (optional)-Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card = 79.99

Optical drives- SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner – OEM = 31.99

Operating system-Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD – OEM = 179.99

Keyboard-Saitek PZ30AU = 39.99

Mouse-Logitech MX518 = 39.99

Monitor-KDS K-22MDWB Black 22" = 339.99

Speakers-Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker = 124.99

all together-2150
By the way i am open to all suggestions.
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I've never heard of ABS either, I usually stick with Antec, etc. Water cooling isn't necessary. Unless you have other storage already, don't buy just a Raptor. Surprisingly, Dell has some 8800GT's for about $50 cheaper. Also, unless you are very VERY needy with sound quality I'd just use the onboard sound. Hope that helps
 
kylvam said:
Hello all, i am new here and kind of a noob at all this computer specs and things but i got this so far. This is my build for my new computer. can you guys help me make sure i didn't forget anything? i would really appreciated it. could you also give me your opinion on different parts or any way to make a good computer for less money? Thanks in advance for all your help.

Case- Thermaltake Armor Extreme Edition VA8004BNS = $159.99

Power supply- ABS Tagan BZ Series BZ700 = 179.99

CPU (processor)-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 = 279.99

Motherboard-GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P Rev 2.0 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX = 154.99

Memory-CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 = 67.99

Hard drive(s)- Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD = 99.99

Graphic card(s)- EVGA 512-P3-N802-A1 GeForce 8800GT = 289.99

Cooling system-ZALMAN RESERATOR 1 Fanless Water Cooling System = 179.99

Sound card (optional)-Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card = 79.99

Optical drives- SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner – OEM = 31.99

Operating system-Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD – OEM = 179.99

Keyboard-Saitek PZ30AU = 39.99

Mouse-Logitech MX518 = 39.99

Monitor-KDS K-22MDWB Black 22" = 339.99

Speakers-Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker = 124.99

all together-2150
By the way i am open to all suggestions.
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Antec 900 or P180..

Get the OCZ GameXStream 700W

And ClubIT's Q6600 G0 version...

And the P35C-DS3R, or the P35-DS3L..

And Patriot's Extreme Performance DDR2-800 2GB for $37.99 after rebates..

Raptors are good, but I'd say just get a 7.2k RPM hard drive...

Watercooling is overkill, just get a Zalman 9700... Watercooling is for the pros...

Look at the FATILITY sound card..

KDS is OK, but I'd recommend another brand.
 
Wow thank you that was very helpful. I am planing to have 2 hard drives and possibly 2 graphic cards. i do a lot of video editing and movie making so i need really good sound. i will look more into the case but i NEED a silent case. the fan noise bugs me sometimes. so here is what i got so far.

Case- Thermaltake Armor Extreme Edition VA8004BNS = $159.99

Power supply- OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V = 149.99

CPU (processor)-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 = 279.99

Motherboard-GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P Rev 2.0 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX = 154.99

Memory-CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 = 67.99 (i might bump this up to 2 x 2GB but im still thinking about it.)

Hard drive(s)- Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive = 174.99 (i might only go with one of these at first.)

Graphic card(s)- EVGA 512-P3-N802-A1 GeForce 8800GT = 289.99

Cooling system-ZALMAN RESERATOR 1 Fanless Water Cooling System = 179.99

Sound card (optional)-Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card = 79.99

Optical drives- SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner – OEM = 31.99

Operating system-Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD – OEM = 179.99 (with this can someone tell me if i got two of these that i would be able to butn dvd's, cd's as well as watch and listen to them?)

Keyboard-Saitek PZ30AU = 39.99

Mouse-Logitech MX518 = 39.99

Monitor-KDS K-22MDWB Black 22" = 339.99 (still looking for one. needs to have good angles)

Speakers-Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker = 124.99
 
kylvam said:
i will look more into the case but i NEED a silent case.
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If you need a silent case, get the CoolerMaster Cosmos.

kylvam said:
Hard drive(s)- Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive = 174.99 (i might only go with one of these at first.)
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You only need one Raptor, IMO. Install your operating system and programs on the Raptor, and get an additional hard drive for music, video, documents, etc. Here's a few recommendations: WD 750GB or Hitachi 1,000GB. The Hitachi has more storage space and more cache available, hence the significant price difference.

By the way, you only need one operating system. :)
 
I would get the cooler master but my friend has that same one so i don't want to get the same one. what is another silent one?
 
kylvam said:
Wow thank you that was very helpful. I am planing to have 2 hard drives and possibly 2 graphic cards. i do a lot of video editing and movie making so i need really good sound. i will look more into the case but i NEED a silent case. the fan noise bugs me sometimes. so here is what i got so far.

Case- Thermaltake Armor Extreme Edition VA8004BNS = $159.99

Power supply- OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V = 149.99

CPU (processor)-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 = 279.99

Motherboard-GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P Rev 2.0 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX = 154.99

Memory-CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 = 67.99 (i might bump this up to 2 x 2GB but im still thinking about it.)

Hard drive(s)- Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive = 174.99 (i might only go with one of these at first.)

Graphic card(s)- EVGA 512-P3-N802-A1 GeForce 8800GT = 289.99

Cooling system-ZALMAN RESERATOR 1 Fanless Water Cooling System = 179.99

Sound card (optional)-Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card = 79.99

Optical drives- SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner – OEM = 31.99

Operating system-Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD – OEM = 179.99 (with this can someone tell me if i got two of these that i would be able to butn dvd's, cd's as well as watch and listen to them?)

Keyboard-Saitek PZ30AU = 39.99

Mouse-Logitech MX518 = 39.99

Monitor-KDS K-22MDWB Black 22" = 339.99 (still looking for one. needs to have good angles)

Speakers-Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker = 124.99
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SLi is a bad choice. 2x 8800GTs? Might as well get a single Ultra and beat the GT's... If you do go for those, a bigger case, a higher wattage PSU, and possible case fans.
 
you might be right but what case should i get? with liquid cooling I'm sure i will be fine from over heating but i need to get it all in a case that will keep it silent. could you possibly give me some urls for these products?
 
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