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[UriA702]

I am looking at spending $700 on a new system. Not for gaming, I was just wondering what you guys thought about set up and any substitutions you guys would make.

I would also like advice on a cash, I can't seem to find one I really like. I want something inexpensive, sleek and stylish, with a clear side panel, I dont really like the gaming ones. Thanks.


dvd burner
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-05 - OEM $33.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106073

dvd drive
LITE-ON Combo Black SATA Model DH-52C2S-04 - OEM $22.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106100

case:
Sunbeam IC-SS-US-SVBK Silver/Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply - Retail $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811166027

HDD:
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074

Video card:
XFX PVT88SFDF4 GeForce 8800GS 384MB 192-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150275

RAM:
Kingston HyperX 4GB(4 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Quad Kit Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2K4/4G - Retail $121.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134596

Mobo:
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 Wolfdale 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model EU80570PJ0676M - OEM $179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115047

total: $718.92

 

[cohen]

Go for this ram - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211188

Otherwise looks good.

 

[Ramodkk]

Or this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

 

[cohen]

Or this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

This should also work.

 

[UriA702]

Hmmm, do you guys really believe I will see no benefit from 1066 mhz ram, it just feels more progressive for me, Is it worth it to spend the extra cash for the 1066 mhz ram, would the 800 not perform up to par with the 1066?

 

[Ramodkk]

Honestly, you won'te see a big difference, if I were you I'd save the money...

 

[daisymtc]

You PSU come with case is a bit weak. single +12@ 20A. Strong recommend you get a better one.

 

[oscaryu1]

Agreed. hec Orion 585W.

 

[Ramodkk]

Yep, or Rosewill RD500

And if you do choose to get a better PSU, you might want to get a cheaper (and better in a way) case, such as this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115

Everything else looks fine, you chose that perfect motherboard!

 

[UriA702]

how about this case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156062

I am looking for a case with adequate airflow, and substantial PSU for around $100. This seems like a good deal.

 

[Ramodkk]

You don't need the PSU that comes with the case so you really should look for cases without PSU's

I suggest something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025&Tpk=nzxt+apollo+black

or if you really want the Raidmax Smilodon, get it without the PSU because those PSU's that come included with the case are known to melt your cables down to the last capacitor in your motherboard.

No Power supply $90 free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156063

 

[oscaryu1]

Let's just put it this way... All case PSUs should end up in the dumpster the moment it arrives at your doorstep.

However, there are some quality PSUs, as Ultra had a case/PSU combo on TD that looked quite decent.