FSX Gaming Build

[Wiens]

I’m planning a new FSX computer gamer build and I’d like your help. I already have an Intel e8400 in hand and I’m planning to use DDR3 memory unless someone can give me a compelling reason to use DDR2. I also would like your input on soundcards.

Let me know what you think!!

Motherboard EVGA 790i: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188025

Memory OCZ DDR3 2 X 2gb: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227297

Video EVGA 8800GTS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130337

PSU P&C 610: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

Monitor KDS 26” (I’m open to suggestions here. I currently have a Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22” that I love but I’m looking for a larger monitor and will eventually get Track IR): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824155056

OS XP Pro SP3 (I don’t understand the multiple CD part): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116513

Case (Nothing special, just had free shipping at one time and it’s the case my first build used): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156087

CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

CD Burner (free shipping!): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106073

Keyboard Saitek(I like the backlit keys at night!): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175103

Soundcard #1: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102006

Sound card #2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829156006

I’ll pick up a Microsoft mouse to complete the build. Comment away, I’d really like to hear your opinions! Let me know what you’d change and why or what I forgot to add. I know if I wait a few weeks prices will drop on video cards and memory….

Thanks!

Kevin

 

[Shane]

all looks good,what processor you getting?

dont get the AC7 pro...theres better coolers.
i would go with a Zalman.

also go with soundcard 2 you listed

 

[911aaron]

all looks good,what processor you getting?

dont get the AC7 pro...theres better coolers.
i would go with a Zalman.

also go with soundcard 2 you listed

Whats wrong with the ac7 pro? What specific cooler would you recommend then?

 

[Ramodkk]

dont get the AC7 pro...theres better coolers.
i would go with a Zalman.

Oh come on man, the AC7 Pro is not a bad cooler. Yours is an exception But I agree in that theres better ones. Zalman 9700 or Tuniq Tower are up there.

 

[Shane]

Whats wrong with the ac7 pro? What specific cooler would you recommend then?

what he said below.....get a Tuniq Tower

Oh come on man, the AC7 Pro is not a bad cooler. Yours is an exception But I agree in that theres better ones. Zalman 9700 or Tuniq Tower are up there.

its not bad no,its quiet but im just not happy with it.

i might replace mine soon

 

[ducis]

thermalrigh ultra-90 XTreme WTF
ps what does FSX mean

 

[reddevil6]

you should get DDR2 800MHz at 4-4-4-12 or lower timings.
the DDR3 has very slow timings at 7-7-7-18 too 9-9-9-26 that is some very slow timings the DDR2 800 at 4-4-4-12 will preform better than DDR3 ram because of its faster timings

 

[Bulzeye11]

Question?

What is the total Price of This System?

 

[Ramodkk]

...the DDR2 800 at 4-4-4-12 will preform better than DDR3 ram because of its faster timings

Nope! It's like comparing DDR2 with DDR, no competition. DDR3 is a bit better than DDR2, simply because DDR3 comes in way faster speeds. Timings help with benchmarking and that kinda stuff but really, they don't show up a lot when you actually put them to work such as in gaming.

 

[`PaWz]

Right now, DDR3 has no performance gain over DDR2

 

[just a noob]

if your looking for fast german memory take a gander at this, and there are ddr3 versions of this memory(its not budget brand, but you get what you pay for) here it is: http://www.tankguys.com/product_inf...=1713&osCsid=873ce292f4a8f00900b2d6ad69f13f6d

 

[Wiens]

thermalrigh ultra-90 XTreme WTF
ps what does FSX mean

FSX is Microsoft's Flight Simulator X (10).

Great posts with good information. I'm not sold on the cooler just wanted some opinions.

Is the DDR3 memory more "future-proofed"?

Any other suggestions on components?

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[oscaryu1]

just a noob - 800MHz is DDR2-800, or PC2-6400. There are no DDR3 versions of it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

Same CAS, better brand, cheaper by $110.

DDR3 is not future proof yet. DDR2 is "in". DDR3's prices are much too high, and latencies too high to see a good performance increase.

 

[Wiens]

So I'm rethinking my build. Switching out the mother board, video card and memory:

Motherboard; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128336

Video Card; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121248

Memory 4 gb DDR2; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220282

Case; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133021

Monitor; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009125

Kevin

 

[Wiens]

Updated FSX build!!

This is an update:

I’m planning to order these parts Friday or this weekend for my computer. I’ve changed a few items around based on input received and my research. I already have an Intel E8400 and a Seagate 500 gb 3.0 SATA hard drive in hand.
Let me know what you think!!

Motherboard Gigabyte X48 DS4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128336

Memory OCZ DDR2-1066 2 X 2gb: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289

Video Card ASUS HD 3870X2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289

PSU P&C 750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011

Monitor ACER 26” (I’m open to suggestions here. I currently have a Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22” that I love but I’m looking for a larger monitor and will eventually get Track IR. The monitor must have 2ms response time!): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009125

OS XP Pro SP3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116515

Case Thermaltake Armor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133021

CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

CD/DVD Burner (free shipping!): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106057


Keyboard Saitek(I like the backlit keys at night!): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175103

Microsoft Mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105183

I didn’t get a soundcard as I’ve heard that the onboard sound in conjunction with the video card is 8.1.

I already have the Saitek X52 Joystick/Throttles and Rudder Pedals.

Total cost is $1729 with about $120 in mail in rebates.
Thanks!

Kevin