$1000 Build with Monitor

[Silent132]

Okay here is what i have layed out so far. Can you guys let me know if there is anything i can replace to keep it about 1k?

Thanks.

Here is my wishlist:
http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=10681007

 

[Kilauea]

I think you need to make this public or something.

 

[oscaryu1]

E8400
X38
MSI 8800GTS G92
4GB XMS2 (4x 1GB sticks) DDR2-800
OCZ GameXStream 700W
Antec 900

Something along those lines...

 

[Silent132]

It's checked as "shared" anyone else having trouble seeing it?

 

[Kilauea]

And what do you want to do with that computer ?

 

[Silent132]

And what do you want to do with that computer ?

Moderate gaming(CSS, Crysis-doesn't have to be amazing, i got it as a gift and can't play it now) COD4), light video/image editing(Photoshop/After Effects/Vegas).

I also need it to last me a few years at least.

 

[oscaryu1]

Post 'er up. I can't see if even after I log in.

 

[Silent132]

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=10681007

This should work, let me know.

 

[Silent132]

I updated it with a new MOBO and CPU-The E8400 and http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16813131196, im still trying to keep it under $1100.

 

[twitchtwice]

get the Gigabyte P35-DS3L and the e8400. I got my e8400 for 199 and the p35 for 89. cant beat that man.

 

[daisymtc]

GPU: go for 8800GS
DVD burner: pay extra $2 go for the SATA version.
HDD: Some ppl saying WD SE series is bad and it just have 8MB cache. May be going for SAMSUNG or Seagate
PSU: Where is it?

 

[oscaryu1]

GPU: go for 8800GS
DVD burner: pay extra $2 go for the SATA version.
HDD: Some ppl saying WD SE series is bad and it just have 8MB cache. May be going for SAMSUNG or Seagate
PSU: Where is it?

I disagree with the WDC SE comment. The 8MB cache series might have bugs, but I have absolutely no problem with ANY WDC hard drive, starting from the year 1996. The SE16, great series there.

 

[JohnJSal]

I agree with getting a SATA DVD drive, although if it's a huge benefit I don't know. Just easier to install.

What OS will you use? 4GB of RAM might be unnecessary. 2GB would be fine.

I'd get a 512MB GPU.

Good choice for the case.

 

[deveritt]

ANTEC 900 case is only $100 and i just bought it and it's awesome. I didn't see if the one you selected came with a PSU, but if it doesn't then I suggest the 900.

 

[daisymtc]

ANTEC 900 case is only $100 and i just bought it and it's awesome. I didn't see if the one you selected came with a PSU, but if it doesn't then I suggest the 900.

Agree. But the selling point of P182 is quiet.
The P180 is silver in color, but $20 cheaper...

 

[Silent132]

To answer a few questions-

I will be using vista ultimate, i have a copy so why not use it. I have heard that it can recognize more than 4gs and the G. Skill set has great reviews for the price tag.

EDIT: NO PSU IN P182. Someone recommend a good/inexpensive one please!!

Also, ill replace the dvd drive with the SATA version. I know i'm sort of limited with the budget including monitor so thank you for the prior suggestions.

Anything else i should take a second look at?

 

[JohnJSal]

To answer a few questions-

I will be using vista ultimate, i have a copy so why not use it. I have heard that it can recognize more than 4gs and the G. Skill set has great reviews for the price tag.

EDIT: NO PSU IN P182. Someone recommend a good/inexpensive one please!!

Also, ill replace the dvd drive with the SATA version. I know i'm sort of limited with the budget including monitor so thank you for the prior suggestions.

Anything else i should take a second look at?

Well, not exactly cheap, but I can vouch for this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002

All the cables are a great length for the P182. From what I hear, if cables are too short they won't reach all around this particular case because of the cable management system, so they'd probably have to be fed up through the center hole.