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Just to make sure it is all compatible and stuff, I don't really want to change anything. Price is good, parts are good, etc. And I'll be getting a GPU once midrange DX10 cards come out so don't ask about that. Again, this is just for compatability.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811233002
GIGABYTE 3D AURORA GZ-FSCA1-ANB Black Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145590
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827151141
SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write, LightScribe Technology Black SATA Model SH-S183L - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131045
ASUS P5B Deluxe ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...ffiliateID=Es5Ekr9eEBk-zVItsnV2FN1TS2GxLBAjyA
Seagate 320GB 7200 16MB SATA-300 OEM Hard Drive ST3320620AS at TigerDirect.com

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373110&prodlist=pricegrabber
Corsair HX Series CMPSU-620HX 620W Power Supply at ZipZoomfly

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115004
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail

Subtotals:
Newegg: $840.97
TigerDirect: $106.98
ZipZoomFly: $146.90

Taxes:
Newegg: $60.97
TigerDirect: $0.00
ZipZoomFly: $10.65

Shipping:
Newegg: $22.93
TigerDirect: $6.99
ZipZoomFly: 0.00

Totals:
Newegg: $924.87
TigerDirect: $106.98
ZipZoomFly: $157.55

Rebates:
Newegg: $40 (RAM)
TigerDirect: $20 (Hard Drive)
ZipZoomFly: $15 (PSU)

Grand Total: $1014.40
 
*DDR2 667 is all you really need, but DDR2800 is fine too.
*Personally, I wouldn't waste money on a Light Scribe drive, but that's all up to you.
*Good deal on the HDD, but I'm not a big Seagate fan after two new ones died within a week :P From different places, too.
*I didn't check the specs on the PSU, but I assume it has pretty high amps on the 12V rails?
 
The_Other_One said:
*DDR2 667 is all you really need, but DDR2800 is fine too.
*Personally, I wouldn't waste money on a Light Scribe drive, but that's all up to you.
*Good deal on the HDD, but I'm not a big Seagate fan after two new ones died within a week :P From different places, too.
*I didn't check the specs on the PSU, but I assume it has pretty high amps on the 12V rails?
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Better future proofing I guess. And higher OCing.

The main reason I got it was the SATA interface and the 18x write speed for DVDs. I doubt I'll ever use lightscribe. The other SATA optical drives were either sold out or blu-ray drives.

How is TigerDirect's return policy? Does the drive not have anything because its OEM?

Yup. I think 3 x 18a or something.
 
OH, I didn't realize the optical drive was SATA. Definetly ditch that! Unless its the same price as the IDE version, it's a waste. There is absolutely no speed increase going from IDE to SATA with optical drives.

I've never tried to return anything to TigerDirect so I don't know... However, I think the drive itself has a decent warranty. But still...do you want to risk getting a drive that'll die :rolleyes:
 
How long did it take to die on you?

EDIT: Are seasonics good PSU brands? Cause I think Corsairs are just rebadged seasonics with higher quality parts and modularity.
 
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