Final setup...few questions

[Onendev]

Ive assembled two different builds (one amd and one intel) and i was wondering if you guys could answer a few questions about them...

Amd build
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor - Retail
Mobo
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
GPU
eVGA 256-P2-N553-AX Geforce 7600GT CO 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
RAM
pqi TURBO 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
Case
KINGWIN SK523BKWBC Black SECC Steel chass ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Intel
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz / 2MB Cache / 1066MHz FSB / Dual-Core / OEM / Socket 775 / Processor
Mobo
Intel BOXDP965LTCK Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
GPU
SAPPHIRE 100106SR-RD Radeon X850XT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
RAM
pqi TURBO 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
Case
KINGWIN SK523BKWBC Black SECC Steel chass ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail


1. Which do you guys think is a better setup? (Mostly going to be used for gaming)
2. Would you change anything?
3. Are the parts all 100% compatable (I've been browsing these forums quite often recently and i believe they are compatable)
4. I dont know much about a power supply so i was wondering if anyone could suggest any for me
5. I wanted one optical drive, but (like above) i have no clue on how to choose one

I already have my hard drive and my budget is $800 (but very flexible)
I know you guys get these requests often so i apologize in advance, but any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[diduknowthat]

1) IMO the second one is better.
2) not really
3) Can't go to all the links, I'm in China and the Internet is sooooo S.L.O.W.
4) Look for major brands like Antec. Also, when choosing, look at both watts and Amps.

 

[Onendev]

thanks
Is the second one better solely because of the core 2 duo?

 

[bigsaucybob]

thanks
Is the second one better solely because of the core 2 duo?

Basically, it makes a HUGE difference. The GPU might also be a little bit better but I am not exactly sure.

 

[Onendev]

Can anyone recommend a power supply for me?...i have no idea how to choose one (im assuming an ATX powersupply will fit hte case)

also...any good dvd drives out there that are cheap?

 

[diduknowthat]

how much do you want to pay for the psu?

 

[ceewi1]

Can anyone recommend a power supply for me?...i have no idea how to choose one (im assuming an ATX powersupply will fit hte case)

also...any good dvd drives out there that are cheap?

Take a look at PSU101 for some great recommendations.
The XCLIO 450BL would be a good choice.

 

[Onendev]

i was planning on spending about $100 on drive and the psu together

 

[bebopin64]

number 2 is absolutely with no doubt better. but you should back off a gig of ram and upgrade the video card. my enermax 535W is great it is not too expensive and it leaves much room for improvement. my video card will drap 32+ amps and the PSU will not stutter.