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Hawk16

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Okay well finallu its time
for me to build my new computer
and here is what i have

Case: Xion Onyx Black Gaming ATX Case with Front USB, Audio Ports, Clear Side and 450-Watt Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2877840&CatId=1847
$120 Approx (20$ MIR)

Motherboard: EVGA nForce 680i SE SLI (TR Version) NVIDIA Socket 775 ATX Motherboard / Audio / PCI Express / Dual Gigabit LAN / S/PDIF / USB 2.0 & Firewire / Serial ATA / RAID http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3089879&CatId=2541
$220 Approx ($20 MIR)

Processor: Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6600 2.4GHz w/ 4MB Cache
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=8655&SID
$269.95


RAM: OCZ 2GB PC2-6400 Gold Gamer eXtreme XTC Edition Dual Channel DDR2 Kit (2 x 1GB) X2
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=8683&SID
$120 Approx
Total - $240 ($30 MIR on Each)

Video Card: eVGA e-GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB PCI-E w/ Dual DVI, HDTV-Out
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=9217&SID
$430 Approx ($30 MIR)

Power Supply: Corsair HX 620W Modular Power Supply w/ Triple +12V
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=9811&SID
$170 Approx ($20 MIR)

Hard Drive (2x in Raid 0 Setup): Seagate 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 ATA w/ 16MB Cache
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=8113&SID
$90 Approx
Total - $180 Approx

DVD Burner: (E-IDE) LiteOn LH-20A1H 20x20 DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive w/ Lightscribe, Black (OEM)
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=9451&SID
$50 Approx

Floppy Drive: Panasonic 1.44MB Floppy Drive, Black
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...edProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=579&SID
$15 Approx

Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 206BW 20in Widescreen LCD w/ DVI, 2ms, 3000:1, Glossy Black
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=9995&SID
$310 Approx

Mouse: Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6443&SID
$65 Approx

Keyboard: Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6480&SID
$90 Approx

FANS FROM TIGER DIRECT - $10-$15
HEATSINK FROM MEMORY EXPRESS OR TIGER - $50-$75
THERMAL COMPOUND FROM TIGER OR MEMORY - $5-$15
Lighting, Cable Management - $20 - $50
Other: $50
Operating System – Already Have
Future Operation System: Windows Vista Ultimate - $300 +

TOTAL
$2300 Approx (Rounded Numbers)

Total w/ New Operating System: $2600+


Look good?
anything else i mite need to add?
 
LightScribe is useless, I can get a Sharpie to do the same thing. LiteOn is one of the top ones, however I would suggest Samsung or Sony.
 
kof2000 said:
get a floppy + card reader instead.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16821104104
Click to expand...

Well the only reason i didnt go with the floppy + card reader is because i dont use memory cards that often so no need for me to waste money on that
cuz here in canada those run at about 34 bucks so id rather just stay at my $15 dollar floppy

thnks tho!


Ryu Hitokiri said:
I heard LiteOn sucks. Maybe this one?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...s.asp?EdpNo=3127312&Sku=S167-4500#detailspecs

It doesn't have LiteScribe but at least it's not junk. Plus it's a nice Sony for only $45. It can burn every type of DVD (besides HD and Blu Ray).
Click to expand...

Looks good, i mite go with that one.
Does anyone have hard proof that liteon is junk tho?

thnx for replies
 
From what I've heard it sucks for burning Xbox games while Sony seems to the better buy. Don't know how this would deal with DVD's but still that's a very nice Sony drive for $45.
 
Ryu Hitokiri said:
From what I've heard it sucks for burning Xbox games while Sony seems to the better buy. Don't know how this would deal with DVD's but still that's a very nice Sony drive for $45.
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Burning/downloading games for the xbox via pc is 100% illegal, so where is the point?
 
I'm talking about modding Halo 2 on a disc you already own. And I was just using it as an example as it might do the same for DVD movies. Just my recommendation.
 
well i updated my list a bit
but i didnt update the TOTAL cost

but yeah

here it is

Case: Thermaltake VA3000BWA Tsunami Dream Tower, Black w/ Window
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=4794&SID
$130 Approx (20$ MIR)

Motherboard: EVGA nForce 680i SE SLI (TR Version) NVIDIA Socket 775 ATX Motherboard / Audio / PCI Express / Dual Gigabit LAN / S/PDIF / USB 2.0 & Firewire / Serial ATA / RAID
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3089879&CatId=2541
$220 Approx ($20 MIR)

Processor: Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6750 2.66GHz w/ 4MB Cache
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...roductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=10658&SID
$220 approx

RAM: OCZ 2GB PC2-6400 EL Platinum XTC Edition Rev. 2 Dual Channel DDR2 Kit (2 x 1GB)
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...ProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=8736&SID
$160 Approx after $40 MIR

Video Card: eVGA e-GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB PCI-E w/ Dual DVI, HDTV-Out
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=9217&SID
$430 Approx ($30 MIR)

Power Supply: Corsair HX 620W Modular Power Supply w/ Triple +12V
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=9811&SID
$170 Approx ($20 MIR)

Hard Drive (2x in RAID 1 (Mirroring): Seagate 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 ATA w/ 16MB Cache
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=8113&SID
$90 Approx
Total - $180 Approx

DVD Burner: Sony DRU170C Retail DVD Burner - 18x DVD±R Burn, 16x DVD±R Read, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW, Internal
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicat....asp?EdpNo=3127312&Sku=S167-4500#detailspecs
$60 Approx

Floppy Drive: Panasonic 1.44MB Floppy Drive, Black
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...edProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=579&SID
$15 Approx

Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22in Widescreen LCD w/ DVI, 2ms, 3000:1, Glossy Black
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=9996&SID
$350 Approx

Mouse: Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6443&SID
$65 Approx

Keyboard: Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6480&SID
$90 Approx

Fan: Ultra 120mm Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1089092&CatId=802
Approx: $6

Heatsink/fan: Zalman CNPS7500-Cu LED Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...ProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=10327&SID
$50 Approx.

Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Arctic Silver 5 High Density Silver Thermal Compound, 3.5g
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=4173&SID
$10 Approx.

Lighting #1: Logisys 15in Cold Cathode w/ Sound Module – Blue
http://www.xoxide.com/logisys-15in-ccfl-blue.html
$7 Approx.

Lighting #2: 12in Secondary Blue Cold Cathode
http://www.xoxide.com/secblucat.html
$2 Approx.


Cable Management: VANTEC Cable Sleeving Kit, Blue
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index...dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=4155&SID
$15 Approx.

Mouse Pad: Cyber Snipa Tracer Mouse Pad
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2945409&CatId=45
$30 Approx

Surge Protecter: $25-$65

Other: $50
Operating System – Already Have

TOTAL
$2300 Approx (Rounded Numbers)


so what do yeah think?
 
Looks good, you can get a OEM optical drive with lightscribe and all for around $40 on newegg (maybe consider a sata model). IMO i would get a set of Corsair XMS2 ram, from experience, reviews, and from what i hear others say...
 
Well the only reason i didnt go with the floppy + card reader is because i dont use memory cards that often so no need for me to waste money on that
cuz here in canada those run at about 34 bucks so id rather just stay at my $15 dollar floppy
Click to expand...

Question: what in the world do you need a floppy drive for anyway? I haven't used a floppy in a few years now.

Also, in the original list, I noticed you had Vista Ultimate for $300. From what I've read, there's probably nothing in Ultimate that you need. I'd buy the OEM version of Vista Home Premium from Newegg ($120) and save some $$.

Some of the other components are way pricier than I'd like, but if you've got the bucks to spend, why not? I don't know that I could ever pay $170 for a power supply, but that's just me.

Good luck with the build!
 
In order to find the best price, may I suggest you take a look at DirectCanada.com or NCIX.com (it has a price match policy).
 
well if i can find the best price at tiger direct and memory express i think i should be okay

and for the ram, im going to stick with the ocz platinum cuz the memory board said its better then the corsair one i picked out and i can find that same memory for 99 bucks elsewhere

but right now my big issue is compatibility
will everything here work with each component??
will i have any compatibility problems with XP?
and is my psu strong enough to support this hardware?

thnx in advanced
 
after shipping and such from these companies, i pay more then what i would pay at memory express since they are local for me

sry bout not saying that sooner

and i changed my ram anyways
 
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