my first build

The_Beast

The_Beast

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ok, this is my first build, how does it look???

case
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129017

mobo
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131025

gpu
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130066

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115003

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820220142

HDD
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148140

monitor
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824163129

DVD burner
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827106019

There are 3 PSU is my sig which one is the best??? any other good PSU around $100???

I found XP pro for a $100 but should I get media center instead???

and I'm picking up a Microsoft 6000 keyboard and mouse for $50. are they any good??? are they any other good keyboard and mouse combo for $50-75

thank you:D :D :D
 
Case: good
Motherboard: Good
GPU: Get the X1950XT instead
CPU: good
RAM: Pretty high voltages required there. Get this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231088
If you could get a 2x512 set instead, go for either of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145040 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231094
HD: good
Monitor: hmmm...don't know about that brand.
Optical: good
PSU: any of those would be great.
Microsoft 6000 key/mouse: I have it, it is good.
 
Of the three PSUs, i'd go for the Corsair HX520W. None are bad choices, but the Corsair is the best quality of the three, and since you won't need the extra power of the GXS or TPIII, there's no reason not to go with it.
 
hilmi, please start your own thread for your question rather than hijacking someone else's. It would also help if you included your budget.
 
More ram less CPU

Just between the fact I have an E6600 and have worked with two E6300 systems one being OC'd to 2.9Mhz and the other stock. I'd say go with the E6300 and get 2gb of ram. It is worth it IMHO. You will see a bigger performance gain from it in games and other tasks.
 
ceewi1 said:
Of the three PSUs, i'd go for the Corsair HX520W. None are bad choices, but the Corsair is the best quality of the three, and since you won't need the extra power of the GXS or TPIII, there's no reason not to go with it.
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is a HX520 going to be able to handle a 8800GTS/GTX if i upgrade???

Jet said:
Case: good
Motherboard: Good
GPU: Get the X1950XT instead
CPU: good
RAM: Pretty high voltages required there. Get this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231088
If you could get a 2x512 set instead, go for either of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145040 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231094
HD: good
Monitor: hmmm...don't know about that brand.
Optical: good
PSU: any of those would be great.
Microsoft 6000 key/mouse: I have it, it is good.
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i am not an ATI guy

That ram doesn't look that bad but I would rather have 1x1 stick of ram not 2x512.

how is your mouse for gaming???


Grey410 said:
Just between the fact I have an E6600 and have worked with two E6300 systems one being OC'd to 2.9Mhz and the other stock. I'd say go with the E6300 and get 2gb of ram. It is worth it IMHO. You will see a bigger performance gain from it in games and other tasks.
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i dont know if i am going to OC so i would rather buy a E6600
 
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sorry to double post


I found XP pro for a $100 or should I get media center instead???

I'm picking up a Microsoft 6000 keyboard and mouse for $50. are they any good??? are they any other good keyboard and mouse combo for $50-75

When should I order these parts??? when would they be the cheapest??? Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or teusday/boxing day
 
You should probably wait till a little after xmas. Prices should drop a little. As for as mouse and keyboard go with what you like. I like ergonomic keyboards, and my mouse is a MX Revolution.

EDIT: Check out the memory in my sig. We almost have the same computers.
 
The_Beast said:
sorry to double post


I found XP pro for a $100 or should I get media center instead???

I'm picking up a Microsoft 6000 keyboard and mouse for $50. are they any good??? are they any other good keyboard and mouse combo for $50-75

When should I order these parts??? when would they be the cheapest??? Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or teusday/boxing day
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If you have gotten the key/mouse set, then it is fine, however, the wireless isn't the best. If you value accuracy, then wired is best (at least with my experiences with this Wireless set). It would probably do fine, but I haven't played any FPS games, I usually just use my joystick in racing games.

If you really want Media Center, you could get it. However, XP Pro is great.
 
ceewi1 said:
Single card, no problems. If SLI is a possibility, get the GameXStream (of the three, although i'd personally spend more on a PSU for SLI'd 8800GTXs).
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i dont think i could put a system with 8800GTX in SLI in my budget


Jet said:
If you have gotten the key/mouse set, then it is fine, however, the wireless isn't the best. If you value accuracy, then wired is best (at least with my experiences with this Wireless set). It would probably do fine, but I haven't played any FPS games, I usually just use my joystick in racing games.

If you really want Media Center, you could get it. However, XP Pro is great.
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yeah, in the reviews i read they said that the wireless isnt the best

XP pro it is
 
i was thinking of useing eVGA step-up program and get a 8800GTS or GTX if i can find the money


When should i order all these parts???
 
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