New Custom Computer - Advice

themega

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I ordered a custom built computer from cyberpower inc. and I was wondering if it could last me a while, run smoothly, not bug out, etc. etc. etc. I want advice. Advice. Advice. Oh yes, advice. Like will the CPU keep up with the powerful 8800 gtx? Like will the watt power keep up with the system? Like will Windows Vista make a difference with the current Windows XP Pro 2? Does the price accomadate with the performance? You know, the basic stuff that really matters in a computer. I need advice my friends, and I greatlyappreciate those who offer. Thank you. PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AND GIVE TIPS AND WARNINGS AND ADVICE.

System Rig

Case
XION III (BLACK) GAMING MID-TOWER 420W CASE WITH SIDE WINDOW
• 0.8mm SECC Steel Chassis
• 2x USB & 2x Audio Ports on Front Panel
• 4 x 5.25" External Drive Bay Provides Flexibility for a Complete High-End PC
• 1 x 12cm Silent Fan in Rear, 1 x 12cm LED Fan on Side Panel
• Sliding Rail Track Drives Mounting System
• Mid-Tower Full Size Metal Chassis Case
• Dimension (WxHxD): 205 x 445 x 520 mm
• Cooling System: 1 x 12cm Silent Fan in Rear, 1 x 12cm LED Fan on Side Panel
• Drive Bays: 4 x 5.25" External
• 2 x 3.5" External
• 4 x 3.5" Internal
• Material: 0.8mm SECC
• Standard ATX 7 Expansion Slots
• Power Supply: 450 Watt
• Weight: 7.1 Kgs
• Forms: Standard ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ATX, Baby AT

Neon Lighting
Blue

Extra Power/Watt Supply
NZXT PF-500 500Watt Power Supply

CPU
Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6400 CPU @ 2.13GHz 1066FSB 2x1MB L2 Cache EM64T

CPU Cooling Fan
INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS

Motherboard
(Quad-Core Supports) Asus P5N32-E nForce 680i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard

Memory
Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory

Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB 16X PCI Express (Oh yeah)

Monitor
Gaming LCD ViewSonic VX922 19" (2ms White-Black-White Typ) SXGA LCD Display Monitor(Gaming LCD ViewSonic VX922 19" (2ms White-Black-White Typ) SXGA LCD Display Monitor)

Hard Drive
250GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD

Optical Drive
COMBO DRIVE (16X DVD-ROM & 52x32x52 CD-RW

Sound Card
Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-BIT PCI Sound Card(Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-BIT PCI Sound Card)

Speakers
Logitech (BLACK) X-540 70Watts 5.1 Configuration Speaker System

Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse-II (PK02U) Gaming Keyboard

OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional w/ Service Pack 2 & Free Upgrade to Windows Vista™ Business

I don't have
Microsoft Office: I have one already.
Media Control Remote/TV Tuner
Mouse: I have one already.
External Thermal Display
Network Card: I have one already (Linksys)
G Access Point
Flash Media Reader/Writer
Cable Wiring/Rounded Cable
Printer: I already have one.
Power Protection
IEEE Card
Zip Drive
Floppy ( Is this neccessarily needed?)_


THANK YOU

P.S. Should I up my CPU? And is 250 hard drive alright?
 
Get at least a 650 unit power otherwise you might start having troubles (anyway having extra power won't kill you), About the CPU if your budget allows it get a 2.4 C2D and a 10k hard driver (the 150gb) and maybe a secondary one for extra space if you need it.


Btw what are you going to use this computer for?
 
Antec's make excellent PSU, if all you go by is newegg's customer reviews then you are a moron. Mostly jilted first time builders who have compatibility problems and complain because they didn't take the time to actually look at what people suggest on forums such as these and just buy a bunch of crap people recommend. As opposed to doing their own research.

(especially the Neo series, by far a superior and affordable psu)
 
BS, they don't.

83% Excellent
63% say Excellent
70% Excellent

Last I recall, those beat Antec's Neopower and Smartpower Series. Antec has really hit the ditch.
AFAIK, Xion PSUs are rebadged Super Flowers. Midrange at best, IMO.

Antec's make excellent PSU, if all you go by is newegg's customer reviews then you are a moron. Mostly jilted first time builders who have compatibility problems and complain because they didn't take the time to actually look at what people suggest on forums such as these and just buy a bunch of crap people recommend. As opposed to doing their own research.

(especially the Neo series, by far a superior and affordable psu)
Newegg reviews are good when you're looking for a laugh :D :D :D
 
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