The Lucas's 8th rig-EDC08

[lucasbytegenius]

Well, I think I've got the parts list sorted out, just a bit unsure about whether I should go future proof and get the 8 GB memory module kit, or the 4 GB, and I'm unsure about which SSD, but here's my list for the 8th rig I will own, EDC08:

RAM, $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(2_x_2gb)_240-pin_ddr3-_-20-231-430-_-Product

Monitor, $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236106

Motherboard, $185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131682

Case, $53
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811124132

Processor, $330
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070

GPU, $250?

HDD, $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136490

SSD, $215
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227590

PSU, $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

SATA cables, $8
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2&cm_re=sata_iii_cable-_-12-119-272-_-Product

SATA DVD-RW drive, $23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ta_dvd_burner_internal-_-27-151-188-_-Product

SATA to IDE, $11
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...6054&cm_re=sata_to_ide-_-12-186-054-_-Product

Anything I'm missing? Thoughts?

 

[Jet]

what is the IDE/Sata adapter for?

 

[CrayonMuncher]

i'm not sure here but it looks like the 4GB ram is just one stick? hence no dual channel you will either want 2x2 GB or the 8GB kit, id say go with 8GB, although way more than you need, as long as money is not a problem why not?

 

[Shane]

Personally id change the following:

Ram...get a set with better timings,and just get 4GB for now...you could always get another 4gb at a later date.

These
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(2_x_2gb)_240-pin_ddr3-_-20-231-430-_-Product

The 2TB hard drive,Is 2TB really needed? but if so this one is$79.99 after mail-in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...514&cm_re=WD_GREEN_2TB-_-22-136-514-_-Product

Id change the GPU to a Radeon HD 6950 2GB and do 6970 flash.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102914&cm_re=HD_6950-_-14-102-914-_-Product
284.99 after mail-in rebate

 

[lucasbytegenius]

what is the IDE/Sata adapter for?

My IDE hard drives that contain my files. The board I picked doesn't have an IDE controller, so I gotta have something to transfer them with other than across a 100 Mbps LAN

i'm not sure here but it looks like the 4GB ram is just one stick? hence no dual channel you will either want 2x2 GB or the 8GB kit, id say go with 8GB, although way more than you need, as long as money is not a problem why not?

Personally id change the following:

Ram...get a set with better timings,and just get 4GB for now...you could always get another 4gb at a later date.

These
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(2_x_2gb)_240-pin_ddr3-_-20-231-430-_-Product

The 2TB hard drive,Is 2TB really needed? but if so this one is$79.99 after mail-in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...514&cm_re=WD_GREEN_2TB-_-22-136-514-_-Product

Id change the GPU to a Radeon HD 6950 2GB and do 6970 flash.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102914&cm_re=HD_6950-_-14-102-914-_-Product
284.99 after mail-in rebate

You're right about the RAM. I can upgrade later if need be.
I guess 2 TB isn't needed, but I'd definitely want 1 TB. Updated my post.
I'm not sure if flashing the GPU is something I'm comfortable with, and another thing is that those rebates expire soon and I won't have the money until about April/May. Of course I may have to update my list by then, or the parts will be lower priced. IDK.