Any final suggestions for changes?

[Macrawn]

I'd like to run this build to the community before I buy the cart. Notice anything that is not compatible? Any final suggestions?

Cart Item List:
Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders
Item #:N82E16832116488
Return Policy: Software Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$109.99
$99.99
1
BFG Tech LS SERIES LS-550 550W Continuous @ 40°C Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817702008
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$119.99
$79.99
1
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E Case Fan
Item #:N82E16835185005
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
$29.99
$14.99
1
LITE-ON 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS122-04
Item #:N82E16827106287
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy
$21.99
1
POWERCOLOR Radeon HD 4870 AX4870 1GBD5-PPH Video Card
Item #:N82E16814131120
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$25.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate
$234.99
$209.99
1
Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 70SB104000000 Sound Card
Item #:N82E16829102017
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$59.99
1
RAZER Lycosa Black Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard
Item #:N82E16823114004
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$79.99
1
RAZER DeathAdder RZ01-00150100-R3M1 Black Optical High Precision Gaming Mouse
Item #:N82E16826153007
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$49.99
1
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820231166
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$64.99
$54.99
1

AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0GHz Black Edition Quad-core Processor
Item #: N82E16819103471
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy


Foxconn A7DA-S ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813186150
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
-$30.00 Combo
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$393.99
$323.99
1

Seagate SV35.3 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Item #: N82E16822148301
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy


Antec Black Fusion Remote Max ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
Item #: N82E16811129055
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
-$55.00 Combo
$309.94
$234.94
Grand Total: $1,230.84

 

[xthekidx]

Get a different HDD like the WD6401AALS

I would also use a different PSU, you can do much better for the price. Look at the corsair 650tx.

I Don't like foxconn, I would go for an Asus or Gigabyte board, but that one may be a good one, I don't know.

Onboard Audio is usually pretty good and I don't think you would hear the difference between it and that sound card.

Go for the Saphire HD 4870 1GB Toxic card. Its $20 more and worth the price for the better cooling solution and overclock.

 

[aford10]

I don't have any experience with that particular foxconn board. But I have used one recently, and will never do so again. It is a cheap board for budget builds. The bios seems to be limited with very few OC options. It's just not meant for high end systems, and it looks like you are trying to build a higher end system.

 

[Outlander_04]

hard drive and mb

 

[fullmetall]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801
sapphire 1gb.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
wd black 640gb.


Are you going to want to crossfire at anytime??

 

[Macrawn]

I'm looking at that corsair power supply. I think I'll go with that.

The seagate hard drive is cheaper than the wd drive due to the combo deal. I currently have a seagate that I'm happy with but if the wd is that much better I'll consider it.

The only reason I went with the Foxconn board is the combo deal. It wouldn't be my top choice of a board for sure. Looks average but the combo discount saves quite a lot so it looks like a good deal. It has the chipset and features I want.

Any specific am2+ ddr 2 boards you suggest? I have used abit and asus boards in the past which I like. So many models it is hard to narrow it. I'm at the edge if not over my budget as it is. $1250 was my range.

The sapphire card looks good also. I might change to that one. The little changes are adding up though putting me over budget.

I don't plan on crossfire now, but a year from now I might add another card to get more life out of it.

 

[fullmetall]

If you wanted you can consider the 4870 512mb which is as cheap as a 4850.


As for mobo's, you'd have to find something that will support pII x4 cpus, i dont think a mboo with a cpu type of phenom fx/ phenom/athlon x4 would do it would it? just a question.

 

[aford10]

I would switch to this board over that foxconn
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128381

or even if you wanted to shave off a little from the total, here is another option. It comes with onboard video, but you can disable that.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128382

 

[fullmetall]

+1 on the gigabyte for 114.99$, chosen that board aswell.

Asus has some pretty good boards aswell in that range but, i seen them about $20 more. which is unusual because on the intel side gigabyte is usually $20 more.

 

[xthekidx]

Don't get the GPU that fullmetal linked, get this one. Its the toxic version and its much better for only $5 more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102815

I like that gigabyte board a lot, but if you wanted an Asus option, I would suggest this board/cpu combo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.159867

 

[fullmetall]

Toxic?? when did that one come out?

You should pick that one instead, if you decide to go with the sapphire 4870 gpu.

 

[bmuell]

Sorry for crossposting, but what about this Foxconn/940 combo?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.160276

From what I've read, the Foxconn A79A-S is actually a great OCer. And with the rebate and discount it's only $80.99... that's just insane for a 790FX board.

http://www.overclock.net/amd-motherboards/402203-review-foxconn-a79a-s-motherboard-6.html

 

[xthekidx]

Toxic?? when did that one come out?

You should pick that one instead, if you decide to go with the sapphire 4870 gpu.

It came out a long time ago.

 

[xthekidx]

Sorry for crossposting, but what about this Foxconn/940 combo?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.160276

From what I've read, the Foxconn A79A-S is actually a great OCer. And with the rebate and discount it's only $80.99... that's just insane for a 790FX board.

http://www.overclock.net/amd-motherboards/402203-review-foxconn-a79a-s-motherboard-6.html

It should do pretty well, but foxconn doesn't have the greatest trackrecord and customer service is lacking. I have also heard of bios issues with that board, however it is a very good value.

 

[Macrawn]

Thanks everyone!

I went with the saphire toxic card, the corsair power supply, and paid 20 bucks more for that foxconn board combo. I debated on the board but that foxconn was just too good a deal so I went with it.

I really appreciate the input as I think I got a better components and only paid a little more. I think I paid about 50 bucks more than the original quote. You guys are the best!