Double <$1k systems for May purchase help

[litlrabi]

That is a wonderful reason.

The only change I could think of to your build would be to replace the HDD with the WD 640GB (WD6400AAKS). It will be more expensive ($130 instead of $100), but the performance is supposed to be great. I just built a machine with one, but haven't had the time to do proper testing to let you know for certain. I'll post some results when I get them (since my build is nearly identical to yours).

 

[Beechmunky]

Thanks litlrabi.

Newegg posted this little gem of a deal :
mushkin 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731

Has a $30.00 MIR bringing the price to $48.99
Seems like a stellar deal. Anyone have experience with this brand/speed of ddr2?

Thanks!

 

[englandr753]

That is an awesome deal, I just hope its in stock when you need it!...

 

[Beechmunky]

Blood is flowing in the streets for DRAM companies.
I'd buy them right now if I could verify its suitability for my build. My knowledge of RAM and how they behave with certain mb's and oc's is very limited.

They are already out of stock! but eta is 4/15.

 

[litlrabi]

Get the mushkin. They are built with solid chips, and from what I've read overclock well.

 

[Beechmunky]

Just checked with NewEgg.. its out of stock and they wont get any back before that rebate offer is over. So now on to the next deal!

 

[boonality]

I shoulda seen this thread sooner, A-Data DDR2 800 at 1.8v was $60 off instant which came down to $69.99 and had a $20 mail in rebate. just ended 3 april. I bought a set... woulda posted here but this is the first time i've read this thread.

 

[Beechmunky]

I've updated my latest totals reflecting some recent price changes and removals of rebates. I hope some of you may find this information useful.
I switched the memory to the Mushkin and added some thermal paste.
All this pricing is accurate as of today and reflects the actual checkout amounts for tax and shipping for CA.

VENDOR TOTALS

ZIPZOOM FLY

MOTHERBOARD GA-P35-DS3L $87.00
HDD SEAGATE ST3500320AS 500GB OEM $89.99
SUBTOTAL $176.99
TAX $12.83
SHIP $7.92
TOTAL $197.74

NEW EGG

GRAPHICS MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC $224.99 $30.00mir
MEMORY mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) $79.99 $10.00mir
CPU COOLER XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler $36.99
DVDROM LITE-ON BLACK 20XDVDRW LH-20A1S OEM BK $25.99
THERMAL PASTE ARTIC SILVER 5 $5.99
OS WINDOWS VISTA 64BIT HOME PREM $99.99
SUBTOTAL $473.94
TAX $34.36
SHIP $15.30
TOTAL $523.60

BUY.COM

POWER SUPPLY CORSAIR HX520 MODULAR $94.99
SUBTOTAL $94.99
TAX $6.89
SHIP $0.00
TOTAL $101.88

AMAZON.COM

CASE COOLERMASTER RC-690 $84.99
SUBTOTAL $84.99
TAX $0.00
SHIP $0.00
TOTAL $84.99

TANKGUYS

CPU INTEL E3110 XEON (OEM) $187.99
SUBTOTAL $187.99
TAX $0.00
SHIP $11.72
TOTAL $199.71

GRAND TOTAL $1,107.92
REBATES TOTAL $40.00

GRAND TOTAL AFTER REBATES $1,067.92

 

[englandr753]

Those will be pretty solid systems when you are done...

 

[Beechmunky]

Well I finally pulled the trigger on system #1 and should be poised to start the build this weekend.
Missed some deals from MIR but what the hey.. still came to $1001.89 before tax & ship
Here's what finally went down:

New Egg
1 MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card Item #: N82E16814127325 Standard Return Policy $224.99 -30MIR

1 mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996587
Item #: N82E16820146731 Standard Return Policy $79.99

1 LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S OEM BK
Item #: N82E16827106070 Standard Return Policy $25.99

1 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound Item #: N82E16835100007 Consumable Items Return Policy $5.99

1 XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler Item #: N82E16835233003
Standard Return Policy $36.99

ZipZoom Fly
10005939 SEAGATE ST3500320AS 500GB SATA 7200 RPM 32MB Hard Drive Bulk $79.99 1 $79.99

10006307 GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L Rev 2.0 Intel P35 + ICH9 Chipset Core 2 Duo Socket 775 DDR2 1066 ATX
Motherboard Retail $88.99 1 $88.99

604698 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Single-Pack DVD OEM ***Free Shipping*** $99.00 1 $99.00

Moogr.com

INTEL CPU CORE 2 DUO E8400 3.00GHZ FSB1333MHZ 6M LGA775 RETAIL [ SKU: BX80570E8400, Qty: 1, Price: $179.99 ]

Buy.com
CORSAIR HX520 MODULAR $94.99

Amazon.com
COOLERMASTER RC-690 $84.99

TOTAL : $1001.89
Grand Total after tax+ship-MIR - $1071.44

Thanks for all your help!

 

[litlrabi]

Excellent, and have fun with the build.

 

[Beechmunky]

Thanks all.

The system went together beautifully and in only a few hours I had it up and running. Aside from a little noisy side fan on the CM690 I couldn't be more pleased.

One question regarding the sound connector from the CM690. Can I cut the wires for the extra sound connectors past the HD audio connector since I dont need them?

A few hours later I had the e8400 overclocked to 3.6 at stock voltages! Its an amazing rig for the price. Running 400mhz FSB with 4gb 1:1 @ 5-4-4-12 ~1.8v on the mushkins.

@3.6ghz Prime95 blend I get core temps 47c&51c
3dmark06 : 12960 on Vista64

Having a blast being able to play games at native res again!