Just bought new system for $2,786.85

[bloodandsoil]

What do you think?

Antec P180B = $129.99

SAMSUNG 18X DVD Burner = $31.99

Tuniq Tower CPU Cooler = $54.99

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound = $5.99

Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1GB PC2 6400 4-4-4-12, 2.2V = $289.99

ASUS P5B Deluxe = $179.99

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB = $94.99

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard = $64.99

NEC 20WMGX2-BK 20.1" 6ms Widescreen LCD = $602.99

Logitech G5 USB Wired Laser Mouse = $45.99

Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2b = $89.99

SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-650HT 650W = $159.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz = $317.00

CyberPower 895 3600 joules Surge Protector = $27.99

BFG Tech GeForce 8800GTX = $599.99

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer = $89.99

Grand Total: $2,786.85

 

[31computers]

I think it's a fantastic setup

Where/How did You check the compatibility of your main components, out of interest?

 

[bloodandsoil]

I have been researching for about 2 months.

I started by reading articles on tomshardware and anandtech and sharkyextreme and a few other sites. Also I spent quite a bit of time reading and posting on the forums.

 

[jordanwise]

awesome. pretty much the setup i'm looking for in 2 months time, got the same mobo and processor already. have fun

 

[croc]

Looks like your expensive 8800 gtx is 'all dressed up with no where to go...'.

I wonder, where did that 2700+ actually go? My back of the envelope calcs add up to quite a bit less. But then again I don't understand what a 'surge protector with 8 feets' is actually used for.

 

[Parge]

yeah, seriously, give me 5 minutes on newegg and im sure i could build you the same system for about half that amount!

 

[bloodandsoil]

Looks like your expensive 8800 gtx is 'all dressed up with no where to go...'.

Don't quite understand...

I wonder, where did that 2700+ actually go? My back of the envelope calcs add up to quite a bit less.

I ordered everything from newegg.com.

But then again I don't understand what a 'surge protector with 8 feets' is actually used for.

It's 8 outlets. And the length is 10 feet.

 

[bloodandsoil]

yeah, seriously, give me 5 minutes on newegg and im sure i could build you the same system for about half that amount!

Go for it...because newegg is exactly where I got all my parts from

One thing that might be throwing you off is that I'm literally ordering a complete brand new PC system--keyboard, mouse, dvd/cd drive, etc...everything. Not using any old parts at all.

 

[Parge]

I see the problem, he spent $35 on a mousepad!

 

[croc]

Looks like your expensive 8800 gtx is 'all dressed up with no where to go...'.

Don't quite understand...

At the default res for that LCD, the 8800 GTX is wasted. Fast, but no faster than a lot of lesser cards.

I wonder, where did that 2700+ actually go? My back of the envelope calcs add up to quite a bit less.

I ordered everything from newegg.com.

So? Uninformed decisions do not necessarily make good sense.

But then again I don't understand what a 'surge protector with 8 feets' is actually used for.

It's 8 outlets. And the length is 10 feet.

Maybe a link to this device might be in order... I am sure that an adequate APC or Tripp lite UPS might have been cheaper.

And the mousepad is just bragging rights. On most any surface, a g5 is quite capable. I use mine on a Formica-(tm)- like surface, and clean the surface, the base of the mouse and the LCD screen with the same 50% isopropyl mixture. (not the same cloth...)

 

[bloodandsoil]

At the default res for that LCD, the 8800 GTX is wasted. Fast, but no faster than a lot of lesser cards.

I'd like to understand what you are saying. The default resolution for this LCD is 1680 x 1050. Why is that a waste?

So? Uninformed decisions do not necessarily make good sense.

What part is uninformed?

Maybe a link to this device might be in order... I am sure that an adequate APC or Tripp lite UPS might have been cheaper.

CyberPower 895 You can't get a better APC or Tripp surge protector for $28...

 

[bloodandsoil]

I see the problem, he spent $35 on a mousepad!

Curious to know why that is a problem :?: Think I should nix the mousepad?

Are you a gamer may I ask? If so, what do you use for your mouse surface? Just curious...

 

[croc]

With these new details, I stand corrected. (I'd have still gone for the Dell 2407...)

The mousey pad, thoiugh, for this pointing device is a waste. Keep your surface clean, the bottom of the mouse clean, and enjoy the freedom.

 

[bloodandsoil]

Ok well it just so happens that newegg dropped the surge protector and the mouse pad from my order because they "were not available". Talk about a coincidence! The exact 2 parts that were unnecessary are the ones that happened to be not available. New total $2668.87

 

[croc]

Methinks you'll be happy... (I'd still get the 2407...)

 

[haywood]

Really overpaying on that monitor. Otherwise looks good.

 

[bloodandsoil]

I did a little research on the Sceptre 20WGX.

It's $240 because it's using a crappy TN panel, which means 6-bit color with dithering.

 

[dos1986]

bloodandsoil wrote:
What do you think?

Antec P180B = $129.99

SAMSUNG 18X DVD Burner = $31.99

Tuniq Tower CPU Cooler = $54.99

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound = $5.99

Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1GB PC2 6400 4-4-4-12, 2.2V = $289.99

ASUS P5B Deluxe = $179.99

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB = $94.99

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard = $64.99

NEC 20WMGX2-BK 20.1" 6ms Widescreen LCD = $602.99

Logitech G5 USB Wired Laser Mouse = $45.99

SteelPad 5L 20030 Mouse Pad = $34.99

Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2b = $89.99

SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-650HT 650W = $159.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz = $317.00

CyberPower 895 3600 joules Surge Protector = $27.99

BFG Tech GeForce 8800GTX = $599.99

Grand Total: $2,731.85

Very nice rig man but you payed over the odds and wasted a bit of cash on alot of components like the case,monitor,mouse mat,psu,cpu cooler etc

I would have went with the below system

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz = $317.00

ASUS P5B Deluxe = $179.99

Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1GB PC2 6400 4-4-4-12, 2.2V = $289.99

SAMSUNG 18X DVD Burner = $31.99

CyberPower 895 3600 joules Surge Protector = $27.99

Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2b = $89.99

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard = $64.99

SCEPTRE X20WG-Naga Black 20.1" 5ms $239.99

COOLER MASTER CAVALIER 3 CAV-T03-UW $55.99

HIPER HPU-4B580-MS ATX12V v2.2 580W $89.99

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB = $94.99

eVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB $369.99 after $30.00 Mail-In Rebate)

$1820

 

[bloodandsoil]

Well I figure I'll be keeping this monitor for several years. And $600 doesn't really seem expensive to me considering that my last monitor was a Sony GDM-F400 that I bought for $1999 in the year 1996. It's lasted me 10 years....It was an EXCELLENT monitor. Beyond comparison.

Also, I plan on upgrading to quad-core later on. If my mobo is compatible (Asus P5B Deluxe) I might even upgrade beyond quad-core.

Also, I can upgrade to 4GB memory later on. Don't really think I have a need for beyond 2GB at the moment....

And also, I personally don't care for water-cooling. I don't think I would do water cooling no matter my budget...

 

[nhobo]

$35 for a mouse pad?!

Why no 680i?

 

[tekzor]

Well I figure I'll be keeping this monitor for several years. And $600 doesn't really seem expensive to me considering that my last monitor was a Sony GDM-F400 that I bought for $1999 in the year 1996. It's lasted me 10 years....It was an EXCELLENT monitor. Beyond comparison.

Also, I plan on upgrading to quad-core later on. If my mobo is compatible (Asus P5B Deluxe) I might even upgrade beyond quad-core.

Also, I can upgrade to 4GB memory later on. Don't really think I have a need for beyond 2GB at the moment....

And also, I personally don't care for water-cooling. I don't think I would do water cooling no matter my budget...

I personaly think spending over 1 grand on a PC is rediculous. Getting the latest parts is fun and all but 2.7k isnt money to throw around. After all a $1k would last you just as well. This is a piece of equipment your talking about which is not worth the money . Spend that half on something more important.

 

[bloodandsoil]

$35 for a mouse pad?!

Why no 680i?

Well actually newegg dropped the mouse pad because they said it was not currently available.

I really really considered the 680i but I couldn't find enough reviews or feedback on the Asus Striker. Plus, many other manufacturers have yet to come out with 680i motherboards. It just seemed there isn't enough info available for me to feel comfortable going with an 680i. Plus, I heard (not sure about this though) that SLI works with a P965 with some driver....not quite clear on that though.

 

[slavadon]

Spend less on the monitor and more on the mobo, EVGA 680i IMO. Newegg has lots of nice 22' LCDs with 5-8ms response for less than 500. Drop that garbage mousepad too. Spend the extra $ on the G7. Get a Thermaltake 750 or 850 PSU and then when the 8800 GTX drops in price and has a viable aftermarket air cooler get a second one for your 48 PCIe lane mobo (680i).

 

[31computers]

Have you REALLY already bought this system? :?

It seems to have brought out a lot of criticism, coupled with better ideas, from Forum Members. Why didn't you list it in the proposed build section first?

Then you would have gotten all this valuable advice before you spent all that money 8O

 

[bloodandsoil]

No your mobo is not compatible for quad cores, you need the newer 680i boards for that...

Asus P5B Deluxe is Intel® Quad-core CPU Ready. Check it out:

http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=307&model=1295&modelmenu=2