NEW build

[big_BDS]

Building a new build for a friend and wanted some advice for you guys about the build.

Motherboard and CPU combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.181207

RAM: G.SKILL HK 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

Graphic card: GIGABYTE GV-N95TD3-512I GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16

Case and PSU: hec Prime Black 0.8mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Black Computer Case With 585W Power Supply

Hard dirve: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache

DVD: LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW

Monitor: ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1


Not sure if Processer comes with thermal grease so: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound

Arctic Silver ACN-60ML (2-PC-SET) Thermal material Remover & Surface Purifier

Current Build cost: $828.13

not sure of OS if XP64-bit will work if there are drivers for all of the parts for it. or if should go with XP 32-bit for now. He already agreed no Vista and that he will upgrade to windows 7 when it comes out

THanks for the Help and Comments and suggestions are welcome

PS: i may oc the proccessor a little but but nothing major

 

[shortstuff_mt]

What is the computer going to be used for? I'm guessing its not going to be any gaming since the 9500GT can't really be considered a gaming GPU.

You can get a current generation, faster HD with an extra 70 GB for the same price:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074&Tpk=wd3200aaks $54.99

You should also ditch the IDE DVD burner and get a SATA model instead:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=22x+lg+sata&x=0&y=0

I wouldn't trust any of my computer to a HEC power supply. The PSU is the one component to not try to save a buck on. The case is up to you, but I would pick one with good airflow and no PSU. You should then pick up a quality PSU from Corsair, PC Power & Cooling, Seasonic, Antec, etc... Something like this would be very nice:

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&Tpk=antec%20300 $59.95

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008 $49.99 - $10 MIR

The CPU does come with thermal paste. You could still get the Arctic Silver, but you don't need the thermal paste remover.

 

[fullmetall]

If its for gaming, would rather choose from a gts 250/4830/4850/4670.

 

[big_BDS]

Thank you guys for the help, i really do apprentice it. this computer will not be used for gaming maybe a little here and there but nothing to get to excited over. short stuff took some of your considerations in to consideration changed:

Case: Antec Three Hundred

PSU and DVD : Thermaltake Purepower W0318RU 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail and LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.178397

Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB

NEW hardware cost: $903.62

thanks and body know if this will all work with xp 64-bit?

 

[Helloworld_98]

even if it's just a little gaming the lowest power gfx you should use is a 4670/9600gt. and the 9600GSO is worse when playing games at high res than the gt so anything 1680x1050 or above, go with the gt.

 

[fullmetall]

600w is a little to much for what your using, drop it to a 450w.

 

[Helloworld_98]

edit: didn't see new post.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

That 600W PSU is a waste of money and way more power than you need. The 400CX linked above would be plenty of power for this system, even if you upgraded to a HD4830 GPU.

 

[fullmetall]

400cx seems more reasonable for this build as your showing a low end card. Still would recommend a more up-to-date card like a 9800 or a Ati 4670.

 

[Helloworld_98]

I think some of you have forgotten that corsair PSU's only have an 82% efficiency.

so a 400w is actually 328w and the processor and mobo is already 130w+, HDD is 10w, GFX is 75w for a 4670/9600gt or 90w for a 4830, memory is about 12w, fans are about 30w, dvd drive is 15w,

262w in a good situation, if he overclocks, has a cpu that uses more power, gets a motherboard that uses more power, gets a 4830, has 4 dimms, another hard drive, adds more fans, adds another optical drive. any two of those and he would be cutting it very close.

 

[fullmetall]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703015

 

[big_BDS]

OK thank you guys so here is what i am thinking for this build

Case: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel

Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB

Monitor: ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor

Graphics: GIGABYTE GV-N95TD3-512I GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified

RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800

DVD and card reader: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.180824

Motherboard and Processer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.181207

 

[fullmetall]

First and for most, whats the budget.

Also, cheaper better picked/quality ram:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209&Tpk=pi%20black%20ddr2%20800

 

[big_BDS]

OK

so the budget is around $900
the current build is at $910.70 after shipping but before mail in rebates and he don't really want to spend more then that and don't want to count rebate cost in the in to the build cost because still have to speed the money to get some back.

If any one can recommend a better graphics card for close to the same or less then $60 would take that into consideration. dose anybody know if the motherboard and the graphics card have drivers out that will work with xp-64bit

thanks alot for the help

 

[fullmetall]

You can get a 4670 for $69.99

HIS Prefferably

You know for $900, you can buy a x4 940 rig for more up-to-date parts? I actually have a built up one on newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.182235
x4 940 = 770atx Combo $244.99


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152
LG 22x dvd

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137
RC-690

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
WD Black 640gb

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102822
sapphire 4830

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703015
pc power 500w silencer

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209
g.skills pi black

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052
asus 23.6"


Totals at $878

 

[fullmetall]

use stock cooler + arctic silver 5 equals out to around $882

 

[big_BDS]

He wants to go with Intel i appreciate the input thought. I have been able to verify that there that there are drivers for 64-bit xp for the graphics card and motherboard dose anybody see and issues?