New Rig. What do you think?

[jayjayl]

Is atacom reliable?

 

[l Xes l]

i'd say cut the price cpu and go for 3200 and save a lil more ram by going G.skill at newegg... and cut some other stuff and aim for 6800gt if you are going at play games at all..

 

[jayjayl]

What are some good accessories I should buy with the computer. eg. memory heat spreaders, XTracPads Hybrid mouse pad, etc.

 

[shoRunner]

Originally posted by: jayjayl
Is atacom reliable?

http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2009.html

 

[beany323]

Originally posted by: jayjayl

Originally posted by: w00t
get modstream 450W replace video card evga isnt a good company i hear rest sounds pretty good might have a problem with the mx1000 in gaming some people say its good some people say its bad the people i hear who say it are bad some say it is good but i noticed its the gamers who say it are bad that i know and the people from AT say its good for gaming but i never seen them game.

I have no clue what you are trying to say in the last part.

Anyways what is a good company. I know BFG is but it costs alot more.

Here you go W00t .......,,,,,,, (some extra periods and comma's)

 

[albumleaf]

no, not if you'll be gaming much. the 6600gt will be plenty for you

 

[jayjayl]

But I plan to OC. I need something cooling the memory. I doubt the air circulation within the case is enough.

 

[Tarkin4]

I got a Modstream 520 for the computer i'm buiding next week for only $99 on Monarch :thumbsup:

 

[jayjayl]

Is the Ergodex DX1 any good?

 

[BrokenVisage]

Originally posted by: aplefka
Too much for the PSU and for the case.

Btw, jayjayl = myjaja?

:Q
Na, this guys posts actually make sense.

 

[jayjayl]

Bump

 

[Promethply]

Originally posted by: jayjayl
Hey, I'm making a new computer and these are the parts I've choosen.

Video Card
$170.00 (free shipping, no tax)
eVGA GeForce 6600GT Video Card
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe...ductCode=141612&affiliate=pricegrabber

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=4667551


Case
$128.99 + $15.24 (shipping, no tax) = $144.23
Cooler Master Wave Master TAC-T01-E1C ATX Mini Tower
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=141612

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=2268343/fd=1


Cpu
AMD Athlon 64 3500+, Venice Core


Memory
$181.00 (free shipping, no tax) = $181.00
OCZ Technology 1GB PC3200 DDR DIMM Dual Channel Enhanced Latency Series Platinum Memory Kit
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...de=140713&Category_Code=Unbuffered_OCZ

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=1229194


Motherboard
$139.99 (free shipping, no tax)
DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D Motherboard
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246486

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=6603168

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Mouse
$57.99 + $3.48 (tax, free shipping) = $61.47
Logitech Laser Cordless Mouse (Blue/Black), Model "MX1000"
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=26-104-158&DEPA=0

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=3748210

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Power Supply
$102.50 + $6.99 (shipping) + $6.15 (tax) = $115.64
OCZ Technology PowerStream 420W Power Supply With Adjustable Power Rails With LED Indicators
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductde...TT=Power+Supplies&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=3762111

-

Cpu Cooling
$48.00 + $6.99 (shipping) = $54.99
Thermalright XP-90 + Panaflo M1A 92mm Fan - 48 CFM + Arctic Silver 5
http://www.frozencpu.com/cpu-tri-13.html


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Total:
$867.32


What do you think? Good setup? (BTW I plan to overclock)

I already have speakers, HDD, cd/dvd drives, and keyboard so I don't need those.

The CPU still hasn't come out to stores that I know to be reputable so I left that out of the equation.

Also, can someone recommend a better case. Possibly one with a side window, better airflow, and better visual appeal?

Your components are great, except maybe the memory and CPU cooling, and maybe the case if you're looking for better airflow:

In most Athlon64 system, you can save some money by using Value RAMs, since most of them overclock quite well,

and unless you're getting an OEM CPU, all you need is the stock heatsink and cooling -- they perform admirably overclocked,

if you're looking for a case with great airflow and expandability, the CM Stacker is the one you're after.

 

[jayjayl]

Ive changed a bunch of parts since that original setup. Here is the update.

Video Card
$170.00 (free shipping, no tax)
eVGA GeForce 6600GT Video Card
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe...ductCode=141612&affiliate=pricegrabber

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=4667551



Case
$108.99 + $14.04 (shipping, no tax) = $123.03
ThermalTake VA3000 Dream Tower Black Tsunami Series ATX Mid Tower
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=371206

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=3208950



Cpu
$272.00 + $9.00 (6 Month Warranty) (free shipping, no tax) = $281.00
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 512K 90nm Rev. E (ADA3500DAA4BP) (939)
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?

Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=120206&Category_Code=AMD64



Memory
$149.00 (free shipping, no tax)
1 GB DDR (2 pcs 512) PC-3200 (400) OCZ Value VX (OCZ4001024WV3DC-K)
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?

Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=140761&Category_Code=Unbuffered_OCZ



Motherboard
$139.99 (free shipping, no tax)
DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D Motherboard
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246486

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=6603168

-

Mouse
$56.99 (free shipping, no tax)
Logitech Laser Cordless Mouse (Blue/Black), Model "MX1000"
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=211105

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=3748210

-

Power Supply
$89.00 + $6.99 (shipping) + $5.34 (tax) = $101.33
OCZ Technology PowerStream 420W Power Supply With Adjustable Power Rails With LED Indicators
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?

DEPA=0&description=17-104-150&CMP=OTC-pr1c3watch&ATT=Power+Supply+for+Cas

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=3762111

-

Cpu Cooling
$48.00 + $6.99 (shipping) = $54.99
Thermalright XP-90 + Panaflo M1A 92mm Fan - 48 CFM + Arctic Silver 5
http://www.frozencpu.com/cpu-tri-13.html

Memory Heat Spreader
2 x $16.99 (free shipping, no tax) = $33.98
Thermaltake Memory Cooling kits TrueLight Memory Heat Spreader Model CLC0001
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=370409

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=4161783
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Total:
$1171.31

 

[Promethply]

Looks good, except the extra CPU heatsink and Memory heat-spreader -- they're unnecessary, but that's just MO

 

[jayjayl]

Here's another update.

Video Card
$177.00 (free shipping, no tax)
eVGA GeForce 6600GT Video Card
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=322696

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=4667551



Case
$127.99 + $15.24 (shipping, no tax) = $143.23
Cooler Master Wave Master TAC-T01-E1C ATX Tower
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=141612

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=2268343



Cpu
$272.00 + $9.00 (6 Month Warranty) (free shipping, no tax) = $281.00
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 512K 90nm Rev. E (ADA3500DAA4BP) (939)
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?

Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=120206&Category_Code=AMD64



Memory
$141.00 (free shipping, no tax)
1 GB DDR (2 pcs 512) PC-3200 (400) OCZ Value VX (OCZ4001024WV3DC-K)
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?

Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=140761&Category_Code=Unbuffered_OCZ



Motherboard
$139.99 (free shipping, no tax)
DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D Motherboard
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246486

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=6603168

-

Mouse
$54.99 (free shipping, no tax)
Logitech Laser Cordless Mouse (Blue/Black), Model "MX1000"
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=211105

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=3748210

-

Power Supply
$89.00 + $6.99 (shipping) + $5.34 (tax) = $101.33
OCZ Technology PowerStream 420W Power Supply With Adjustable Power Rails With LED Indicators
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product....tem=N82E16817104150&ATT=Power+Supplies

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=3762111

-

Cpu Cooling
$48.00 + $6.66 (shipping) = $54.66
Thermalright XP-90 + Panaflo M1A 92mm Fan - 48 CFM + Arctic Silver 5
http://www.frozencpu.com/cpu-tri-13.html

Memory Heat Spreader
2 x $16.99 (free shipping, no tax) = $33.98
Thermaltake Memory Cooling kits TrueLight Memory Heat Spreader Model CLC0001
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=370409

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=4161783
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Total:
$1127.18


I have no clue which nvidia manufactorer is the best. I know that BFG is good but those are almost $70 more expensive and I might as well buy a x800xl then. Also I choose to stick with the 6600gt because with the upcoming release of the next-gen video cards later on this year getting a high end video card seems a waste. I'm sure the 6600gt will be plenty for now, at least and will show alot of improvement from the 5200 fx that I'm currently using.

I also went back to the wave master case because I'm read many reviews denoucing the TT for its noise. Also I need a front door that opens out to the right.


And I need the xp-90. The processor is OEM and I don't feel like waiting another month for the retail boxed version.

I am also thinking about downgrading the processor because with the upcoming release of the dual-core I feel getting a 3500+ is almost a waste of money. Should I just get a 3000+ or a 3200+ and OC that?

 

[l Xes l]

why dont u just edit the original post.. so more people would see it..

 

[jayjayl]

k, done. Any answers?

 

[rise]

evga makes good cards.

you might be well served to check out dfi.street quickly and look at their stickied memory threads and user sigs. there is alot of fanboyism there but you can get some info on the ram your thinking of. also AT did some benchies on the dfi sli-dr boards with the vx and tccd.

atacom does have some nice pricing on ram and a good resellers rating, or decent anyway.

 

[jayjayl]

I am also thinking about downgrading the processor because with the upcoming release of the dual-core I feel getting a 3500+ is almost a waste of money. Should I just get a 3000+ or a 3200+ and OC that?

 

[Promethply]

Originally posted by: jayjayl
I am also thinking about downgrading the processor because with the upcoming release of the dual-core I feel getting a 3500+ is almost a waste of money. Should I just get a 3000+ or a 3200+ and OC that?

In that case just get the 3000+ and try to OC it.

 

[rise]

agreed, i meant to add that, the venice should clock nicely anyway. get the 3000+ or the 3200+

 

[KayKay]

3000+ or 3200+ is good, plus i just like modular PSUs so I would recommmend the Modstream over the Powerstream

 

[jayjayl]

But the modstream doesnt have enternal adjustable rails does it?

 

[jayjayl]

I found some, supposedly BH-5 ram for cheap.

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/3602905?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Can someone confirm that is this in fact the BH-5 or BH-UTT ram?