New System: Need Assistance Please :)

[AnonymousBeefy]

Well, I guess you get alot of these threads about new systems and such, so here's mine. (I got referred to this site on another forum, which is why this is my first post )

Here it is:

Case THERMALTAKE VA7000SWA SHARK ALUMINUM CASE 5X5.25 2X3.5 5X3.5INT NO PS SILVER W/ SIDE GRILL
(VA7000SWA) (sku: 13405) 2-5 days 1 $197.58 $197.58

Processor Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Dual Core Processor LGA775 Conroe 2.40GHZ 1066FSB 4MB Retail
(BX80557E6600) (sku: 19144) In Stock 1 $399.99 $399.99

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition OEM W/ Vista Upgrade Coupon
(E85-04914) (sku: 21368) 2-5 days 1 $176.35 $176.35

Motherboard ASUS P5WDG2-WS Pro ATX LGA775 Conroe 975X DDR2 ECC 2PCI-E16 2PCI-X 2PCI Sound GBLAN Motherboard
(P5WDG2-WS PRO) (sku: 20639) 2-5 days 1 $385.33 $385.33

LCD Display Samsung SyncMaster 204B 20IN LCD Monitor 1600X1200 800:1 5MS 0.255MM VGA DVI Black
(LS20BRDBBV/XAA) (sku: 18182) 2-5 days 1 $507.37 $507.37

Memory OCZ Gold XTC PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL5-5-5-12 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit
(OCZ2G8002GK) (sku: 18495) In Stock 2 $307.67 $615.33

IDE Hard Drives Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA2 3GB/S 7200RPM 16MB Cache NCQ Hard Drive
(ST3320620AS) (sku: 18409) In Stock 1 $129.40 $129.40

Video Card XFX GeForce 8800 GTX 575MHZ 768MB 1.8GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI-I HDTV Out HDCP DIRECTX10 Video Card
(PVT80FSHF9) (sku: 21196) In Stock 1 $759.99 $759.99

Power Supply Thermaltake Toughpower 700W ATX12V 24PIN SLI/CROSSFIRE Ready ATX Power Supply 140MM Fan Active PFC
(W0105) (sku: 18633) 2-5 days 1 $182.40 $182.40

Sound Card Creative Sound Blaster X-FI Xtreme Music 24BIT Sound Card
(70SB046000008) (sku: 16551) In Stock 1 $108.10 $108.10

Warranty 1 Year Parts & 1 Years Labour Limited Warranty On System Components
(1YEAR-DEPOT) (sku: 6024) No 1 $0.00 $0.00

Keyboard Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard USB Black Silver LCD Panel Programmable Backlit Keys
(967599-0403) (sku: 16370) In Stock 1 $86.87 $86.87

Mouse Logitech MX518 GAMING-GRADE Optical Mouse 1600-DPI USB SILVER-BLACK
(931352-0215) (sku: 14879) In Stock 1 $57.79 $57.79

Speaker Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System Black 70W RMS 140W W/FDD2
(970114-0403) (sku: 12959) In Stock 1 $80.92 $80.92


Questions for you:

1) What kind of heatsink should I get (and how much of a hassle are they to install?)?

2) I need to access a wireless network (), so what is a good wireless network adapter?

3) I need another fan (or two). Can I get some suggestions as to which type to get?

4) Can you think of anything I should add to this system?

5) Will that powersupply be too loud with the 140mm fan? If you think so, what should I replace it with?

If I have any other questions I will post them Thankyou SO much for any assistance you can give.

BTW: Those prices are in CAD, not USD

 

[Gigantopithecus]

1. I think the best heatsinks are the all-copper ones, based on the fact that copper has a much higher thermal conductivity (401 vs. 237 whatever unit this metric has) than does aluminum. Zalman makes great, quiet all copper heatsinks, can't remember the names off the top of my head.

2. I'm not familiar with what's best, but just about every Linksys adapter I've worked with has worked fine.

3. Yate Loon. Regular old Antecs are fine as well.

4. No. I'd want more hard drives, but that's me.

5. Dunno about that specific model.

 

[Bill Brasky]

1. Zalman's are good. thermalright ultra-120 gets good reviews. I'm using a scythe infinity right now, but it's not good as good with low air flow(quiet) fans as the ninja due to tighter fin spacing. On the other hand, it cools better than the ninja with a high cfm fan.

3. Like Gigantopithecus said, Yate Loons are quite nice.

Why did you choose to go with an ide hard disk? Just curious.

I love the MX518. Good choice.

Looks like a nice system though.

 

[compressor]

I just ordered my parts for my e6600 yesterday from NewEgg.

1. I went with an Artic Cooling Freezer Pro 7.
It is supposed to be good, easy to install
and will fits. Some of those things are HUGE.

2. I use LinkSys for wireless. Good and reliable.

3. Don't know but see number 5.

4. More hard drives.

5. Look here for tips on quiet stuff.
Silent PC Review

I'm curious why you chose the motherboard?
The ASUS P5W DH Deluxe has wireless built in, 4 IDE ports CrossFire and firewire for
$219 US.

 

[AnonymousBeefy]

Originally posted by: compressor
I'm curious why you chose the motherboard?
The ASUS P5W DH Deluxe has wireless built in, 4 IDE ports CrossFire and firewire for
$219 US.

So the DH Deluxe has wireless built in? Do you mean wireless network? Or something else?

Originally posted by: Zaitsev

Why did you choose to go with an ide hard disk? Just curious.

I love the MX518. Good choice.

Looks like a nice system though.

Is there a better type of HD to get?

 

[compressor]

So the DH Deluxe has wireless built in? Do you mean wireless network? Or something else?[/b]

I mean it can access a wireless network.
Wireless LAN: 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g (ASUS WiFi-AP Solo?)

According to the ASUS website it appears the board you've selected can add this capability as an option.

 

[AnonymousBeefy]

Originally posted by: compressor

So the DH Deluxe has wireless built in? Do you mean wireless network? Or something else?[/b]

I mean it can access a wireless network.
Wireless LAN: 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g (ASUS WiFi-AP Solo?)

According to the ASUS website it appears the board you've selected can add this capability as an option.

Yeah, I went with your suggestion. Less hassle Plus it'll work just fine I think.