Please check my build

[imported_neloX]

This will be my first complete build. And hopefully it'll be a bit better than the 450mhz PII I have now . This comp will be multi purpose, but i want to be able to do video encoding, gaming, movies, music, development, OpenBSD, Linux & Win XP. Heres the list:

PNY VCG88GTS32XPB GeForce 8800GTS 320MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail $269.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814133193

SeaSonic S12-430 ATX12V 430W Power Supply - Retail $94.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817151023

Is this rev. 3.3?
GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $115.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128012


Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail (Ninja Rev. B) $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835185038

SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152052

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail $235


Can't decide on memory, this:
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ - Retail $169
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231065

or this:
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK - Retail $149
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114

All in an Antec Solo case that I've had sitting around for a month. I have all the other stuff, optical drives, wireless cards, OS.

So I won't compromise on the CPU, PSU and HD, I've picked but everything else is pretty much up for debate. I also need a mouse recommendation, preferably wireless.

My only concerns are the memory, whether 430watt Seasonic S12 will be enough or should i get the 500watt, and whether the 8800gts and Ninja will fit in an Antec Solo case. I would also like some sound card recommendations, are any of the x-fi cards worth it, or will an older audigy card do the trick, they have eax dont they? A big turn off for the x-fi is no linux support yet (or ever if creative keeps on delaying release). I want to be able to use regular hi-fi speakers as well. I will probably overclock, unless it means way to much noise. I plan on getting a LCD from a B&M store, and recommendations?

Thanks.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

If you plan on overclocking definately up the PS.

 

[Phantomaniac]

The $169 G.skill kit uses Micron D9s. Both kits seem to overclock very well based on reviews though. I'm glad some people actually read reviews of ram instead of just blindly going with a brand name.

 

[Blain]

Save some $$ and go for the E6420...
There's not that much difference.

And get a 7200.10 Seagate too.

 

[imported_neloX]

Originally posted by: Blain
Save some $$ and go for the E6420...
There's not that much difference.

And get a 7200.10 Seagate too.

Thanks but i feel there is enough of a difference to go for the E6600, and I've been holding out for 5 months so I want it bad. The 7200.10 is noisey and the one I've picked is apparently queiter and $10 cheaper.

Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
If you plan on overclocking definately up the PS.

Can anyone confirm this? I was thinking that a Seasonic's were pretty good and a 430watt would be fine?

Originally posted by: Phantomaniac
The $169 G.skill kit uses Micron D9s. Both kits seem to overclock very well based on reviews though. I'm glad some people actually read reviews of ram instead of just blindly going with a brand name.

I think I'll go with the D9's $20 is not really that much more in the grand scheme of things.

Is there a soundcard out there that supports EAX not made by Creative, and is good for gaming? I'd rather just buy one now than hold out and see if creative releases drivers in Q3.

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[compudog]

I would up the PSU to this.

FSP 500 Watt

More power, a little less $$ and good reviews/ratings.

Other stuff looks nice.

 

[Phantomaniac]

Originally posted by: neloX

Is there a soundcard out there that supports EAX not made by Creative, and is good for gaming? I'd rather just buy one now than hold out and see if creative releases drivers in Q3.

Thanks for all the replies.

Unfortunately Creative has only released EAX 1.0 and 2.0 publicly. If you want support for EAX 3.0 though the current 5.0, you're going to have to go with an X-Fi. But IMHO the X-Fi series (at least the lower end ones) are not worth the money. For nearly the same price as the X-Fi XtremeGamer you can get the Sondigo Inferno card which is based on the C-Media Oxygen HD audio processor. Google the Inferno and decide for yourself.

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: neloX

Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
If you plan on overclocking definately up the PS.

Can anyone confirm this? I was thinking that a Seasonic's were pretty good and a 430watt would be fine?

Seasonic is very good, and 430 watts is plenty, ignore anyone that says otherwise.

 

[deansdad]

............., and 430 watts is plenty, ignore anyone that says otherwise.

amen

"watts" mean squat
it's amps/rail that matter

as to the rest of the build, looks like you've done your homework....go for it and stick with your gut

http://www.zippy.com.tw/P_Budget.asp?lv_rfnbr=2
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=844691