please critique my "final" system

[junglerecker]

Bobthelost, you make a very good point, and if you're right that spending $100 will only slightly decrease the risk to a $100 piece of equipment is all you gain from using a top of the line PSU, then it probably isn't worth it.

I still get the impression that PSUs, particularly those with a strong AVR, can protect ALL the system components, memory, GPU, processor, MB included. When that's factored into the risk of losing data on the HD, not to mention time lost in replacing such parts, and additionally some peace-of-mind (which I think is underrated these days) of knowing you've got an extremely reliable PSU, then it can be a good investment. This one in particular also has a 5-yr warranty, which I assume means I could get it replaced, or at least fixed up, if in 4 years time it HAS degraded significantly.

On their website they have links to a number of stellar reviews written on this model in particular. I recommend reading some before making any final judgment.

** to Howard **
Is there any way for me to get a model that still has the GPU fan outlet?

Thanks so much for all the great advice!!

 

[junglerecker]

http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=T51SLI&view=reviews

 

[mrfatboy]

The enermax liberty PSU is highly recommended in many of these forums. It will give you more than enough power for you system. I was even thinking it was overkill at one point but (was going to by a $40 psu) the extra $60 will give me a piece of mind and protect my nice new rig that I plan on keeping for a long time.

I currently have a $20 psu that has lasted me 4 years without a problem. However, it's an old AMD system and maybe I have been lucky

Let us know what your final system is.

 

[mrfatboy]

You are not running SLI. Don't bother with the

http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=T51SLI&view=reviews

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: junglerecker
** to Howard **
Is there any way for me to get a model that still has the GPU fan outlet?

It isn't necessary.

 

[mrfatboy]

BTW, I originally had that NEC DVD burner (the one you have) on my list but I switched it to the pioneer because people were saying it was a little better.

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: junglerecker
Bobthelost, you make a very good point, and if you're right that spending $100 will only slightly decrease the risk to a $100 piece of equipment is all you gain from using a top of the line PSU, then it probably isn't worth it.

On their website they have links to a number of stellar reviews written on this model in particular. I recommend reading some before making any final judgment.

Yeah you're right it would. I could do a long song and dance about how a seasonic/enermax/silverstone/FSP etc. etc. etc. PSU will do that very well as it is and that at least one of the compaines already listed have replaced computers damaged by thier PSUs on the rare occasion that one is faulty... (not good to have any faulty products shipped but it is nice to know they accept thier responsability for the rest of your parts).

But if your heart is set on that then go for it. Just get the newer model with thermally controlled fans, otherwise you will damage your hearing if you keep it on all the time.

On a side note: Stellar reviews on company websites are rarely to be trusted, in this case the PSU is a good one (apart from price, relatively low efficency and the orriginal's issues with very high noise) but anyone can find someone willing to give a shining writeup for freebies.

 

[junglerecker]

you're right. I don't have SLI NOW, but I might want it sometime in the future. I always like to be prepared

 

[Howard]

There are a lot of SLI/CF-capable PSUs out there.

 

[junglerecker]

I have a question for bobthelost / howard both. Is there any way to make sure I'm getting the model I want from Newegg, or do they just ship whatever's in stock?

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: junglerecker
you're right. I don't have SLI NOW, but I might want it sometime in the future. I always like to be prepared

Unless you think you're really going to be looking at spending more than $650 or so on the GPU in the near future (2 years) at a single time then i would not get an SLI motherboard. The reasons for this are many, nvidia are slick on product handovers so the price of the old parts doesn't drop when the replacements turn up, the advent of G80, the possiblity of going ATI next round, the list goes on.

E2A: I haven't got a clue about newegg, not in the US.

 

[Trugentleman02]

I don't know if u already have one but throw in a x-fi soundcard as well. Way better than onboard sound.

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: Trugentleman02
I don't know if u already have one but throw in a x-fi soundcard as well. Way better than onboard sound.

Yes, if you've got a set of cans or speakers that warrant it. For a non audiophile it's wasted money. Remember that the standard is now HD sound onboard, which is pretty good by all accounts.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: junglerecker
I have a question for bobthelost / howard both. Is there any way to make sure I'm getting the model I want from Newegg, or do they just ship whatever's in stock?

You could always call NewwEgg and ask....

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Toll Free: (800) 390-1119
Local: (909) 395-9046
Fax: (909) 395-8907

8:00am - 5:00pm PST
Available 7 days a week
(Excluding National Holidays)

 

[mrfatboy]

Newegg you call. Answer they give. mmmmmhhh

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: junglerecker
I have a question for bobthelost / howard both. Is there any way to make sure I'm getting the model I want from Newegg, or do they just ship whatever's in stock?

Newegg won't let you add an item to your cart if it's out of stock...

 

[UptheMiddle]

If light gaming is all that you plan on doing and cost is a factor, I'd consider reducing your vid card down to a 6800GT. That card can easily play the "older" games as you mentioned earlier.