please tell me i made a good choice

[exodusprime1337]

i decided to blindly buy some parts because i well, wanted too. and they're gonna be here tomorrow and i just want to check with you guys to see if i made the right choice..

heres the parts i bought

1 GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128352
Limited 30-Day Return Policy $138.99

1 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820145215
Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy $124.00

1 AMD Phenom 9950 BLACK EDITION 2.6GHz Socket AM2+ 140W Quad-Core Processor Model HD995ZFAGHBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103273
Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $173.99

1 VisionTek 900244 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814129113
Standard Return Policy $279.99

1 XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835233003
Standard Return Policy $36.99


please tell me i didn't f*** up here

[Kursah]

Looks to be a strong combo, I don't know the AMD side of things very well..but I bet it'll do just fine for gaming, if not kickass!

What's your goal with this build?

[BrooksyX]

Seems to be a pretty strong Amd/Ati combo.

[exodusprime1337]

my girlfriend wants to build her first computer, she plays the sims, does photoshop and some 3d editing crap, i just wanted something that was impressive but not to complicated, this is the first time she's ever built a computer and i'm only going to watch and point at things, she's on her own from opening the box to setting up the os.


this is kind of a relationship builder for me and her, she's been kinda passionless and she wants something of a hobby and she seems interested so i wanted to make this a good experience for her. that's why i posted, i wasn't thinking before but now that i am i'm worried with the 790 boards and the new phenom's out in a couple months, i hope this was the right move that's all.

[exodusprime1337]

too be honest i'm a good overclocker, but i just dont' keep up with it with the price of shit these days, i buy cheap and oc that's about it. even my computer seems old now lol

[Mussels]

you made a good choice.

Now that i've done the OP's request in the title, i'll go read his actual post....

looks good for an AMD rig.

[Chicken Patty]

Pretty solid build bro. I don't think you messed up at all. The 9950 Phenoms seem to have improved stability at higher clocks compared to the 9850's. Some people have been able to get 3.0GHz at stock voltages, just upping the multi. Definately a great build. Read up on this thread, all you need to know about a phenom, everrrrrr!!!

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=58746

It's such a good thread, that even "mussels" who is a intel guy is in there reading around. He also rubs in our face that he can do 3.6 Ghz without breaking a swear on air, but hey its all good hehe

[Melvis]

Yes you made a very good choice, should run sweet as

Its for your GF? damn she is one lucky girl lol

[Wile E]

My only thing I would double check, is the DS4 rated for a 140W cpu?

[Mussels]

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

Pretty solid build bro. I don't think you messed up at all. The 9950 Phenoms seem to have improved stability at higher clocks compared to the 9850's. Some people have been able to get 3.0GHz at stock voltages, just upping the multi. Definately a great build. Read up on this thread, all you need to know about a phenom, everrrrrr!!!

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=58746

It's such a good thread, that even "mussels" who is a intel guy is in there reading around. He also rubs in our face that he can do Ghz without breaking a swear on air, but hey its all good hehe

many lols were had from this post.

Yeah i look around in there, i'm not brand dependant its all about value for my ever decreasing funds. As soon as AMD becomes better value for $, i'll swap right back over.

[Wile E]

Originally Posted by Wile E

My only thing I would double check, is the DS4 rated for a 140W cpu?

Just found it on GB's site. It's 140W ready. You're good to go. Pretty nice build, too.

[ChromeDome]

Originally Posted by exodusprime1337

this is kind of a relationship builder for me and her, she's been kinda passionless and she wants something of a hobby and she seems interested so i wanted to make this a good experience for her. that's why i posted, i wasn't thinking before but now that i am i'm worried with the 790 boards and the new phenom's out in a couple months, i hope this was the right move that's all.

whatever you do GET A GOOD PSU

all you really need to worry about. the rest is great. imagine powering up for the first time...beautiful "first build" and....POP

/smoke

/fire


"relationship" over

[Jmatt110]

Corsair PSU all the way

What case are you using for the build?

[exodusprime1337]

i'm using a 750 watt coolermaster with quad rails and plenty off ams, i believe it's quad sli capable


i'm also using an antec 900, people say the 4870 fits fine, it always worked well for me for it's superior cooling, and it's got a window, the girl will love it.

[sneekypeet]

Edit: nevermind its just a bit too late!

[exodusprime1337]

oh shit, am i going to be able to install this thing without it??

i was sure the xig said it was am2 capable??

[sneekypeet]

Originally Posted by exodusprime1337

oh shit, am i going to be able to install this thing without it??

i was sure the xig said it was am2 capable??

Oh shit my fault completely.....a bit tired and not thinking straight. Yes the kits come with an AMD cross bar to allow it to clamp onto the AMD retainer. I was blathering about Intel!

[JC316]

Yeah, you made a fine choice. Very strong AMD system. I would have gone Intel, but still, not bad at all, the gaming performance will be fine.

[exodusprime1337]

yeah i like amd even if they aren't top shelf per say, i always had good luck my 5000 is still holding up pretty well, just got a post at 3.6Ghz and hoping to get stable somewhere around there, hopefully i hit that number i'll be souped.

[Hayder_Master]

1- go for 790fx not gx , cuz it is better in crossfire with dual 16x2.0
2- if you need it now take the phenom 9950 but if you can wait maybe a month you can take new phenom with 3.0ghz and 6m l3 cash
3- about the card i like the sippher 4870 with 1g ddr5 you can see it newegg

at last i like you amd girls signature , cool

[exodusprime1337]

lol, my g/f prolly won't be going crossfire anytime soon, she's not going to be gaming much probably just doing photoshop, and light 3d editing

[Hayder_Master]

sorry i was talking about you so seems you are already bought , ok about your g/f i see this is good cheap chose
1- amd mobo 780g
2- amd x2 cpu
3- 1g or 2g ram
4- low profile card hd 3xxx
5- pire hdd for raid0 cuz photoshop need some hd speed

[exodusprime1337]

nah i'm all done with the x2's my 5000 was the last i'll buy i'm moving to the 3ghz phenom when it arrives. my 5000 is nice but i want faster.
as for the hdd's we already have 4x 7200.11 seagate 320Gb drives

buying that stuff seems a bit dated kinda like my current rig lol.

[r9]

You made a good choice.
There I said it.
Do you want to say some thing else like Santa still exist

[Paulieg]

I think most of your stuff looks good. However, I do think you could have made a better (and cheaper) choice with the RAM.