Updated Final Build List

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 17, 2006

This is my updated final build list for a comp I am looking to buy in May. Please include any suggestions about any part.

NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model ND-3550A - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827152055

NZXT LEXA-NP Black/ Silver Aluminum/Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811146018

Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 ST3250823AS 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148065

NEC Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16821152005

DFI LP UT nF4 SLI-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813136158

SAPPHIRE 100134L Radeon X1800XT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102697

FSP Group (Fortron Source) FX700-GLN ATX12V/ EPS12V 700W All-In-One Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817104015

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model F1-3200PHU2-2GBNS - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231047

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Manchester 1GHz HT Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Model ADA3800BVBOX - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103562

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro Cooling Fan with Heatsink - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835185125

zekrahminator · Apr 17, 2006

funny, there is no "hypnotized" smiley lol. Looks wonderful to me, I'd suggest one or two things if you were looking to save some money, but it doesn't look like you are :laugh:

. Happy Gaming!

drade · Apr 17, 2006

Nice Caboose!

Im thinking about getting the PSU you reccomend it for a p4? I do have the money in hand...

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 17, 2006

drade said:
Nice Caboose!

Im thinking about getting the PSU you reccomend it for a p4? I do have the money in hand...

My friend has the PSU and it works great, he runs dual sli and an FX57 so... yeah go for it.

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 17, 2006

zekrahminator said:
funny, there is no "hypnotized" smiley lol. Looks wonderful to me, I'd suggest one or two things if you were looking to save some money, but it doesn't look like you are . Happy Gaming!

I can always save money, what are the "things?"

kev012in · Apr 17, 2006

your going to love that freezer 64 pro. It's a snap to install, comes with pre-applied MX-1 thermal compound, and keeps your cpu very chill. 30C idle and 41C load. not bad for air. nice setup!

zekrahminator · Apr 17, 2006

first thing, that power supply is overkill, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103937 should power your system just fine. Next thing is the motherboard...if you're going to go with dual-graphics capability and you're getting an X1800, at least get a crossfire board. This board is crossfire, cheaper, and just as reliable as the DFI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813154007 . I was going to comment on the RAM, and then I looked at it...very good and very low priced for 2GB kit! And I don't THINK you need a floppy, but its a good "just in case" item. Happy Gaming!

Satchmo · Apr 17, 2006

its a good setup with money out of mind... as though you simply picked up the highest priced items first without looking for the best performance to $$ ratio, as there are many other available individual pieces that will make the cost in the end MUCH less. Just from quickly looking through about $400 less, with maybe a 5% loss in performance.

BTW i F-ing LOVE that case.

drade · Apr 17, 2006

Is that NXZT really that good???

bruins004 · Apr 17, 2006

If it is like any of their other cases, its a pretty good case. I got the NXZT Nemesis Elite and its pretty neat. Its got 3 120mm fans, air flow holes a temp. controller and the case allows you to customize the color you have in the front. The Lexa has 3 120mm and 1 80mm fan so I am guessing it might be even cooler.

drade · Apr 17, 2006

I really dont like that the NXZT has that side 120mm fan, it really bugs me. :nutkick:

bruins004 · Apr 17, 2006

You could always replace fans....But it def. does keep your CPU cooler than an 80mm

drade · Apr 17, 2006

Yea its just I hate dust, and its to much of a hastle, I actually wish It didnt have that side window.

The top design is strange also.

markkleb · Apr 17, 2006

Good STUFF BUT, x1800 is a good card but you got the wrong mobo. Get the DFI UT4 Ultra.

Get at least 2 HDDs for raid0. (i use 4)(use Sata2 and 16 mb buffers if you can)

WAY too much power supply..(probably a OCZ 520 or fultron 450)

get the Mitsumi floppy with the built in card reader (looks cool and is handy too)

your DualCore CPU is fine (if ur crazy about OCing get Opteron170 cause it has a good multiplier)

Than GO CRAZY and have fun......

drade · Apr 17, 2006

If your gonna go down to 450 you could save alot of money...

noneed4me2 · Apr 17, 2006

If you can spring a little extra for the cpu maybe divert funds from other things like a cheaper case, PSU and maybe 1gb ram, the X2 4400 uses a Toledo core http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103546 , the same as the FX60, and has 2x1mb L2 cche for a little extra performance. This should give you more of a long term performance boost. Your build is great nothing wrong with any of your choices but if you can spend more on the cpu, it will be easier and cheaper to add more ram and some other stuff later, but you have to be happy with your purchase, again its just a suggestion. If you plan on staying with a manchester core than the 3800 is fine especially if you plan to overclock. Also since you going with an ATI vid card why not a crossfire board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127234 this is new and has good reviews.

Clocked · Apr 17, 2006

Your using a SLI mobo with a ATI card? get your self a CrossFire card just incase you want some more power later on..

drade · Apr 17, 2006

noneed4me2 said:
If you can spring a little extra for the cpu maybe divert funds from other things like a cheaper case, PSU and maybe 1gb ram, the X2 4400 uses a Toledo core http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103546 , the same as the FX60, and has 2x1mb L2 cche for a little extra performance. This should give you more of a long term performance boost. Your build is great nothing wrong with any of your choices but if you can spend more on the cpu, it will be easier and cheaper to add more ram and some other stuff later, but you have to be happy with your purchase, again its just a suggestion. If you plan on staying with a manchester core than the 3800 is fine especially if you plan to overclock. Also since you going with an ATI vid card why not a crossfire board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127234 this is new and has good reviews.

hows that the same as the fx60? As far as speed wise?

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 18, 2006

zekrahminator said:
first thing, that power supply is overkill, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103937 should power your system just fine. Next thing is the motherboard...if you're going to go with dual-graphics capability and you're getting an X1800, at least get a crossfire board. This board is crossfire, cheaper, and just as reliable as the DFI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813154007 . I was going to comment on the RAM, and then I looked at it...very good and very low priced for 2GB kit! And I don't THINK you need a floppy, but its a good "just in case" item. Happy Gaming!

I am going for the floppy... By the way, changed to your PSU and Board as well... Thx

Denisamdguy · Apr 18, 2006

what mobo? i vote for the DFI UT4 Ultra.

The stuff that mark guy said.

markkleb · Apr 18, 2006

I agree, that markguy seems smart... :laugh:

oh yea its me.

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 18, 2006

I want a 550 watt power supply JUST in case...

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 18, 2006

OH wait also, what is the website that calculates your power needs? I have seen it before, you enter your info and it gives the reqd number of watts.

yogurt_21 · Apr 18, 2006

don't get the sapphire board if you're planning to oc, just get the dfi rd480 board instead.550w antec is more recomended than the 500.

noneed4me2 · Apr 18, 2006

drade said:
hows that the same as the fx60? As far as speed wise?

i meant the same core, thought that was self explanatory, addin the fact that they to overclock well for the most part and you got yourself a budget FX60, even if you can only get to 2.6 with overclock, from what I have read others can get that without much problem, that is the same as the stock clocks on the FX60, in case again I am being misunderstood.
On the subject of crossfire I would focus on the newer 3200 boards, DFI is selling one now I think and a couple use the better ULI southchip for better options like gigabyte ethernet , better USB and SATA II support.
The sapphire crossfire board you will block 2 of the SATA connectors if you go crossfire which sucks otherwise its a great board

System Name	Whim
Processor	Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.4ghz
Motherboard	Asus P8Z77-V LX
Cooling	Cooler Master Hyper 212+
Memory	2 x 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws @ 1600mhz
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte GTX 670 2gb
Storage	Samsung 840 Pro 256gb, WD 2TB Black
Display(s)	Shimian QH270 (1440p), Asus VE228 (1080p)
Case	Cooler Master 430 Elite
Audio Device(s)	Onboard > PA2V2 Amp > Senn 595's
Power Supply	Corsair 750w
Software	Windows 8.1 (Tweaked)

Processor	AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane @ 2.8GHz (224x12.5, 1.425V)
Motherboard	Gigabyte sumthin-or-another, it's got an nForce 430
Cooling	Dual 120mm case fans front/rear, Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro, Zalman VF-900 on GPU
Memory	2GB G.Skill DDR2 800
Video Card(s)	Sapphire X850XT @ 580/600
Storage	WD 160 GB SATA hard drive.
Display(s)	Hanns G 19" widescreen, 5ms response time, 1440x900
Case	Thermaltake Soprano (black with side window).
Audio Device(s)	Soundblaster Live! 24 bit (paired with X-530 speakers).
Power Supply	ThermalTake 430W TR2
Software	XP Home SP2, can't wait for Vista SP1.

System Name	Air Cooled Caselabs BH8
Processor	Intel Coffee Lake 8700K @ 4.7
Motherboard	MSI Gaming M5
Cooling	Noctua D15s, 5x 140mm Noctua Chromax, 1x 120mm Noctua Chromax, 2x 80mm Noctua fans
Memory	G. Skill Trident Z RGB series 3200mhz
Video Card(s)	ASUS STRIX GTX 1080
Storage	Samsung EVO 840 250gb SSD, Samung EVO PRO 256gb SSD, 2 TB WD Black Edition HDD.
Display(s)	24" Asus Gaming ROG 144hz
Case	Black Caselabs BH8
Power Supply	850w EVGA SuperNOVA G2 Gold PSU with individually sleeved black cables
Mouse	Logitech Wireless G403
Keyboard	Corsair Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Software	Windows 10

System Name	Whim
Processor	Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.4ghz
Motherboard	Asus P8Z77-V LX
Cooling	Cooler Master Hyper 212+
Memory	2 x 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws @ 1600mhz
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte GTX 670 2gb
Storage	Samsung 840 Pro 256gb, WD 2TB Black
Display(s)	Shimian QH270 (1440p), Asus VE228 (1080p)
Case	Cooler Master 430 Elite
Audio Device(s)	Onboard > PA2V2 Amp > Senn 595's
Power Supply	Corsair 750w
Software	Windows 8.1 (Tweaked)

System Name	Whim
Processor	Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.4ghz
Motherboard	Asus P8Z77-V LX
Cooling	Cooler Master Hyper 212+
Memory	2 x 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws @ 1600mhz
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte GTX 670 2gb
Storage	Samsung 840 Pro 256gb, WD 2TB Black
Display(s)	Shimian QH270 (1440p), Asus VE228 (1080p)
Case	Cooler Master 430 Elite
Audio Device(s)	Onboard > PA2V2 Amp > Senn 595's
Power Supply	Corsair 750w
Software	Windows 8.1 (Tweaked)

Processor	Amd Athlon 64 3500+ @2.6 Voltage @1.6
Motherboard	MSI K8n Neo-4
Cooling	Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
Memory	2 GB Corsair value ram
Video Card(s)	Ati Radeon X700 Pro PCI-E
Storage	250GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8
Display(s)	miro 17' flat panel LCD
Case	Viper Mid tower ATX W/ 2 80mm case fans, 1 120mm exhaust fan
Audio Device(s)	AC 97 7.1 channel onboard
Power Supply	Xilence power 420W
Software	Win XP Professional SP2

Processor	A64 3200+ @ 2.7ghz Venice S-939 33c idle 40c load
Motherboard	MSI RD480 Neo2-FI Crossfire 200
Cooling	Arctic ALPINE 64 on CPU, Arctic silencer on GPU
Memory	2x 1GB Wintec Ampo DDR450 2.5,3,3,6 T1 DualChannel
Video Card(s)	X1600XT HIS @ 650core/810 44c idle 62c load
Storage	HITACHI Deskstar 7K80 80GB 3.5" S-ATA@150mbps
Display(s)	CRT 17" E-View
Case	Spire BlueFin SP-6190U Blue/Silver
Audio Device(s)	Azalia High-Defintion integrated audio
Power Supply	Aspire 520 Watt W/ 35a 12v Rail
Software	WindowsXP Pro SP2, 6.4 Catalyst, ATI tool .25 beta

System Name	TheloneFrakker..;)
Processor	Q6600 GO FSB333@3.04ghz
Motherboard	Asus P5E3 Deluxe Wifi
Cooling	Stock for now
Memory	2x1gb/Gskill DDR3 1333@9,9,9,24 1t
Video Card(s)	Sapphire HD2900XT
Storage	Seagate Barrucuda 7200.11 500gb SATAII 32mb cache
Display(s)	Sceptre xw20g Naga 20.1"
Case	Thermaltake Bach VX w/Side window
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	Hiper 580w Modular
Software	XP Pro/Vista Home Premium 64bit
Benchmark Scores	None yet, coming soon...

System Name	Evil Eye POS
Processor	Intell Q6600 G0 @ 3.6Ghz
Motherboard	EVGA 680i
Cooling	DangerDen/SwiftTech water cooling
Memory	4GB OCZ SLI 800mhz @ 1260mhz
Video Card(s)	8800GTX x 2
Storage	WD Raptor74GB in RAID/ 160GB Maxtor/ 80GB WD
Display(s)	Samsung 740n 17"
Case	SunBeam Evil Eye
Audio Device(s)	Onboard POS
Power Supply	PC Power n Cooling 1000W
Software	XP Home/Vista Pro

System Name	Thought I'd be done with this by now
Processor	i7 11700k 8/16
Motherboard	MSI Z590 Pro Wifi
Cooling	Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4, 9x aigo AR12
Memory	32GB GSkill TridentZ Neo DDR4-4000 CL18-22-22-42
Video Card(s)	MSI Ventus 2x Geforce RTX 3070
Storage	1TB MX300 M.2 OS + Games, + cloud mostly
Display(s)	Samsung 40" 4k (TV)
Case	Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic EVO Black
Audio Device(s)	onboard HD -> Yamaha 5.1
Power Supply	EVGA 850 GQ
Mouse	Logitech wireless
Keyboard	same
VR HMD	nah
Software	Windows 10
Benchmark Scores	no one cares anymore lols

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