MT New build

{OF}MillerTime · 09-21-2007, 05:05 PM

This is what I 'think' I want for my next PC, prolly get around Christmas so some items may change as prices change or new stuff comes out. But looking for input as of right now.

Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: VA3000BWA
Item #: N82E16811133132

ASUS P5K SE LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: P5K SE
Item #: N82E16813131189

EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #: 768-P2-N831-AR
Item #: N82E16814130072

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: OCZ700GXSSLI
Item #: N82E16817341002

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
Model #: BX80562Q6600
Item #: N82E16819115017

CORSAIR XMS2 4GB(4 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Quad Kit Desktop Memory Model QUAD2X4096-6400C5DHX - Retail
Model #: QUAD2X4096-6400C5DHX
Item #: N82E16820145178

Maxtor STM3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: STM3250310AS
Item #: N82E16822144456

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06 - Retail
Model #: LH-20A1L-06
Item #: N82E16827106072

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium DVD - Retail
Model #: 66I-00002
Item #: N82E16832116142

I have an X-FI ExtremeGamer sound card I'll be moving to this machine and an 200GB IDE HDD used soley for downloads and storage.

slinki · 09-21-2007, 06:24 PM

I'm seriously looking at an upgrade this fall so just out of curiosity, what are you coming up with for price. I did a similar hypothetical build that came in around $2200.

{OF}MillerTime · 09-21-2007, 08:00 PM

what i have there is $1700 thru newegg.com

slinki · 09-24-2007, 02:27 AM

Does that main board have sli for 2 vid cards? I'm thinking it might be worth it to have that option in the near future.

{OF}MillerTime · 09-24-2007, 05:40 AM

just one x16 slot.

i honestly have not seen a review that showd sli anywhere worth it. no point in sli'ing two medium cards when 1 fast one will do. besides there are some 1gb gpu cards on the way.

ChemicalWarrior · 09-24-2007, 07:27 AM

Suggestions:

Silverstone ST75F 750Watt PSU

G.Skill 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 800

One other thing is the case. I really just don't care for Thermaltake products. My friends Tsunami case is insanely loud as well and the tool-less design it uses in the back is cheap and cases more pain than help.

Mac · 09-24-2007, 08:43 AM

I have yet seen where two sli cards are worth the price you need to keep the machine running cooler and with a ton more power. for a small bump. sli is a pipe dream for people who like to waste money.

Consider what the cost difference is.... and how much more power you need as well as case cooling. Save your money and wait for them to just put multi cores on a single video board. I know two people who have a huge dual sli setup. Both complain about over heating and that the case feels like a toaster over... for that I can buy a toaster oven for 50 bucks not 2k

Soul · 09-24-2007, 08:58 AM

A 750w psu? is ts that really needed?

ChemicalWarrior · 09-24-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Soul

A 750w psu? is ts that really needed?

Nope, but if you want some life out of it... potentially. Really I would probably go with a 620W Corsair unit, but the Silverstone is at a really good price point right now and is a great power supply. Honestly the system MT has up above will probably draw about 450 watts (if that) at maximum load.

Mac · 09-24-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChemicalWarrior

Really I would probably go with a 620W Corsair unit, but the Silverstone is at a really good price point right now and is a great power supply. Honestly the system MT has up above will probably draw about 450 watts (if that) at maximum load.

I got this one Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail

and love it for my rig.. Stable as hell, Nice modules for plug it in as you need it.
No need for extra dangling cables.

I'm only hitting it with a e6600 and an older ati x1650pro. Then the typical other items like 2 sata drives and 2 dvd drives and a few little fans. Runs clean and all I do to keep it running is open it up and clean the dust buildup.