please help with my new computer

[redsox38]

hey i want to purchase a new gaming computer. i am still learning about computers, parts, how it works etc so even though i might be able to make it myself i have decided to just purchase it from ibuypower.com. the only real game i play is call of duty 2 which doesn't need that much power to run. ive think i have build my self a pretty nice comp here but im on a very tight budget. Does any1 have any suggestions of things i can decrease, cut, make a bit worse to get this price down. Thanks a lot.

Case ( NZXT Trinity ATX Mid-Tower Case w/400W Power Supply Silver )

Power Supply ( ** iBUYPOWER Recommended ** NZXT PF-500 500 Watt Power Supply )

Processor ( [939-pin] AMD® Athlon-64 X2 3800+ CPU w/ Hyper Transport Technology )

Processor Cooling ( Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink + 2 Extra Color Lighting Case Fans )

Motherboard ( eVGA nForce-4 SLI Chipset Dual DDR w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, Dual PCI-E MB )

Memory ( 1024 MB [512MB X2] DDR-400 PC3200 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand )

Video Card ( Nvidia Geforce 7600GS 256MB w/DVI + TV Out Video )

Hard Drive ( 80 GB HARD DRIVE --- [iBUYPOWER Free double the size to 160GB] [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 8M Cache] )

2nd Hard Drive ( None )

Raid Configuration ( None )

CD/DVD Drive ( 16x DVD-ROM + 52x32x52 CD-RW Combo Drive Beige )

CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( None )

Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )

Speaker System ( 600W PMPO 3 PCS Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )

Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )

Floppy Drive ( None )

Monitor ( None ) (already own a dell 19' LCD

Keyboard ( [New !!!] Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard )

Mouse ( None ) (already own the logitech G5

Operation System ( None- Pre-formatted Hard Drive Only )

Power Protection ( None )

Warranty ( Warranty Service Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )

Shipping ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) No Rush, Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )

FINAL PRICE= $926.00

 

[JN]

Looks good for the most part to me. Maybe try and spend a little extra on that PSU - Cheapo PSU's will most likely give you nothing but grief.

 

[FarFarAway]

Looks a pretty decently specced system to me apart from that PSU. I'd shell out a little more on a good brand like Tagan, Hyper, enermax, OCZ, PCP&C etc

 

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Psu

yeah psu is important i read that the 7600gs is a very nice mid range card so that hsould run nicely

 

[redsox38]

what would you guys suggest. should i upgrade the video card to the 7900gt 256? also i was wondering will the X2 4200 be a great difference from the X2 3800. Lastly i do not know anything about motherboards what should i be looking for in upgrading it. Thanks guys your a great help!!

 

[PV5150]

Are you only wanting to game on it mate? Or are you going to overclock it as well? But as has been previously stated, a better brand of PSU would be beneficial. The ones that Kemp identified would be the shortlisted PSU's to look at. Best of luck with your new system too redsox38

 

[FarFarAway]

I wouldn't bother with the X2 upgrade. Those 3800+ are good CPU's - and as long as you get a nice motherboard with the PC then it should overclock a treat.

An upgrade to a 7900GT would certainly be noticible and would allow you to take advantage of all of todays games at very high detail levels. Here is what I thought of the 7900GT.

The 7600GS is a decent mid-range card tho

 

[redsox38]

yes this comp would be pretty much for gaming. like i stated earilier im still learning my way around the computer and dont know much about overclocking. on my past setup i overclocked my 6600GT card but other than that i dont know much about it and what you can overclock. Also i need some advice on a motherboard.

 

[redsox38]

how about if i put this power supply in instead: Antec TPII-550 550Watt ATX 12V Power Supply. also the 7900gt though looking good is a bit out of my price range and with vista and dx10 comming out should i really make the investment on that high priced of a card. What about uprgading the 7600gs to the 7600GT.

 

[Dav0s]

save your money for a DX10 card when they come out

 

[FarFarAway]

From what I've heard 7600GS > GT is a good move.

The Antecs decent enough for that setup

What motherboards have they as a choice?

 

[Ham]

As everyone else says, rethink PSU.

All the info you need to learn to overclock is right here on this site mate. And X2 3800s are dam good at it.

Could i suggest tho that you go for a different, cheaper keyboard? Eclipse perhaps. The G15 may be feature packed but IMO its just plain expensive for a keyboard.

On the graphcs front i say go for the 7600, should run everything fine untill DX10 is atcualy worth upgraging for.

 

[redsox38]

if i have this setup with a 7600GT what will i have to update in jan when vista and dx10 comes out?

also if if someone could choose one of these boards for me that would be great (not really wanting to spend another $100). :

Sckt939) Biostar TForce 6100-939 NVIDIA Geforce 6100 Chipset SATA PCIE All-in-One w/Video,LAN,USB2.0,&5.1Audio[-$8]

(Sckt939)MSI K8N NEO4-F nForce4 Chipset SATA Raid PCI-E w/GbLAN,USB2.0,&7.1Audio()[+$7]

(Sckt939)Asus A8N5X nForce4 Chipset SATA RAID PCI-E w/GbLAN,USB2.0,&7.1Audio()[+$18]

(939-pin Socket) Foxconn/WinFast NF4UK8AA-8EKRS nForce4 Chipset Ultra PCI-E w/LAN,USB,IEEE,&Audio[+$11]

(939-pin Socket) Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 nForce4 Chipset MB w/ LAN, USB2.0, IEEE, & AUDIO[+$3]

(Sckt939)Asus A8N-E nForce4 Chipset SATA133 RAID PCI-E w/GbLAN,USB2.0,&7.1Audio[+$36]

(Sckt939)EVGA nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCI-E Mainboard w/GbLAN,USB2.0,&7.1Audio[+$0]

(Sckt939)ASUS A8N-SLI nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCIE MB w/Gb-LAN,USB2.0,IEEE-1394,&7.1Audio[+$49]

(Sckt939)ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCIE MB w/Gb-LAN,USB2.0,IEEE-1394,&7.1Audio[+$100]

(Sckt939)ASUS A8N-SLI Premium nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCIE MB w/Gb-LAN,USB2.0,IEEE-1394,&7.1Audio[+$111]

(Sckt939)ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCIE MB w/GbLAN,USB2.0,IEEE-1394,&7.1Audio[+$135]

(Sckt939)GigaByte GA-K8N-SLI nForce4 SLI Chipset DDR400 SATA Dual PCI-E Mainboard w/GbLAN,USB2.0,&7.1Audio[+$18]

(Sckt939)GigaByte GA-K8N PRO-SLI nForce4 SLI Chipset Dual PCIE MB w/GbLAN,USB2.0,IEEE1394,&7.1Audio[+$41]

(Sckt939)Asus A8R-MVP Radeon Xpress200 CrossFire Chipset DDR400 Dual PCIE SATA RAID MB w/GbLAN,USB2.0, 2xIEEE1394,&5.1Audio[+$31]

 

[redsox38]

yea i decided to go with the Saitek PZ30AU Eclipse Gaming Keyboard which saves me $30. Im just trying to decide on a motherboad and whether or not i should go with the 7600GS or GT.

 

[redsox38]

i also could go up to this psu if it would greatly benifit: Thermaltake ToughPower 600 Watt Power Supply - SLI Ready.

or this one for only $10 more than the 550w antec:

Aspire 680W BEAST POWER ATX Power Supply

 

[FarFarAway]

IF you can afford it get the A8N sli-deluxe board

Not too sure about the evga board though - is it good - anyone?

I'd get the TT out of those two

 

[redsox38]

hey the delux board does look a bit out of my range the most id like to spend is 50 at most. are one of thoese boards there that are only +$50 or below any good, and would work for my cause. Also does that upgrade to the Aspire 680W BEAST POWER ATX Power Supply for only $10 more than the antec 550w seem like a good deal.

 

[JN]

From my previous experience of Aspire PSU's - steer clear.

The TT Toughpower is actually not a bad PSU and has received some good reviews.

 

[FarFarAway]

No get the Antec rather than the aspire

Get the Asus A8N SLI nforce4

 

[redsox38]

ok guys so this is my updated computer with your help. tell me if i should make any last minute changes. also currious if im use to 512mb ram will 1gb feel a lot different to me.

here it is all for: 1,017 w/3 day shipped

CAS: Hot New! X-Cruiser Mid-Tower 420W Case W/ WINDOW, MultiMeter Display & Control [+10] (Black Color)

CASUPGRADE: NONE

CPU: (939-pin) AMD Athlon™64 X2 3800+ Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+126]

CD: NEC 3550A 16X DVD+-RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER [+4] (BLACK COLOR)

CD2: NONE

CABLE: None

FLASHMEDIA: None

FREEBIE_CU1: FREE! 1GB USB 2.0 Portable Flash Drive

FREEBIE_CU2: FREE! AGE OF EMPIRE III

FAN: AMD ATHLON64 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS [+9]

FLOPPY: NONE

HDD: SPECIAL!!! 160GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8M Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive

HDD2: NONE

IEEE_CARD: NONE

KEYBOARD: Saitek PZ30AU Eclipse Gaming Keyboard [+33]

MOUSE: PS2 INTERNET MOUSE W/ WHEEL [-2] (BLACK COLOR)

MONITOR: NONE

MONITOR2: NONE

MOTHERBOARD: (Sckt939)ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCIE MB w/Gb-LAN,USB2.0,IEEE-1394,&7.1Audio [+100]

MEMORY: 1024 MB (512MBx2) PC3200 400MHz Dual Channel DDR MEMORY (Corsair Value Select)

MODEM: NONE

NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD

OS: NONE - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY

PPU: NONE

PRO_WIRING: None

PRINTER: None

PRINTER_CABLE: None

POWERSUPPLY: Thermaltake ToughPower 600 Watt Power Supply - SLI Ready [+117]

RAID: NONE

RUSH: RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP IN 3 BUSINESS DAYS [+69]

SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS 24/7 LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

SPEAKERS: 600WATT PMPO SUBWOOFER STEREO SPEAKERS

TEMP: NONE (AS SHOWN)

TVRC: None

USB: Build-in USB 2.0 Ports

USBHD: NONE

UPS: None

VIDEOCAMERA: NONE

VIDEO: NEW !!! NVIDIA Geforce 7600 GT 256MB PCI Express x16 Video Card [+136]

VIDEO2: NONE

WNC: NONE

WAP: NONE

ZIP: NONE