EvilWeasel Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Well the following is what I have picked out for the new system but I'm new to building this type of machine. Therefore I wanted to ask the experts if I have forgotten anything or need to change any of the hardware. Thanks in advance.. AMD-compatible Motherboards Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-DR Expert Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Model #:LP[uT]nF4 SLI-DR Exp ATX Computer Cases Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 Thermaltake Tai-Chi VB5001SNA Black/ Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case with liquid cooling system - Retail Model #:VB5001SNA CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives) Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 NEC Black IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner Model ND-3550A - OEM Model #:ND-3550A BK OEM Floppy Drives Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM Model #:MPF920 Black Internal Hard Drives Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 2 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Model #:WD3200KS Memory - System Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 OCZ Titanium 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4002048ELDCTE-K - Retail Model #:OCZ4002048ELDCTE-K Power Supplies Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 OCZ OCZ600ADJSLI ATX12V 2.01, ATX, BTX, SATA, P4, and EPS12V 600W Power Supply - Retail Model #:OCZ600ADJSLI Processors Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 AMD Athlon 64 FX55 San Diego 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADAFX55BNBOX - Retail Model #:ADAFX55BNBOX ** This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only. Video Cards Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 2 BFG Tech BFGR78256GTCOD2 Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card bundled with Call of Duty 2 - Retail Model #:BFGR78256GTCOD2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 All looks good you have done your homework well. Should be really nice system good luck on your new system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Might want to consider a sound card and especially an aftermarket heatsink, if you intend on overclocking. Otherwise looks like great compoonents, expensive (but sweet) case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george__ Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Might want to consider a sound card and especially an aftermarket heatsink, if you intend on overclocking. Otherwise looks like great compoonents, expensive (but sweet) case. I Agree... Also you could save money and buy a Ultra-D and mod it to SLI ... SOund card I recommend isn't Creative. The M-AUdio REvolution 7.1 work sbetter than Creative I Think. Creatives seem 2 over priced. FOr a cooler I say Artic Freezer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookemDano Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 I Agree... Also you could save money and buy a Ultra-D and mod it to SLI ... How do ya mod it. I was ready to buy the expert rather than the ultra and someone said I would be better off with the ultra See Thread http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36539 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george__ Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Umm there's a thread in the modifications section . http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10736 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
palehorse Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 nice system you have there... but as mentioned, you should look into a decent aftermarket heatsink/fan combo to go with it. And if you plan to overclock, perhaps look at the PC4000 memory options (OCZ or Gskill). I would also go with the eVGA 7800GT's rather than BFG... mind if I ask what you're paying total? The system in my sig was about $2300 shipped, so I'm just curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilWeasel Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 nice system you have there... but as mentioned, you should look into a decent aftermarket heatsink/fan combo to go with it. And if you plan to overclock, perhaps look at the PC4000 memory options (OCZ or Gskill). I would also go with the eVGA 7800GT's rather than BFG... mind if I ask what you're paying total? The system in my sig was about $2300 shipped, so I'm just curious. The total is going to come to $3000.00 the CPU will be water cooled it comes with the case. Have not ordered the part yet they are sitting in a shopping cart at Newegg. Starting looking about 8 weeks ago and wanted to get the suggestions of the people that have been there. Will look at the RAM you mentioned above as well. Thanks for the suggestions they are appreciated. I just want to do this right and not get in a hurry. So the following would be a better memory for the system correct.. G.SKILL Extreme Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 500 (PC 4000) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail Model #: F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ Item #: N82E16820231021 Capacity 2GB (2 x 1GB) Speed DDR 500 (PC 4000) Cas Latency 3 Timing 3-4-4-8 Voltage 2.6V-2.8V Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george__ Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Umm Water Cooled??? Do they really give you that good of a temperature? OCZ is to overrated... You should get a Enermax Liberty or Enermax Noisetakers. But then agian maybe not?? MY OCZ PSU died with a UPS in bout 4 months. I spent almost 220 on that thing. OCZ refuse warrenty even when I had a UPS. NEver happy wit OCZ PSU Since should have listened 2 friend who has nice Enermax Noise Taker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhammock200 Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Power SuppliesQty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 OCZ OCZ600ADJSLI ATX12V 2.01, ATX, BTX, SATA, P4, and EPS12V 600W Power Supply - Retail Model #:OCZ600ADJSLI Fine, however the OCZ PowerStream 520W would also be a good choice. :nod: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
palehorse Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 So the following would be a better memory for the system correct.. G.SKILL Extreme Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 500 (PC 4000) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail Model #: F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ Item #: N82E16820231021 Capacity 2GB (2 x 1GB) Speed DDR 500 (PC 4000) Cas Latency 3 Timing 3-4-4-8 Voltage 2.6V-2.8V yes. I've researched the 2gb solutions pretty intensely. The supposed "best" (OCZ EB or Ballistix Tracers) are not worth the extra $$. The Gskill HZ sticks are clocking very high consistently, and heck, you're guaranteed 250+ with the DDR500 ram! so yes, they are better IMO. I just ordered mine this morning! GL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookemDano Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36949 On above thread I was reading it and I thought I could ask you this. See Thread of Mine> http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37101 And a similar thread of mine http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36539 I am going to use a PCIE ATI AIW Card. I have read I think I understand that with the expert board it has some improvements and I could either use A PCIE or SLI card? Also I am struggling with the CPU Coolers. I once had Zahlman CU 7700 Now I am on Zahlman CNPS9500 I see you and many others have gone to this Thermalright SI-120.... Does it really work best or is it the look? Also I can't find anything about how you incorporate a fan into the Thermalright SI-120. :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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