Chil Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 This is gonna be my first self-built PC, used for games like BF2, Civ 4, and hopefully Spore and Crisis, along with some paintshop pro / photoshop when I have the time to learn it. My number 1 concern is compatability and stability. I won't be overclocking like crazy, but the option is open if I feel like it's absolutely necessary. Here's my wishlist from newegg , but I have questions. 1.) Is the infinity good enough for what I want to do? The only applicable advantage I see to the LanParty Ultra-D is the round IDE cables and extra PCI-Express x16 slot. Maybe I'll go for a PhysX card in a year or two if I go with that. 2.) Is the infinity less picky about memory? Instead of the G.Skill I was thinking about Corsair XMS or OCZ Platinum . 2 x 1GB is required, and I haven't been able to find TCCD or TCC5 DDR400 kits like that. 3.) I included the Scythe Ninja and X2 coolers because I want to keep the CPU as cool as possible and I really don't want a vacuum cooling the X1800XT. Are these good things to keep, or could I get rid of the Ninja? I'd like to not exceed $1400, because I'll be adding a soundcard too. The problems with X-fi are scaring me into a Audigy 4 from CompUSA for $80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Recommended section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken Joe Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Moved and I would prbibily just go with the regular Ultra D as more peole are famulitar with it if you should have any issues. I dont really know how it compaires. Everything looks good if it were to be with the regular ultra D. You dont need a burner drive? The High quality NEC is only 11 more usualy with free shipping(new egg doesnt combine shipping If you are a upgrade junky you might want the Fortron 550- though not needed. Both are a lot of bang for the buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 For overclocking, an Opteron 165 or 170 would be the best. Even if you don't think you're going to OC, you will. I didn't think I would either. Go with the Ultra-D. No point in paying for SLI capability when you are using an ATI video card. Otherwise looks like a good build. I would like to see you change from the Scythe to the Zalman CNPS9500, but I'm a fanboy. You should be happy with that cooler... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock62 Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 TCCD usually you see in 512 MB sticks.You have a lot of good choices of uccc in 1 gig sticks that manny use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chil Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Alright, I've taken the advice and gone with a few new components. The mobo, CPU, and memory have changed. new wishlist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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