new system build

[CK8-04]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

I'll look into the HX520...but 2 years down the road when I get the urge to upgrade again my 620 watt PSU might still be useable...especially with dual GPU's/quad GPU's/quad core CPU's etc becoming more mainstream

I have high doubts that your system would ever draw more than 400 watts and if parts in the future did require that much power, we would have new power standards like we did with the switch from AGP to PCIe which would most likely need a new PSU anyway.

[Sir Skully]

Hey polonyc2 congrats, nice rig, enjoy........

[traveler]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

I've decided to upgrade my system after 2+ years...here are the parts I am thinking about...any suggestions/comments welcome

[snip]

You're making my upgrade nerve itch.

Good to see you pushing the button/pulling the trigger.

Nice soundcard.

Nice HD selection.

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by Sir Skully

Hey polonyc2 congrats, nice rig, enjoy........

you're the upgrade master here at ABX!!

Originally Posted by traveler

You're making my upgrade nerve itch.

Good to see you pushing the button/pulling the trigger.

Nice soundcard.

Nice HD selection.

I waited for a few weeks to see if the X48 boards, new quad core Penryn's and Nvidia 9000 series cards would come out but I can't wait any longer...I'll just do the EVGA step up when the cards do come out (which I'm sure will be within 90 days)

I still might ditch the P35 board and get the ASUS Maximus Formula (X38 + DDR2) but being that I'm not going to do dual video cards and PCIe 2.0 is pretty much useless now there is no real point for me to go X38...I'm still tempted to get it because the price difference between the Maximus Formula and the P5K Deluxe is not that much

I'm planning on finalizing all my components this weekend and will order everything on Tuesday

good luck with your build trav

[traveler]

Originally Posted by ctal

If you are not planning to use a third party boot manager to handle the multi-boot, please read the following, especially the paragraph around the middle entitled "what's wrong with the Microsoft way." It predates Vista, but is probably just as applicable to a Vista/XP multiboot.

Multi-Booting with Windows in an Extended Partition

-- Al

Thanks for the reminder.

[traveler]

Originally Posted by polonyc2

I waited for a few weeks to see if the X48 boards, new quad core Penryn's and Nvidia 9000 series cards would come out but I can't wait any longer...I'll just do the EVGA step up when the cards do come out (which I'm sure will be within 90 days)

I know what you mean. Looks like my build is still three to four weeks out. I'm still thinking of putting my cusl2-c into my empty new Lian Li case while waiting.

I still might ditch the P35 board and get the ASUS Maximus Formula (X38 + DDR2) but being that I'm not going to do dual video cards and PCIe 2.0 is pretty much useless now there is no real point for me to go X38...I'm still tempted to get it because the price difference between the Maximus Formula and the P5K Deluxe is not that much

It's a nice board, the Maximus Formula. Slightly nicer is the Maximus Formula SE.

I'm planning on finalizing all my components this weekend and will order everything on Tuesday

good luck with your build trav

Thanks polony. All I need are parts.

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by traveler

It's a nice board, the Maximus Formula. Slightly nicer is the Maximus Formula SE.

not really much of a difference between the "Special Edition" and the standard version...the Maximus Formula Special Edition includes a Northbridge waterblock, just like the Blitz boards did. The non-Special Edition instead relies on a larger heatsink...unless you're planning on overclocking the Northbridge, so there is no sense in paying extra for the Special Edition

[polonyc2]

looks like this Mushkin kit is a pretty good 4 GB kit...might have to do more research...

Newegg.com - mushkin 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

also the Silverstone TJ10 case looks really nice for my tastes...but the price is ridiculous

SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd - Designing Inspiration

[SRTDodge05]

That Mushkin memory will fit your needs just fine, low timing and 4gb.

[ctal]

Poly -- Re the case, have you considered the Lian Li A10 series. Below is a link to the silver version, at NewEgg. Performance PC's offers several versions with custom windows, also.

Newegg.com - LIAN LI PC-A10A Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Regards,
-- Al

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by SRTDodge05

That Mushkin memory will fit your needs just fine, low timing and 4gb.

I like Mushkin, Corsair and OCZ because they have excellent support forums that you can ask questions, receive advice etc...with G. Skill it's very hard to get the same level of support

Originally Posted by ctal

Poly -- Re the case, have you considered the Lian Li A10 series. Below is a link to the silver version, at NewEgg. Performance PC's offers several versions with custom windows, also.

Newegg.com - LIAN LI PC-A10A Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Regards,
-- Al

nice looking case...but as Bruce Wayne said to Lucius Fox in Batman begins in regards to the Batmobile---'does it come in black?'

I prefer simple cases and don't need all the flashy exteriors, flashing lights, windows etc...I'd take a case that has excellent cooling (5 120mm fans) over a hot pink, red LED case any day...that being said I do like the brushed aluminum looks that the Antec, Silverstone and now Lian Li cases seem to have...just a matter of balancing that out with performance, price, interior space, low noise and cooling

[ctal]

Here's the black one, $20 more expensive:

Newegg.com - LIAN LI PC-A10B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Hope that helps,

-- Al

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by ctal

Here's the black one, $20 more expensive:

Newegg.com - LIAN LI PC-A10B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Hope that helps,

-- Al

thanks...I'm at their website right now looking at their selection...good stuff

[jaketerminate]

I was looking into building my own system from newegg, with mostly the same hardware, except I was thinking of getting the q6600 why did you choose the e8400 over it, just wanted some opinions before I buy. THX!

[ctal]

Originally Posted by jaketerminate

I was looking into building my own system from newegg, with mostly the same hardware, except I was thinking of getting the q6600 why did you choose the e8400 over it, just wanted some opinions before I buy. THX!

For most people for most purposes, the E8400 will be faster. I would suggest going with a quad core cpu only if you know that particular applications that are important to you, now or in the foreseeable future, can effectively utilize four cores (and most current applications can not).

Regards,

-- Al