Hi This is my first post and it's about the comp. parts I have chosen. Any and all comments about my selections would be appreciated since I really don't know what the hell I'm doing. Here's the list: MOTHERBOARD -- ASUS P5QL-E ATX LGA775 P43 DDR2 PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 3PCI SATA2 Sound http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10530BD9089&vpn=P5QL-E&manufacture=ASUS x $116.02 CHIP -- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Processor LGA775 3.0GHZ Wolfdale 1333FSB 6MB http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12200BD0467&vpn=BX80570E8400&manufacture=INTEL $175.99 x CPU FAN -- Thermaltake TR2-R1 / AMD Socket AM2/939/754 / Aluminum / 92mm Fan / CPU Cooler http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2604150&sku=T925-1168 $18.99 HARD DRIVE -- Western Digital Caviar (WD6400AAKS) 640GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Buffer (OEM) http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=018205&cid=HD.443 $78.99 PS -- ??? OCZ 700w GameXStream (SLI Ready) Power Supply - OCZ700GXSSLI $79.95 (after rebate) http://www.pcvonline.com/productDetails.aspx?prodID=3582 CASE -- Enermax ECA3162 Phoenix Neo Black ATX Case 5X5.25" 1X3.5" 4X3.5INT Front USB Audio $75.60 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11510AC3499 RAM -- OCZ SLI-Ready Dual Channel 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2x2048MB) http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3404049&Sku=O261-8038 $39.99 (after rebate) VIDEO CARD -- XFX GeForce 9800 GT Video Card - FREE Call of Duty 4 PC Game, 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, (2) Dual Link DVI, HDTV, VGA $109.99 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicati....asp?EdpNo=4104586&csid=ITD&body=REVIEWS#tabs BURNER -- Samsung SH-S223Q/BEBN Black DVD+RW 22X8X16 DVD-RW 22X6X16 DL16X/12X Lightscribe DVD Writer SATA OEM http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=14040DR2062 $25.88 I've pretty well hit (or gone over) my $$ limit so if you see any way I can save a few bucks I'd like that too. The prices are in CAN$ and there is a tax of 13% added on. Shipping about $30. Also if you see any incompatible parts pls. mention them. I would really appreciate your help. Thanks Tburg
That CPU cooler wont work with that CPU. Everything looks pretty good. I would switch the CPU to a Q6600, the PSU to a Corsair 550VX, and the CPU cooler to a Freezer 7 Pro.
Did you forget to post a link or something? Oh and this case is better for the same amount of money. http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11130AC2711&vpn=RC-690-KKN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER
Ya, I forgot to post the link. But I found some Reviews and they were all bad. I'll take a look at the case you suggest. I really don't care about bells and whistles. Thnx once again. T
It's not about the bells and whistles. it's about the general layout of the case and how well it can cool. The CM690 is very good in that regard.
I don't think I phrased that very well. I was referring to the other one which had a lot of lights etc. The best price I could find for the CM90 was at NX Source in B.C. $79 plus shipping ($10) and of course GST Direct Canada wanted an arm and a leg for shipping. There is a big difference in the price of the Core2 Duo and the Q6600. Is it worth the extra bucks now or would I just be wishing I'd gone for the Q6600 in the future if I don't get it now? I missed out on the deal for RAM so will have to look around some more. What brand do you prefer? BTW, I just noticed that TigerDirect.ca has a special on a 1T Hitachi hard drive for $99.99. I don't know about Hitachi's computer stuff but if it's any good the price is great. Thnx again for all your help. T.
If you plan on keeping this computer for sometime then you will regret not getting a Q6600. Also I prefer Corsair for memory.
How does this look to you... Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X4096-6400C5 4GB DDR2 2X2GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 Cl 5-5-5-18 240PIN Memory Kit ----- it costs $43 + ship. & Tx after rebate at http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180BD2072&vpn=TWIN2X4096-6400C5&manufacture=CORSAIR
It's the latency of the ram. The lower the better. That ram is rated for cas5, but it will probably run at cas4.
I just ordered everything and took your suggestions except for the box. I couldn't get one at a decent price today so went back to the Enermax. The total came to $951 incl. tx. and shipping. Then I should get $75 back in rebates. Thanks again, you've been a big help to me. T.
OK, I got the CM690 finally. At least the order has been accepted so maybe it was just a glitch when I tried to get it before.
