Final Computer Parts List: Opinions Wanted

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

Here's the final list unless I have any warnings:

Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945G Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Model #: GA-945GM-S2

Item #: N82E16813128016

In Stock

$96.99

XFX PVT42EUDE3 Geforce 6800 XTreme 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

Model #: PVT42EUDE3

Item #: N82E16814150130

In Stock

Mail-in Rebate

$137.77 -$35= $132

Thermaltake TR2 W0070 ATX 430W Power Supply - Retail

Model #: W0070

Item #: N82E16817153023

In Stock

Mail-in Rebate

$39.99 - $10= $29.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail

Model #: BX80557E6300

Item #: N82E16819115005

In Stock

$218.99

Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model KVR667D2N5K2/1G - Retail

Model #: KVR667D2N5K2/1G

Item #: N82E16820144199

In Stock

$85.99

Subtotal: $579.73-(35+10)= 534.83

Whew! Let me know if there's any concerns. I'll likely be ordering tomorrow afternoon.

Edit: The power supply size has been brought to my attention. If anyone knows of a microATX Power Supply that does at least 450w, please let me know.

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[90accordman 5,000+ posts]

the poer supply you have there will work fine for what you have listed, im running alot more then that off one and its doing fine.

 

[phildapimp89 10+ year member]

Umm you have a processor heatsink/fan? You need one or ur computer will fry in 2 seconds.

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

Does the processor not come with this? From Newegg:

Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan

 

[SyKo13 5,000+ posts]

Amd > Intel Imo //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

I'm not here to argue Processors. From 2 different computer forums and 1 other sound forum many people who owned AMD x2 processors suggested the duo core 2. If I go back to processors my head is going to explode!

 

[90accordman 5,000+ posts]

the intel duo is better then the AMD dont let any jackass tell you different.

If you are buying you processer retail you shouldnt need a aftermarker heatsink the OEM one will be fine unless your going to be overclosing or whatever.

 

[GrayMatter4tw 10+ year member]

core 2 duo 4tw

dont listen to him

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

On advice of you guys I changed the PSU. The size is identical to what I have in my computer now. Let me know what you think.

Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945G Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Model #: GA-945GM-S2

Item #: N82E16813128016

$96.99

XFX PVT42EUDE3 Geforce 6800 XTreme 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

Model #: PVT42EUDE3

Item #: N82E16814150130

Mail-in Rebate

$137.77

SPARKLE FSP550PLG-SLI ATX12V/ EPS12V 550W Power Supply - OEM

Model #: FSP550PLG

Item #: N82E16817103517

$109.99 -$20.00 Instant $89.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail

Model #: BX80557E6300

Item #: N82E16819115005

$218.99

Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model KVR667D2N5K2/1G - Retail

Model #: KVR667D2N5K2/1G

Item #: N82E16820144199

$85.99

Subtotal: $629.73

Price after MIR:

$629-($10+$35)=$584.73

 

[osiris999 10+ year member]

yea you wont be doing alot of gameing with that card unlees its older games. it will hold you over till dx10 cards come out in a few months

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

Well, looks like I'm going to be scratching off my list completely. Went to a shop today and the guy said that I can't use a conventional microATX mobo in my tower, we tried. I think I'm just going to scrap everything and start all over. Not even use the parts from my computer that might be good. The chances of my HDD & optical drives surviving are slim. However, they will be tested in a new unit before the new optical & HDD are put in. If the old ones work, then I'll send the new ones back. Just going to get everything I might need in case.

Should I start a new post on a complete computer build, or continue here? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

This is a tentative list. I'm not sure about the mobo, but I think it will work. I was hoping to stay under $650 for everything. If you guys see anything that could be toned down a notch let me know.

Remember, I'm doing no gaming. However, I will be doing some moderate video editing in the future.

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Model #: CAC-T05-UW

Item #: N82E16811119068

$49.99 $49.99

Gigabyte GA-945P-S3 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Model #: GA-945P-S3

Item #: N82E16813128015

In Stock

$92.99 $92.99

XFX PVT42EUDE3 Geforce 6800 XTreme 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

Model #: PVT42EUDE3

Item #: N82E16814150130

In Stock

Mail-in Rebate

$137.77 $137.77

Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply - Retail

Model #: TPII-550

Item #: N82E16817103931

In Stock

$89.99 -$5.00 Instant $84.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail

Model #: BX80557E6300

Item #: N82E16819115005

** This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only. what's this?

In Stock

$203.00 $203.00

Kingston ValueRAM 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Unbuffered System Memory Model KVR533D2N4/1G - Retail

Model #: KVR533D2N4/1G

Item #: N82E16820144151

In Stock

$82.99 $82.99

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Model #: WD2500KS

Item #: N82E16822144701

** This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model within 30 days only. what's this?

In Stock

Mail-in Rebate

$77.99 $77.99

SAMSUNG 16X DVD±R DVD Burner With 5X DVD-RAM Write and LightScribe Black ATA/ATAPI Model SH-S162L - OEM

Model #: SH-S162L

Item #: N82E16827151118

** This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model within 30 days only. what's this?

In Stock

$31.99 $31.99

Subtotal: $761.71-$45 in Rebates= $716.71

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

Just continue here ...
How doesn't it fit ?

Screw mounts are completely different than that of a retail mobo. I even checked with HP and the tech told me it wouldn't fit.

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

I'm thinking about getting this case: it comes with 450w PSU, which is recommended by the graphics card I've chosen (thanks Jmac for the recommendations, I just can't afford to get the 7600 cards, I looked at a bunch). Now, will giving exactly 450w be sufficient? Or do I NEED to go higher?

Antec Sonata II

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155

I'm also looking at this firewire/usb add-on. Is there a way I can use this to take advantage of the front usb/1394 ports on the front of the Antec case?

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16815106004

 

[noob with an RS 10+ year member]

i would think a microATX mobo would fit in a microATX tower.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif