Could someone please give me the go-ahead on this PC build?

Ragnaros · 22 Mar 2006 at 13:49

This is the first time i've decided to buy all the components etc for my PC by myself. Just wondering if anyone can tell me if i'll have problems with this build; whether or not it'll have compatibility issues or anything. Here it is:

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4800+ = £444.09
Mobo: Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe Crossfire = £123.32
GPU: Connect3D ATI Radeon X1900 XT-X 512MB GDDR3 = £311.32
RAM: OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC3200 Dual Channel Platinum = £146.82
PSU: Enermax Noisetaker 600W = £82.19

Also:

ThermalRight SI-120 (Socket 754/939/478) Heatsink = £31.67
Akasa AK-183-L2B Ultra Quiet 120mm Fan - 3 pin = £10.52
Sony DWG120A 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter (Silver) = £29.32
Thermaltake VB1000BWS Soprano SuperMidi Tower - Black = £50.47
(Among other things i'll also be buying a Logitech G5 mouse, a Steelpad S&S mousepad, and some Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound)

I'll be using another Samsung DVD±RW from my current comp aswell as a Seagate Barracuda 250Gb HDD. Also using the monitor and Saitek keyboard from my current setup.

So what do you think? Is it ok? Thanks for any comments.

~Ragnaros

Paul11 · 22 Mar 2006 at 13:51

are you going to be overclocking ?

vanandjuanunited · 22 Mar 2006 at 13:52

If overclocking go for the 3800 x2.

Paul11 · 22 Mar 2006 at 13:53

if overclocking go for the opteron 170

Ragnaros · 22 Mar 2006 at 13:57

I won't be overclocking. Well i might give it a go at some point but not anytime soon.

Ragnaros · 22 Mar 2006 at 14:08

I just don't want to get all the things together and then realise that i did something wrong. Like the first time i ever bought any peice of hardware for myself was a graphics card. I was so clueless that i bought a PCI-e card when i had an AGP mobo. I'd like to think i'm a little bit wiser now but still, returning stuff can be a pain in the ass.

~Ragnaros

ACESHIGH · 22 Mar 2006 at 23:57

Awesome spec, go for it !!

stvmor · 23 Mar 2006 at 00:16

That's a lot of CPU! :eek:

I would get a 4400+ and save quite a bit of dosh! :cool:

squiffy · 23 Mar 2006 at 00:41

I would also drop down CPU. Paying a lot for just 200mhz increase. You don't need another CPU cooler, the supplied AMD is actually very good quality (running 25-35'c) That £40 with the SL-120 + fan can go into a bigger, higher quality case rather than annoyingly cramped midi tower. The CPU comes with the cooler so might as well use it, you can always upgrade CPU HSF later (I don't think I will (4400+ X2))

stvmor · 23 Mar 2006 at 00:54

squiffy said:
I would also drop down CPU. Paying a lot for just 200mhz increase. You don't need another CPU cooler, the supplied AMD is actually very good quality (running 25-35'c) That £40 with the SL-120 + fan can go into a bigger, higher quality case rather than annoyingly cramped midi tower. The CPU comes with the cooler so might as well use it, you can always upgrade CPU HSF later (I don't think I will (4400+ X2))

This is VERY well spotted squiffy. Doing that and sticking to a 4400+ would allow funds for a really nice case and I would prefer the Seasonic S12 PSU.

By the way Ragnaros, you almost have a duty to overclock to a certain extent and this is almost obligatory with these CPU's. :rolleyes: