Spec Check

DJProxo · 4 Dec 2007 at 22:48

Finally going for it.. 3-4weeks of hard decisions

Im a newbie at this, first build so..
if you wouldnt mind helpin a dear now lol!!

Spec Check:

Vista 64bit
Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600
Abit IX38 QuadGT Intel X38
Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB (4x1GB) DDR2 1066MHz Dual Channel
Zotac 8800 GT AMP 512MB
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty 7.1
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB SATA-II 32MB Cache
Western Digital Raptor 36GB 10000RPM SATA 16MB Cache

Also will an ATX2 Connect to an ATX Mobo..
ive been readin up on it and im stil not too sure so i'd just like to check

OCZ GameXStream 700w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Power Supply
(Nothin else is SLi, Will it make a difference?)

I dont think i can thank you guys enough so...
thank you lol!

jak731 · 4 Dec 2007 at 22:51

what is your budget?
are you overclocking?

DJProxo · 4 Dec 2007 at 22:53

jak731 said:
what is your budget?
are you overclocking?

theres a lot more in my basket.. like fans ect but i only needed to check them out before ordering..

i will prob be overclockin abit yeah (when i learn how too lol)

jak731 · 4 Dec 2007 at 23:04

i would go for a p35 MB such as the IP35 pro, the p35 chiopset is older and more problems have been ironed out. while not the best board chipset for crossfire as it cant support 2x16xpcie slot (electric) you will not be using crossfire with a 8800Gt and you will not be usign sli with either a x38 or p35 chipset (nvidia has not allowed intel to suport sli through their chipsets)

for the psu get the Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU. 700W isnt needed unless you plan on using sli and corsair are kinda the market leaders for high quality PSUs at the moment.

even when overclocking, 800MHz RAM is enough unless you want a FSB of 400+ (a quad of nearly 4GHZ), which requires stupidly expensive cooling if your chip can get that high.

for cpu cooling i recommend Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775) with a 120mm fan such as the Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000 120mm Fan - 3/4 Pin

Cr0fty · 4 Dec 2007 at 23:08

Also...the raptor is a waste of money if you are getting a 7200.11 hdd... the performance won't be justifiable for the cost.

DJProxo · 4 Dec 2007 at 23:10

jak731 said:
i would go for a p35 MB such as the IP35 pro
for the psu get the Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU. 700W isnt needed unless you plan on using sli
even when overclocking, 800MHz RAM is enough unless you want a FSB of about 400, which requires stupidly expensive cooling
for cpu cooling i recommend Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775) with a 120mm fan such as the Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000 120mm Fan - 3/4 Pin

if all the list in my first post goes well i shall be buildin a 2nd PC just after the first one.. with a lot of the stuff you just mentioned... :cool:

but im guessin it'll all go together alright anyway??
doesnt matter if summit is SLi and there is no SLi?

Cr0fty said:
Also...the raptor is a waste of money if you are getting a 7200.11 hdd... the performance won't be justifiable for the cost.

yeah was thinking that lol

jak731 · 5 Dec 2007 at 00:23

this is only my opinion, but it seems to me like you are buying parts that do not seem needed. i suggest posting the complete specs of both of the pcs up and their budgets along with their purpose. this way you could get whats best for your money rather then spend money needlessly

DJProxo · 5 Dec 2007 at 18:18

jak731 said:
this is only my opinion, but it seems to me like you are buying parts that do not seem needed. i suggest posting the complete specs of both of the pcs up and their budgets along with their purpose. this way you could get whats best for your money rather then spend money needlessly

yeah i know.. and im thankful u mention it

but im still goin for it lol!!

Sli PSU be alright with that spec?

budwizer · 5 Dec 2007 at 21:11

personally if its your first build I wouldn't go for a very high spec as if you have static or pressure something in the wrong way your in a load of trouble, but its a good spec, before you build practice on your old PC.

budwizer · 5 Dec 2007 at 21:13

there is not really a need for 700w psu you can go for a 600w one as your not going SLI

DJProxo · 5 Dec 2007 at 21:19

budwizer said:
personally if its your first build I wouldn't go for a very high spec as if you have static or pressure something in the wrong way your in a load of trouble, but its a good spec, before you build practice on your old PC.

My old Computer (one im usin now) is still a decent PC so i cant really practice on that & i have no other.. so im gonna have to risk it, ive been readin/watchin vids on how build pc for bout month now... lookin everythin up!!

im one these people that wont 'try' anythin stupid if i dont kno what im doin if that makes a lot of sense lol!!

also i have got you guys right? ha haa.. a mate who has built a pc before is willin to give a helpin hand too!!

im still lookin for a psu yeah.. but if i happened to get a sli psu would it matter if rest of my pc isnt SLi (or supports crossfire but isnt gettin used) ?

Thanks again..