New System

[Kymnyth]

OK, here is what I am thinking about getting for my upcoming system:
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=3982945&WishListTitle=Kymnyth%27s+Gaming+Rig (https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=3982945&WishListTitle=Kymnyth%27s+Gaming+Rig)

Let the tormenting begin!!

BTW - They have the case at Best Buy on clearance for 79.99.

[D-Bone]

That link doesnt work by the way. You have make it a saved wish list and then make it public. (i think)

[Kymnyth]

Well for some reason there are no public wish lists showing up after the 26th. I saved and shared my wish list and can't get it to showup under the public wish lists.


I sent my self the wish list via email and got the URL and modified the previous post. The link should work now.

Let me know what you think!

[D-Bone]

Looking good dude.

Here are couple things to think about. Maybe just get one 320GB hard drive and get an 8800 video card instead. That way, you have a dx10 capable card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814133188

I assume you are going to run a RAID0 with the 2 drives. I think you'll get more bang for buck with a dx10 card vs a raid0. Just my 2 cents.

Also, check into that power supply, some of the Antec's ATX cables have a hard time reaching in a P180 case. I've used an Enermax in that case and it was a great P/S. Just as a second option, I would highly recommend this one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194004

I just looked again at the hard drive, I dont know what the difference is with the ES series of Seagates. Check it against this one. http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148140
I'm not sure the one you have listed offers all the new features like NCQ and such. Again, I'm not sure so double check that.

Why not go ahead and get a lightscribe drive? All your family members will think its cool to get a picture CD with Noah's photo printed right on it. ;)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827106015

Don't forget your OS... :p
Vista Home Premium:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116202
Vista Ultimate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116213

Thats all I have for now. Even if you build it as is, its gonna be a hotrod.

[Kymnyth]

I was concerned about the cable length of that power supply. Do you have length to spare with the Enermax? It seems the Enermax has alot of people complaining about issues with that power supply burning out. What do you think of this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817139002

As for the lightscribe. I agree. Gonna switch that out.

BTW I am going to stick with my Audigy 2 for sound.

I was going to do raid 0. but 8800 might be the way to go so I am not obsolete immediately. ;)

Thanks for the feedback.

[D-Bone]

Never used or heard of the Corsair power supplies. I used the 500W enermax in a build about 9 months ago, plenty of length on the cables and it hasnt burned out yet. Most of the stuff I read back then really said the Enermax was a good brand. Maybe things have changed since then.

If you have some free time, browse the forums at Anandtech, those guys are really solid with their advice.

[D-Bone]

Doing some initial reading on the Corsair PS, these appear to be great units. So far, I've seen people rave about them. Go with that or the Enermax. No more Antec power supplies, I've read too many negative things about them in forums recently. Not sure why, but whatever.