Case/PSU
A-Top XBlade Black/Silver Ultimate Gaming Machine With 450W PSU & Side window, Model "AT859A-BK" - Retail
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower Case
Color: Black/Silver
Material: Steel
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 2 x audio
Power Supply: 450W
Cooling System: 1 x 80mm front Blue LED fan, 1 x 80mm side Blue LED fan
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX (12" x 10.5")
Dimensions: 17" x 7.9" x 17.3"(HxWxD)
Features: Side panel window with custom chromed XBlade design & a mesh guard
$58

MOBO
ABIT "AV8" K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 939 CPU - Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon64/Athlon64 FX Processors
Chipset: VIA K8T800 Pro + VT8237
RAM: 4x DIMM for DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X , 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS/2,1xCOM,1xLPT,SPDIF In/Out,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),3xIEEE1394(Rear 1),1xLAN,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: 6-Channel AC97 Codec
Onboard LAN: VIA VT6122 Gigabit Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA, RAID 0/1
Onboard 1394: 3 Ports
Form Factor: ATX
$110


Video Card
eVGA nVIDIA GeForce 6800 Video Card, 128MB GDDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "128-A8-N343-AX" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce 6800/325MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/700MHz
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out(S-Video) + DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX 9.0c, OpenGL 1.5
Cable/Accessories: Manual, DVI to VGA Adapter, 2 Cables
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz

$264

Processor
AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 2.2 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Socket 939 Processor - Retail
Specifications:
Model: Athlon 64 3500+
Core: Winchester
Operating Frequency: 2.2GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/ 512KB
Voltage: 1.4V
Process: 90nm
Socket: Socket 939
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail box(with Heatsink and Fan)
$295



RAM
Corsair Value Select (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 512MBx2 DDR PC-3200 - OEM
Specification
Manufacturer: Corsair
Model: VS1GBKIT400
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime
$130



Hard Drive
Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model WD800JB, OEM Drive Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Features: High-performance with 8MB Buffer
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only

$58

CD/DVD
Rosewill 52x32x52x16 CD-RW & DVD Combo Drive, Model C523216, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI/E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
Features: Buffer under run errors prevention
Packaging: Retail box Bundled with PowerDVD Ahead NeroExpress burn ROM
$31



etc
Masscool 80mm DC Case fan, Model "FD08025S1M4"
Specification:
Compatibility: Case, Power Supply
Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 25 mm
Bearing Type: Sleeve
Nominal Speed(RPM): 2500+/-10%
Max Air FlowCFM): 31.73
Rated Voltage: 12V DC
Connector: 3+4 Pin
Noise(dBA): 28.0
Special Features: ISO9002 Certified
[$6]


Total price $945


btw supahobnobba told me to post this here

Buy a new PSU with that as well, I don't think that the stock PSU will handle all that shtuff.

Also, why not a 6800 GT?

hes trying to stay under a grand and overclock to 2.5-2.6. My advice was a better psu and memory. any other opinions?

Quote: Originally Posted by Supahobnobba hes trying to stay under a grand and overclock to 2.5-2.6. My advice was a better psu and memory. any other opinions?

yeah chris but im not OCing it for a while. and under $950
I would assume the PSU could handle everything not OCed, if i was to OC id probably get better cooling/PSU

never the less you do plan to OC it eventually, why not just get the stuff you know you will need now. THat PSU will fail on you, i guarantee it. The memory will be a waste of money, it won't clock higher than stock for when you want to OC. ANd for cooling? you could wait I guess though your computer is gonna be a volcano in your room for how hot that stock heatsink is gonna get.

im just saying dont beat around the bush and buy sub par components.
Plus that PDP ram is looking mighty fine. Brainpower PCB and its TCCD. ask anyonre here if thats a good combo

Quote: Originally Posted by thursday22dp yeah chris but im not OCing it for a while. and under $950 I would assume the PSU could handle everything not OCed, if i was to OC id probably get better cooling/PSU

Not for a while? Ya tell that to someone thats not been bit by the PC build bug!

If you can wait for a few weeks to save the $ you will probably be happier that you did or else
your going to end up with parts sitting around after the upgrades.

I recomend the RAM and PSU upgrades too!

Welcom to PR

Yeah i really cant do anything about the ram but i picked out this PSU

POWMAX Demon 580W Power Supply, Model "PSDE580" -RETAIL

Model# PSDE580

Item # N82E16817163018

Specifications: Type: ATX Maximum Power: 580W PFC: No Efficiency: 70% Min. at full load Material: All metal construction Noise Level: Maximum of 37db at 100% system loading Over Voltage Protection: On all outputs Input Voltage: 115/ 230 Input Frequency Range: 60Hz/ 50Hz Input Current: 10A/ 6A Max Load: +3.3@32A, +5@40A, +12@24A, -5@0.5A, -12@0.8A, +5vsb@2A MTBF: 100K hrs at 25°C ambient conditions Dimensions: 6"W x 3.6H" x 6.6"D App

Well its been my experience that the VIA chipsets arent that great of overclockers. If he wants to OC in te future I would suggest a NF4 chipset. This is just from my experiences i have yet to own a VIA 64 bit board. For the PSU I say stick with a none good name brand like Antec you wont be sorry.

Quote: For the PSU I say stick with a none good name brand like Antec you wont be sorry.

wtf??


I found this case btw
RAIDMAX Black 10-bay Case, Model "268WBP" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid-Tower Case
Color: Black
Material: 0.7mm SECC Steel
Drive Bays: 5.25'' x4,3.5''(External) x2,3.5''(Internal) x4
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x2
Cooling System: 80mm Side Fan x2
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX Form Factor 12" x 10.5" or smaller
Special Features: Attractive Streamline design

it will work with the PSU + MOBO right? I dont know too much about PSU's and Cases. This is my first custom PC btw.

I agree on the PSU - I wold rather have an Antec 400w than a Powmax claiming 1 gigawatt of power........they dont deliver on there promises. There are some good brands that are not as well known but Powmax is definitely NOT one of them........I have had about 6 deads one that cause a call to Newegg. Bad plan, try again.


Wheres my flux capacitor???

I checked the Antec prices but i just cant pay that much for one... Remember im tryin to keep the whole thing undeer $950

can someone recommend an exact Case/PSU for my system(preferably under$75 combined)?

Keep in mind that I probably wont OC for a while and if i do it wont be anything major yet.

i have an xblade case with stock 400watt p/s the rails are preatty good ..

Quote: Originally Posted by aaronrkelly I agree on the PSU - I wold rather have an Antec 400w than a Powmax claiming 1 gigawatt of power........they dont deliver on there promises. There are some good brands that are not as well known but Powmax is definitely NOT one of them........I have had about 6 deads one that cause a call to Newegg. Bad plan, try again. Wheres my flux capacitor???

dude...out of 400 votes on newegg it still has 5/5 review,...ill take that over you sorry

Im telling you right now save your money up and buy the better psu. I have an antec 350 watt that knocks the socks off any raidmax powermax piece. Also for the mobo if yo plan on overclocking i dont recomend the VIA chipset. Trust me its better to save up now wait a little bit hey the prices might even drop. Then buy the right stuff first. Its always easier to do it firts the right time.

Quote: Originally Posted by thursday22dp dude...out of 400 votes on newegg it still has 5/5 review,...ill take that over you sorry

400 votes for one product on one E-tailer does not a great product make.

Well this is what i can afrord so im sure this PSU will work for bout 6 months and then ill probably buy a good one and oc it, unless one of you guys would mind finding me a good Antec one thats cheap

well i decided to go with an Antec

Antec P4 ATX12V 400 Watt Power Supply With 2 Fans, Model "SL400" - Retail
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 400W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: < 17ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >=68%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.5V;+3.3V trip point<+4.1V;+12V trip point<+15.6V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @<53A;+3.3V @ <48A;+12V @ <23A
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 10A for 115VAC;5.0A for 230VAC
Output: +3.3V@28A;+5V@38A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@18A;-12V@0.8A;+5VSB@2A more info->

Tell me what you think? The P4 in the title doesnt mean it only would work with a p4 right

These guys are giving you great advice and you act like they are ignorant .

dude i just took their advice and got an Antec, thanks guys

Quote: Originally Posted by thursday22dp dude i just took their advice and got an Antec, thanks guys

Good, now at least you don't have to worry about a reliable power source .

Powersupplies are overlooked a lot of the time, and they are a critical component. Buying a power supply from a reputable company is money well spent.