Is This A Good System Setup?

spl3001 · 15-February-07, 11:54 PM

After asking around a bit on the forums, I've come up with a system I plan on constructing in about 2 weeks for gaming (virtually all types, new and old) and general productivity (Lightwave v9, Photoshop, Flash, Office stuff, Programming). Basically a General Ass-Kicking system under 2000 dollars. What I was wondering was if the system is a pretty good setup.

So here are the specs so far:

CPU:	Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M Shared L2
Motherboard:	ASUS P5B LGA 775 Intel P965
Memory:	CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR2 800
Video Card:	SAPPHIRE 100177L Radeon X1950XTX 512MB 256-bit GDDR4
Hard Drives:	Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3500641AS 500GB
Power Supply:	OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI ATX12V 600W
CPU Fan:	ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball

(Compiled from an Excel sheet. All detailed names from Newegg.com).

The CPU fan I'm not sure about, I just want one that is relatively small and incredibly quiet. Also, I was wondering what a good case for this system would be, as well as nice 80mm and 120mm fans that were quiet (and no LEDs). So, let me know what you guys think.

Zaltan · 17-February-07, 06:48 AM

It would be a massive step up from an AthlonXP system. Though I'd probably wait for ATi R600 based cards if you want a whole new computer, DX10 is the main reason.

Also, do you not want 2GB of RAM. I'll find you a good price on a kit.

Here you go.
$170 for 2GB on newegg
Newegg.com - A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
This is $210 and considered very good
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

4x0n · 17-February-07, 07:49 AM

I'm with Zaltan, 2 gig is the bare minimum these days.

ADD: Go with those Gskill, you won't regret it.

17-February-07, 06:48 AM		#2 (permalink)
Zaltan Apex Tech God	Re: Is This A Good System Setup? It would be a massive step up from an AthlonXP system. Though I'd probably wait for ATi R600 based cards if you want a whole new computer, DX10 is the main reason. Also, do you not want 2GB of RAM. I'll find you a good price on a kit. Here you go. $170 for 2GB on newegg Newegg.com - A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail This is $210 and considered very good Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail Last edited by Zaltan; 17-February-07 at 07:09 AM.

17-February-07, 07:49 AM		#3 (permalink)
4x0n Proud New Daddy	Re: Is This A Good System Setup? I'm with Zaltan, 2 gig is the bare minimum these days. ADD: Go with those Gskill, you won't regret it. Last edited by 4x0n; 17-February-07 at 07:58 AM.

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