My new system...please critique

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:20 am

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 case

ASUS M2N4-SLI Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard

Geforce 7600GT

XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply (Nvidia SLI Certified)

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Windsor 2000MHz HT Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor Model ADA4200CUBOX - Retail

pqi TURBO 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory

SAMSUNG 16X DVD±R DVD Burner With 5X DVD-RAM Write and LightScribe Black ATA/ATAPI Model SH-S162L

Use existing 250gb drive

Spinning Hat · Post by **Spinning Hat** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:09 am

I like it all, but I would look at a standalone Sound card. Onboard audio has started to get some nice features, but I I still think the standalones offer better sound, with less CPU drain.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:40 am

I just placed the order. Good point SH, might do that later...after I get some more funds.

I did change the videocard to a BFG 7600GT because of the big difference in the specs over the 7300. Cost me $60 more, but will probably be worth it later.

Now to build this next week!!!!

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:21 pm

Ordered in some Red LED fans and a Red UV Cable sleeving kit for the wiring...Woot! I am getting excited!

MegaDeath70 · Post by **MegaDeath70** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:34 pm

I would have gotten the 7800GT or the 7900 series. Otherwise it kicks butt !

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:45 pm

I would have...but my girlfriend requires a modicum of spendage.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:07 pm

Case:

The front of the case is a wire mesh that allows good airflow and will allow the red glow of the internal lighting to shine through.

Powersupply:

Motherboard:

Processor:

Memory:

Video Card:

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:19 pm

The mobo is what I have a problem with. The onboard sound stinks, and there are a few other minor things with it. Asus is a good brand, true, but the AM2 is a new socket, and version 1.0 of anything tends to have issues.

The Gigabyte AM2 mobo is supposed to be quite good, though, as is the ECS.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:45 pm

Guess I will need to save up for a good EAX card.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:22 am

Well I did find a Creative Labs Audigy 4 SE card for $42 from www.directron.com, ordered it.

http://www.directron.com/30sb061000000.html

It supports EAX 4.0, I bet it rocks.

Gryphon · Post by **Gryphon** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:28 pm

Very nice, here is what I just ordered for Stang:

x1 ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce SPP 100 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
x2 XFX PV-T73G-UDD3 Geforce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
x1 ASUS Atlas A-50GA ATX12V 2.0 500W Power Supply - Retail
x1 COOLER MASTER CAVALIER 3 CAV-T03-UW Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
x1 AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego 2000MHz HT Socket 939 Processor Model ADA4000BNBOX - Retail
x1 CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model Twinx2048-3200c2pt - Retail
x1 NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE/ATAPI Model ND-3550A - OEM
x1 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
x1 Thermaltake CL-P0200 Silent 939 K8 - AMD K8 solution w/ Heatpipe Cooling Tech - Retail
x1 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:23 pm

CopyCat!!!

Rofl...nice system dude!!! How is your significant other doing?!

She going to show up tonight?! Would love to see her!

FaLLGuY · Post by **FaLLGuY** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 6:59 pm

Hope your board likes the memory.... I hear the deluxe board has issues with certain brands.

Gryphon · Post by **Gryphon** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:55 am

I chose the memory from the compatible list of products, if that has any merit and they aren't just advertising spots hehe

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Compatibl ... 6813131568

Spinning Hat · Post by **Spinning Hat** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:33 pm

Ice, how much was that case, and where'd you get it? The case I have right now doesn't seem to be flowing sir very well, even with all of my fans running full blast, and I've even got all the cables tied up and routed so Air will flow through. I get Visual Artifacts when It's warm in the room because the vid card is getting too hot...