Building my first rig. Need input.

Ranger_ · 01-25-2008, 09:54 AM

Budget: Around $1,700 - $1,800

Brands: Haven't really thought about it. I just want what's reliable.

Multitasking: Not sure at the moment.

Gaming: Definitely. This will be a gaming rig. I plan on playing mostly the new games.

Calculations: Not really. I will use divx converter from time to time.

Storage: I've decided on a 500gb and possibly adding another in the near future.

Legacy Support: Not really

OS: I plan on getting the 64 bit version of Vista

Accessories: I plan on just using the keyboard and mouse I currently use

Recycled components: No. This will be a completely new build.

Monitor: I do plan on purchasing a monitor. Links at the bottom.

Stores: Newegg

Location: USA

I've compiled a list of parts that I will get

APEVIA X-JUPITER G-Type X-JUPITERG-BK Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case

EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor

EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
I plan on getting another one soon so I can run in SLi

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V

Pioneer Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

CORSAIR 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

SAMSUNG 2220WM Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers

I do plan on overclocking some time in the near future. For now, I will just have everything at stock settings.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 01-25-2008, 03:51 PM

if your going sli on the 8800 you need something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703009

Daley347 · 01-25-2008, 04:05 PM

Indeed, with two 8800 in there - overheating could be a major problem, be sure to provide lots of venting for your case.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 01-25-2008, 05:33 PM

Also look at this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

its a beast stock and can overclock to 4ghz stable 0.0

**TheMatt** · 01-26-2008, 07:22 PM

That is the newest chipset and processor. It will run very fast but keep in mind that the overclocking potential depends on each individual chip, and lower end chips tend to overclock better.

I agree, go with the PC Power & Cooling power supply instead.

I would however get a higher quality motherboard because motherboard failures can be a big hassle.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...OTC-GOOGLEBASE

You could also wait for it to come into stock at Newegg.

01-25-2008, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ranger_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 35 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit	Building my first rig. Need input. Budget: Around $1,700 - $1,800 Brands: Haven't really thought about it. I just want what's reliable. Multitasking: Not sure at the moment. Gaming: Definitely. This will be a gaming rig. I plan on playing mostly the new games. Calculations: Not really. I will use divx converter from time to time. Storage: I've decided on a 500gb and possibly adding another in the near future. Legacy Support: Not really OS: I plan on getting the 64 bit version of Vista Accessories: I plan on just using the keyboard and mouse I currently use Recycled components: No. This will be a completely new build. Monitor: I do plan on purchasing a monitor. Links at the bottom. Stores: Newegg Location: USA I've compiled a list of parts that I will get APEVIA X-JUPITER G-Type X-JUPITERG-BK Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card I plan on getting another one soon so I can run in SLi OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V Pioneer Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive CORSAIR 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory SAMSUNG 2220WM Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers I do plan on overclocking some time in the near future. For now, I will just have everything at stock settings.

01-25-2008, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Building my first rig. Need input. if your going sli on the 8800 you need something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703009 __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

01-25-2008, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Daley347 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England Posts: 59 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: Building my first rig. Need input. Indeed, with two 8800 in there - overheating could be a major problem, be sure to provide lots of venting for your case.

01-25-2008, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Building my first rig. Need input. Also look at this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 its a beast stock and can overclock to 4ghz stable 0.0 __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

01-26-2008, 07:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Building my first rig. Need input. That is the newest chipset and processor. It will run very fast but keep in mind that the overclocking potential depends on each individual chip, and lower end chips tend to overclock better. I agree, go with the PC Power & Cooling power supply instead. I would however get a higher quality motherboard because motherboard failures can be a big hassle. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...OTC-GOOGLEBASE You could also wait for it to come into stock at Newegg. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides