another 1st timer looking for advice

it-figures · 09-02-2008, 07:58 AM

Here is what I'm looking at so far.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182096

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131284

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145194

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129113

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100005

I'll be using the pc for gaming(mmos and shooters),vent,fraps,I.M and music.At some point i def plan on adding another 4870 and OC to around 3-3.5ghz. Down the road would i be able to add a card reader/dvd burner to this to play around with photoshop?
I've been reading alot of threads here and I see where alot of you guys stand on dual vs quad,it just seemed for the small price dif quad would prolly be the better way to go?? I'm hoping to keep this build for 3-4 years and still be able to run games decently.I'm itching to pull the trigger on this,just wanna make sure i do it right,thanks in advance to anyone taking the time out to give any advice,much appreciated.

Got Sum Bullz · 09-02-2008, 08:25 AM

Get a duo core. You'll save money and increase performance in games. There aren't any games which use all four cores so getting them is a waste of time. I would recommend the E8400. Everything else looks good to me.

Tumbleweed36 · 09-02-2008, 08:29 AM

I could never recommend a Rosewill power supply. Try one of these brand names for quality power supplies:

Seasonic – Any Model
Corsair – Any Model
PC Power & Cooling – Any Model
Thermaltake – “Toughpower” Series Only
Coolermaster – “Real Power Pro” Series Only
Silverstone – Any Model

**wrench97** · 09-02-2008, 02:41 PM

I would use this instead of the thermal adhesive you really don't want to glue the heat sink to the CPU> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007

As for the Quad debate, you did pick a faster one most of the time we are comparing the comparably priced Q6600 to the E8500 so you are a little closer in speed but $140 more if performance/price ratio isn't an objective it will handle photoshop better.

it-figures · 09-02-2008, 05:13 PM

thanks alot for the replies,what would you guys say is the minimum watt power supply for running 2 4870's? thanks again.

**wrench97** · 09-02-2008, 05:20 PM

For 2 HD4870's I would want at least 850w more to be on the safe side as they do lose capacity as they age.

it-figures · 09-02-2008, 06:26 PM

thanks for the reply wrench.will this fit in the antec 900 case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139007

**wrench97** · 09-02-2008, 06:38 PM

Yes it will the 900 is a good case.

Tumbleweed36 · 09-02-2008, 07:01 PM

YES, on that power supply. A great choice.

it-figures · 09-04-2008, 11:15 AM

well i decided to go with the e8600 over the quad and before I order these parts I was just wondering if anyone uses the same case/motherboard/cpu cooler? If so did you order the retention bracket for the cooler and will I still be able to fit a extra 120mm fan on the side panel? thanks!

09-02-2008, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
it-figures Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	another 1st timer looking for advice Here is what I'm looking at so far. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182096 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131284 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145194 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129113 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100005 I'll be using the pc for gaming(mmos and shooters),vent,fraps,I.M and music.At some point i def plan on adding another 4870 and OC to around 3-3.5ghz. Down the road would i be able to add a card reader/dvd burner to this to play around with photoshop? I've been reading alot of threads here and I see where alot of you guys stand on dual vs quad,it just seemed for the small price dif quad would prolly be the better way to go?? I'm hoping to keep this build for 3-4 years and still be able to run games decently.I'm itching to pull the trigger on this,just wanna make sure i do it right,thanks in advance to anyone taking the time out to give any advice,much appreciated.

09-02-2008, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Got Sum Bullz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 133 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice Get a duo core. You'll save money and increase performance in games. There aren't any games which use all four cores so getting them is a waste of time. I would recommend the E8400. Everything else looks good to me. Last edited by Got Sum Bullz : 09-02-2008 at 08:30 AM.

09-02-2008, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,853 OS: XP Professional	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice I could never recommend a Rosewill power supply. Try one of these brand names for quality power supplies: Seasonic – Any Model Corsair – Any Model PC Power & Cooling – Any Model Thermaltake – “Toughpower” Series Only Coolermaster – “Real Power Pro” Series Only Silverstone – Any Model __________________ ----------

09-02-2008, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,980 OS: XPSP2	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice I would use this instead of the thermal adhesive you really don't want to glue the heat sink to the CPU> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007 As for the Quad debate, you did pick a faster one most of the time we are comparing the comparably priced Q6600 to the E8500 so you are a little closer in speed but $140 more if performance/price ratio isn't an objective it will handle photoshop better. __________________ http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...selection.html

09-02-2008, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
it-figures Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice thanks alot for the replies,what would you guys say is the minimum watt power supply for running 2 4870's? thanks again.

09-02-2008, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,980 OS: XPSP2	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice For 2 HD4870's I would want at least 850w more to be on the safe side as they do lose capacity as they age. __________________ http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...selection.html

09-02-2008, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
it-figures Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice thanks for the reply wrench.will this fit in the antec 900 case? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139007

09-02-2008, 06:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,980 OS: XPSP2	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice Yes it will the 900 is a good case. __________________ http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...selection.html

09-02-2008, 07:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,853 OS: XP Professional	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice *YES*, on that power supply. A great choice. __________________ ----------

09-04-2008, 11:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
it-figures Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: another 1st timer looking for advice well i decided to go with the e8600 over the quad and before I order these parts I was just wondering if anyone uses the same case/motherboard/cpu cooler? If so did you order the retention bracket for the cooler and will I still be able to fit a extra 120mm fan on the side panel? thanks!