Will this build work?

simmons · 07-08-2009, 12:23 PM

Case: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
$164.99

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel
$134.99

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3
$189.99 ($114.99 after mail in rebate)

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB
$69.99

Wireless Card: EDIMAX EW-7128G IEEE 802.11b/g PCI
$19.99

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V
$119.49 ($99.49 after rebate)

Video Card: EVGA 896-P3-1173-AR GeForce GTX 275 FTW Edition
$294.99 ($274.99 after rebate)

RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 x2
$109.98

DVD / CD burner / reader: Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X
$31.99

Monitor: Acer X203H bd Black 20" 16:9 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
$129.99

Fan: ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 120mm 2-ball UFO Bearing
$49.99 ($29.99 after rebate)

Will that be a good build and will all the parts work together as intended.

Phædrus2401 · 07-08-2009, 12:54 PM

They'll work together just fine, though I don't know much about Zerotherm heatsinks. I'd use a Zalman 9500A or 9700, or a Thermaltake V1 (what I have now, it's quite good).

Tumbleweed36 · 07-08-2009, 12:58 PM

I too think you have a nice build going, but am not familar with the Zerotherm fan so can't comment on that. One other thing I see that you MAY want to consider (not have to) is that I think you would be much happier with a nice build like this if you spent a few more bucks and opted for like a 23" or 24" monitor. Just a personal opinion.

simmons · 07-08-2009, 01:12 PM

What is the best deal for a 23"
Also I found a much better deal on a fan which is a ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

Tumbleweed36 · 07-08-2009, 06:32 PM

Here is a deal I found you might want to look at:

Samsung 2333SW 23-inch Widescreen Black Flat Panel LCD Monitor
Regular Price = $279.99
Instant Savings = $110.00
Final Price = $169.99
(I don’t know the shipping cost, although I think it is free from the pre-checkout I looked at...you need to check)
Comment: If this is the deal, it won't last long, so you need to check quickly.)

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...8450-#Overview

Always do your homework before purchasing. I have two different Samsung monitors that I use for my personal computers and they are great IMHO. The reviews for this monitor seem very strong, but I have not had this particular monitor for personal use.

redenvy · 07-08-2009, 07:24 PM

I have the GeForce GTX 275 FTW edition and its an awesome card :)

simmons · 07-08-2009, 07:46 PM

Thanks!
I had actually look that one over but I decided not to get it because it was too expensive. I would have never thought to look on the dell website. Now I will probably get it.

ONE last thing
What do you have to have for your computer to support bluetooth

Tumbleweed36 · 07-08-2009, 08:31 PM

Personal computers need a Bluetooth adapter in order to communicate with other Bluetooth devices. Some come with a built-in Bluetooth adapter, but others will require an external one in the form of a dongle (similar to a USB adapter).

Bluetooth does permit multiple devices to communicate with a computer over a single adapter.

For Microsoft platforms, Windows XP Service Pack 2 and later releases have native support for Bluetooth. If you have a previous OS version, then you must install their Bluetooth adapter's own drivers.

Hope that helps.

07-08-2009, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
simmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 31 OS: Windows 7	Will this build work? Case: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case $164.99 Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel $134.99 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3 $189.99 ($114.99 after mail in rebate) Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB $69.99 Wireless Card: EDIMAX EW-7128G IEEE 802.11b/g PCI $19.99 PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V $119.49 ($99.49 after rebate) Video Card: EVGA 896-P3-1173-AR GeForce GTX 275 FTW Edition $294.99 ($274.99 after rebate) RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 x2 $109.98 DVD / CD burner / reader: Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X $31.99 Monitor: Acer X203H bd Black 20" 16:9 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor $129.99 Fan: ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 120mm 2-ball UFO Bearing $49.99 ($29.99 after rebate) Will that be a good build and will all the parts work together as intended.

07-08-2009, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,798 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Will this build work? They'll work together just fine, though I don't know much about Zerotherm heatsinks. I'd use a Zalman 9500A or 9700, or a Thermaltake V1 (what I have now, it's quite good). __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

07-08-2009, 12:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,656 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will this build work? I too think you have a nice build going, but am not familar with the Zerotherm fan so can't comment on that. One other thing I see that you MAY want to consider (not have to) is that I think you would be much happier with a nice build like this if you spent a few more bucks and opted for like a 23" or 24" monitor. Just a personal opinion. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

07-08-2009, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
simmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 31 OS: Windows 7	Re: Will this build work? What is the best deal for a 23" Also I found a much better deal on a fan which is a ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

07-08-2009, 06:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,656 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will this build work? Here is a deal I found you might want to look at: Samsung 2333SW 23-inch Widescreen Black Flat Panel LCD Monitor Regular Price = $279.99 Instant Savings = $110.00 Final Price = $169.99 (I don’t know the shipping cost, although I think it is free from the pre-checkout I looked at...you need to check) Comment: If this is the deal, it won't last long, so you need to check quickly.) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...8450-#Overview Always do your homework before purchasing. I have two different Samsung monitors that I use for my personal computers and they are great IMHO. The reviews for this monitor seem very strong, but I have not had this particular monitor for personal use. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 07-08-2009 at 06:48 PM.

07-08-2009, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
redenvy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 58 OS: W7 64bit My System	Re: Will this build work? I have the GeForce GTX 275 FTW edition and its an awesome card :)

07-08-2009, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
simmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 31 OS: Windows 7	Re: Will this build work? Thanks! I had actually look that one over but I decided not to get it because it was too expensive. I would have never thought to look on the dell website. Now I will probably get it. ONE last thing What do you have to have for your computer to support bluetooth

07-08-2009, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,656 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will this build work? Personal computers need a Bluetooth adapter in order to communicate with other Bluetooth devices. Some come with a built-in Bluetooth adapter, but others will require an external one in the form of a dongle (similar to a USB adapter). Bluetooth does permit multiple devices to communicate with a computer over a single adapter. For Microsoft platforms, Windows XP Service Pack 2 and later releases have native support for Bluetooth. If you have a previous OS version, then you must install their Bluetooth adapter's own drivers. Hope that helps. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 07-08-2009 at 08:33 PM.