Finalizing the build.

Vrait · 08-31-2009, 07:41 PM

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/M...px?ID=14584648

With Windows 7 RC.

Will be ordering the beginning of next week. So what do you think?

Phædrus2401 · 08-31-2009, 08:16 PM

That's a private page, only you can see it.

Vrait · 08-31-2009, 08:38 PM

Sorry linked it from inside my profile. >.>

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=14584648

Phædrus2401 · 08-31-2009, 08:47 PM

Looks good, only thing I'd suggest is getting the Caviar Black 750GB for $5 more.

**greenbrucelee** · 09-01-2009, 02:06 AM

yep looks pretty good to me but agree with Phaedrus2401 on the drive.

Vrait · 09-02-2009, 02:03 PM

Going to have to buy vista now, since my dvd writer drive won't burn. >.>

Dacads · 09-03-2009, 11:36 AM

Looks good but for extra 10 dollars get vista with windows 7 upgrade voucher.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116677

Vrait · 09-04-2009, 08:51 AM

Thanks.

Vrait · 09-04-2009, 08:25 PM

Will this system support 2.1 speakers? I know nothing about speakers and sound cards..

Phædrus2401 · 09-04-2009, 09:08 PM

Just about anything will support 2.1 speakers, in fact most motherboards will support up to 5.1.

Vrait · 09-05-2009, 07:42 AM

Good to know.

The motherbord:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128372

Says it supports 8 channel sound, is that 7.1 or what?

**Tyree** · 09-05-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vrait

The motherbord:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128372

Says it supports 8 channel sound, is that 7.1 or what?

Yes.

Vrait · 09-07-2009, 10:57 AM

Does it matter if the dvd drive is OEM?

Phædrus2401 · 09-07-2009, 03:54 PM

No, that just means that it's direct from the manufacturer and so doesn't come with any cables. Don't worry, your motherboard should come with 2-4 SATA cables and an IDE cable, so no worries.

Vrait · 09-07-2009, 06:49 PM

I Switched out a few things, tell me what you think now.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=14584648

Phædrus2401 · 09-07-2009, 07:04 PM

Looks solid to me.

**Tyree** · 09-07-2009, 08:52 PM

A heads up: The case you selected uses a bottom mount PSU arrangement and has no bottom venting. The PSU you have selected has a bottom mounted fan. You will have to turn the PSU upside down to mount it. That puts the PSU cables to the outside of the case. It doesn't affect performance or cooling but it can make wiring routing more difficult.
I use this case for higher end builds. It has a grill under the bottom mount PSU that allows outside air to be drawn in and through the PSU. It has excellent cooling capabilities, good cable management and it's very roomy and easy to work in.
COOLER MASTER RC-690 $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ASTER%20RC-690

Vrait · 09-08-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyree

A heads up: The case you selected uses a bottom mount PSU arrangement and has no bottom venting. The PSU you have selected has a bottom mounted fan. You will have to turn the PSU upside down to mount it. That puts the PSU cables to the outside of the case. It doesn't affect performance or cooling but it can make wiring routing more difficult.
I use this case for higher end builds. It has a grill under the bottom mount PSU that allows outside air to be drawn in and through the PSU. It has excellent cooling capabilities, good cable management and it's very roomy and easy to work in.
COOLER MASTER RC-690 $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ASTER%20RC-690

Actually the HAF 922 does have a bottom psu vent.

YouTube - #1065 - Cooler Master HAF 922 Case Video Review

**Tyree** · 09-08-2009, 10:28 AM

I stand corrected and thank you for pointing that out.

Vrait · 09-14-2009, 09:37 PM

Will be ordering tommorow.

08-31-2009, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Finalizing the build. https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/M...px?ID=14584648 With Windows 7 RC. Will be ordering the beginning of next week. So what do you think?

08-31-2009, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. That's a private page, only you can see it. __________________ 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.

08-31-2009, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Sorry linked it from inside my profile. >.> http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=14584648

08-31-2009, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Looks good, only thing I'd suggest is getting the Caviar Black 750GB for $5 more. __________________ 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.

09-01-2009, 02:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,849 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. yep looks pretty good to me but agree with Phaedrus2401 on the drive. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

09-02-2009, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Going to have to buy vista now, since my dvd writer drive won't burn. >.>

09-03-2009, 11:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dacads Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 188 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Looks good but for extra 10 dollars get vista with windows 7 upgrade voucher. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116677

09-04-2009, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Thanks.

09-04-2009, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Will this system support 2.1 speakers? I know nothing about speakers and sound cards..

09-04-2009, 09:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Just about anything will support 2.1 speakers, in fact most motherboards will support up to 5.1. __________________ 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.

09-05-2009, 07:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Good to know. The motherbord: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128372 Says it supports 8 channel sound, is that 7.1 or what? Last edited by Vrait; 09-05-2009 at 07:47 AM.

09-07-2009, 10:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Does it matter if the dvd drive is OEM?

09-07-2009, 03:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. No, that just means that it's direct from the manufacturer and so doesn't come with any cables. Don't worry, your motherboard should come with 2-4 SATA cables and an IDE cable, so no worries. __________________ 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.

09-07-2009, 06:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. I Switched out a few things, tell me what you think now. http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=14584648

09-07-2009, 07:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Looks solid to me. __________________ 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.

09-07-2009, 08:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,600 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Finalizing the build. A heads up: The case you selected uses a bottom mount PSU arrangement and has no bottom venting. The PSU you have selected has a bottom mounted fan. You will have to turn the PSU upside down to mount it. That puts the PSU cables to the outside of the case. It doesn't affect performance or cooling but it can make wiring routing more difficult. I use this case for higher end builds. It has a grill under the bottom mount PSU that allows outside air to be drawn in and through the PSU. It has excellent cooling capabilities, good cable management and it's very roomy and easy to work in. COOLER MASTER RC-690 $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ASTER%20RC-690 __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-08-2009, 10:28 AM	#19 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,600 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Finalizing the build. I stand corrected and thank you for pointing that out. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-14-2009, 09:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Vrait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122 OS: Vista 64 My System	Re: Finalizing the build. Will be ordering tommorow.