Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 10:41 AM

Hi, I want to build a PC without the need of a monitor and OS (I'm going to install XP on it, and when Windows 7 gets released, get that). I already have a Samsung 23.6" LCD monitor (2333HD) if you'd need to know maybe :). I have a budget of 1100-1200€.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129043 (solid)
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202 (solid)
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121308 (seems solid, but suggestions are welcome :))
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131386 (totally not sure about this one..., but I don't think I need a better one like the Deluxe or the regular P6T, right?)
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152102 (solid)
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104116 (pretty solid, though not sure about the speed of it...could someone explain if this will be compatible with my Mobo and CPU?)
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341019 (I think this is ok, but not sure if this is a reliable brand..but I think 700W is enough)
Other PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371021 (I think this is more reliable, though bit more expensive, but I think it'll be worth the money, and 650W should still be enough)
Another PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194027 (This is modular, which seems nice for less heat :), though pretty expensive, but I think it's worth the money, no?)
DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151188 (solid)

Do you guys think this list is good? I don't know what mobo to take yet though. And is the GPU good? I might going to take 2 of those later, or should I go for something else? Also is the RAM and PSU good?

**Tyree** · 09-06-2009, 11:41 AM

DDR3 RAM is not a good investment at this time. It has issues and many of the more reliable retailers are recalling it because of bad chips. A 775 build is more cost effective, more reliable and just as efficient.
A Dual Core CPU is a better choice for gaming and general use.
Asus are great Mobo's.
Samsung HDD's may be "OK" but Western Digital are better and you get a 5 yr.warranty with the Black Series.
OZC,Corsair, G. Skill are better choice for RAM.
Go with Seasonic or Corsair for a reliable quality PSU.
Samsung DVDRW's are good readers but poor writers.

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 11:58 AM

Wow ok thanks alot! :)

I'll change my list a bit then ^^. Give me a moment to update it ;).

Appreciate the help Tyree, but what about the GPU?

And I'd like to stick to the i7 to be future-proof..

And I heard Antec was good for PSU...Isn't the PSU of Antec a good one?..As I can't find a proper Seasonic PSU (I'd like one of 600-700W, but only find <500W and >800W, none in between.)
Also I'd like a PSU with some cable management, as I hate to have obsolete cables...Very bad for airflow.

**Tyree** · 09-06-2009, 12:05 PM

Your money & your choice on the i7, but it's just not a good investment at this time.
The GPU should be good.
Take a look at this thread for ideas. I prefer Asus for a Mobo.
Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec

**greenbrucelee** · 09-06-2009, 12:06 PM

no Antec are not very good as they keep changing the suppliers abd their components have been crap.

I have a seasonic M12 PSU http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...id=123&subcat= or you want http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...id=123&subcat=

Not sure if your in the UK but you want one of those.

PS I have a 775 rig that will kill most i7s it will take i7s a year or two before they properly get going that goes for ddr3 too

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 12:07 PM

I know, I heard the i7's will dorp in price soon, but when??

I can wait 2-3 weeks, but not 1 day more, I really need a better PC for school..

Thanks for all the advice :).

Phædrus2401 · 09-06-2009, 12:08 PM

Antec used to be really good, but their quality has been unpredictable lately, they've been switching suppliers a lot. See if you can find a Corsair power supply. The HX series is all modular. The Corsair HX850W actually has the highest efficiency of any desktop power supply on the market (91%), and could easily have been sold as a 1000W unit and still keep an 80+ Certification.

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 12:11 PM

Ok, I guess I'll go for the HX850W then :). I hope it'll be worth the investment ;).

Or how about HX750W? It's 15€ cheaper, I don't think I'll need the extra 100W. Else there's no difference right?

I also heard Gigabyte is WAY better for mobo than Asus is. Or is that ********?

Phædrus2401 · 09-06-2009, 12:17 PM

The HX750W is pretty good too, and should work just fine. The HX850W is the best out there, though.

Eh, I'd say ********. They're about on par. Either will work just fine.

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 12:25 PM

Ok thanks, then next:

I don't think you'll be able to convince me to take another CPU than i7 920 though....As it's future proof, I'll be able to upgrade more easy in the future then. If I want to upgrade in the future with a Duo Core or Quad Core I'll have to buy new Mobo, and my RAM will be useless too...So I think it's better for me to stick to a X58 MoBo with i7 920, unless someone can convince me not to? :)

Also is there a chance my DDR3 1600Mhz RAM won't work properly because of bad chips?... Can't imagine that to be honest :/.

And will my case be able to cool this monster down? With no extra cooling.

I really appreciate the help guys :). When I'll assemble this PC this week, I'll post alot of pictures ^^!

Phædrus2401 · 09-06-2009, 12:31 PM

There's a chance. But if you buy a good brand then you won't have to worry about the faulty chips, at least. Corsair was one of the first to recall, so they should be the safest bet.

Right now a high end Core 2 Duo like the E8x00 series will perform just as well as the Core i7, but you're right that the i7 *may* be more future proof. It's hard to say. But it's your money, so feel free.

The Asus P6T and this RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...k=TR3X6G1333C9 should work just fine.

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 12:33 PM

Ok thanks Phaedrus, but what P6T?

Is P6T SE good enough? Or should I go for the regular P6T?

And how about the DVDRW?

Thanks in advance :)!

**Tyree** · 09-06-2009, 12:34 PM

Asus Mobo's are very high quality and their support is good.
Your money & your choice on the i7.
Our advice is based on knowledge and experience. We don't make this stuff up.
775 Mobo's also accept Dual/Quad Core CPU's and will perform equally well/better than i7. There is no "future proof".
There is a fair chance you will experience problems with your DDR3 because there are a lot of bad chips out there. That's why there is a recall.
As I said in Post #4, Samsungs are good readers but porr writers. LG & lite-On are what I use.

Phædrus2401 · 09-06-2009, 12:35 PM

That RAM kit appears to work in all the P6T models.

Any P6T will work, the more expensive it is, generally, the more features it has. Things like more slots, better overclocking utilities, onboard RAID, better heatsinks, higher quality sound, etc. Pick to suit your budget.

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 12:37 PM

Hmmz, kk I'll rest 1 more night about choosing the CPU then...But the last 2 remaining parts are the DVDRW and Case then. If Samsung is bad, what should I go for then? And the Case I choose, will it be able to cool my PC down enough (even when I want to go for a 2nd GPU later) and is it good quality?

And if I'm going i7, what mobo from Asus should I take then?

P6T - 219€
P6T Deluxe V2 X58 - 239€
Rampage II GENE - 209€
P6TD Deluxe - 269€
P6T SE - 169€

Phædrus2401 · 09-06-2009, 12:40 PM

Yes, that's a very high quality case, I have a smaller version of it (Antec 900) for my computer.

Samsung's optical drives aren't "bad", they're just relatively inefficient at writing disks. Lite-on is one we recommend a lot.

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 12:42 PM

Hmm, seems like they don't even sell Lite-on on www.alternate.be....

I'll go for LG then :), though I have bad experience with them from my regular DVD..

Phædrus2401 · 09-06-2009, 12:43 PM

Hm, try LG. If not then you'll have to go with Sony or Samsung.

**Tyree** · 09-06-2009, 12:44 PM

One high quality GPU is more than sufficient. You will not see enough gain in performance to justify the price.
Samsung DVDRW's, as Phædrus2401 pointed out, are not "junk" they are very excellent readers but poor writers. LG has the best all around functionality & Lite-On's are pretty much bullet proof.

Madeentje · 09-06-2009, 12:47 PM

Ok thanks everyone! Thanks alot for all the quick responses I really appreciate it. Tomorrow I'll ask my teachers what I should go for (i7 or something else). And then I'll buy everything from www.alternate.com :)!

I'll post alot of pictures when everything arrived! ^^

Again, thanks.

PS: This will be my list then:

GPU: Asus EAH4890 Retail: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList
CPU: Intel® Core i7-920: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-750HX Retail: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList
DVD: LG H22LS30 Retail: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList
Mobo: Asus P6T Retail: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList
HDD: Western Digital WD1001FALS 1 TB Bulk, Caviar Black: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList
RAM: Corsair DIMM 6 GB DDR3-1600 Tri-Kit Retail, TR3X6G1600C8D: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList

Does everything seems fine now? :)
I'm not sure about the Mobo and RAM yet, I could go for cheaper 1333Mhz RAM, and I haven't decided what Mobo to go for yet, there's so much P6T's around, but I don't know what's the real difference (except for extra obsolete slots I don't need I think).
Also did I choose a good HDD & DVD? :P

09-06-2009, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Hi, I want to build a PC without the need of a monitor and OS (I'm going to install XP on it, and when Windows 7 gets released, get that). I already have a Samsung 23.6" LCD monitor (2333HD) if you'd need to know maybe :). I have a budget of 1100-1200€. Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129043 (solid) CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202 (solid) GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121308 (seems solid, but suggestions are welcome :)) Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131386 (totally not sure about this one..., but I don't think I need a better one like the Deluxe or the regular P6T, right?) HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152102 (solid) RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104116 (pretty solid, though not sure about the speed of it...could someone explain if this will be compatible with my Mobo and CPU?) PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341019 (I think this is ok, but not sure if this is a reliable brand..but I think 700W is enough) Other PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371021 (I think this is more reliable, though bit more expensive, but I think it'll be worth the money, and 650W should still be enough) Another PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194027 (This is modular, which seems nice for less heat :), though pretty expensive, but I think it's worth the money, no?) DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151188 (solid) Do you guys think this list is good? I don't know what mobo to take yet though. And is the GPU good? I might going to take 2 of those later, or should I go for something else? Also is the RAM and PSU good? Last edited by Madeentje; 09-06-2009 at 10:47 AM.

09-06-2009, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,382 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ DDR3 RAM is not a good investment at this time. It has issues and many of the more reliable retailers are recalling it because of bad chips. A 775 build is more cost effective, more reliable and just as efficient. A Dual Core CPU is a better choice for gaming and general use. Asus are great Mobo's. Samsung HDD's may be "OK" but Western Digital are better and you get a 5 yr.warranty with the Black Series. OZC,Corsair, G. Skill are better choice for RAM. Go with Seasonic or Corsair for a reliable quality PSU. Samsung DVDRW's are good readers but poor writers. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently. Last edited by Tyree; 09-06-2009 at 11:46 AM.

09-06-2009, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Wow ok thanks alot! :) I'll change my list a bit then ^^. Give me a moment to update it ;). Appreciate the help Tyree, but what about the GPU? And I'd like to stick to the i7 to be future-proof.. And I heard Antec was good for PSU...Isn't the PSU of Antec a good one?..As I can't find a proper Seasonic PSU (I'd like one of 600-700W, but only find <500W and >800W, none in between.) Also I'd like a PSU with some cable management, as I hate to have obsolete cables...Very bad for airflow. Last edited by Madeentje; 09-06-2009 at 12:05 PM.

09-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,382 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Your money & your choice on the i7, but it's just not a good investment at this time. The GPU should be good. Take a look at this thread for ideas. I prefer Asus for a Mobo. Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-06-2009, 12:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,774 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ no Antec are not very good as they keep changing the suppliers abd their components have been crap. I have a seasonic M12 PSU http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...id=123&subcat= or you want http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...id=123&subcat= Not sure if your in the UK but you want one of those. PS I have a 775 rig that will kill most i7s it will take i7s a year or two before they properly get going that goes for ddr3 too __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified Last edited by greenbrucelee; 09-06-2009 at 12:08 PM.

09-06-2009, 12:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ I know, I heard the i7's will dorp in price soon, but when?? I can wait 2-3 weeks, but not 1 day more, I really need a better PC for school.. Thanks for all the advice :). Last edited by Madeentje; 09-06-2009 at 12:11 PM.

09-06-2009, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Antec used to be really good, but their quality has been unpredictable lately, they've been switching suppliers a lot. See if you can find a Corsair power supply. The HX series is all modular. The Corsair HX850W actually has the highest efficiency of any desktop power supply on the market (91%), and could easily have been sold as a 1000W unit and still keep an 80+ Certification. __________________ 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.

09-06-2009, 12:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Ok, I guess I'll go for the HX850W then :). I hope it'll be worth the investment ;). Or how about HX750W? It's 15€ cheaper, I don't think I'll need the extra 100W. Else there's no difference right? I also heard Gigabyte is WAY better for mobo than Asus is. Or is that *******? Last edited by Madeentje; 09-06-2009 at 12:14 PM.*

09-06-2009, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ The HX750W is pretty good too, and should work just fine. The HX850W is the best out there, though. Eh, I'd say ********. They're about on par. Either will work just fine. __________________ 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.

09-06-2009, 12:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Ok thanks, then next: I don't think you'll be able to convince me to take another CPU than i7 920 though....As it's future proof, I'll be able to upgrade more easy in the future then. If I want to upgrade in the future with a Duo Core or Quad Core I'll have to buy new Mobo, and my RAM will be useless too...So I think it's better for me to stick to a X58 MoBo with i7 920, unless someone can convince me not to? :) Also is there a chance my DDR3 1600Mhz RAM won't work properly because of bad chips?... Can't imagine that to be honest :/. And will my case be able to cool this monster down? With no extra cooling. I really appreciate the help guys :). When I'll assemble this PC this week, I'll post alot of pictures ^^! Last edited by Madeentje; 09-06-2009 at 12:26 PM.

09-06-2009, 12:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ There's a chance. But if you buy a good brand then you won't have to worry about the faulty chips, at least. Corsair was one of the first to recall, so they should be the safest bet. Right now a high end Core 2 Duo like the E8x00 series will perform just as well as the Core i7, but you're right that the i7 may be more future proof. It's hard to say. But it's your money, so feel free. The Asus P6T and this RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...k=TR3X6G1333C9 should work just fine. __________________ 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.

09-06-2009, 12:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Ok thanks Phaedrus, but what P6T? Is P6T SE good enough? Or should I go for the regular P6T? And how about the DVDRW? Thanks in advance :)!

09-06-2009, 12:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,382 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Asus Mobo's are very high quality and their support is good. Your money & your choice on the i7. Our advice is based on knowledge and experience. We don't make this stuff up. 775 Mobo's also accept Dual/Quad Core CPU's and will perform equally well/better than i7. There is no "future proof". There is a fair chance you will experience problems with your DDR3 because there are a lot of bad chips out there. That's why there is a recall. As I said in Post #4, Samsungs are good readers but porr writers. LG & lite-On are what I use. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently. Last edited by Tyree; 09-06-2009 at 12:36 PM.

09-06-2009, 12:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ That RAM kit appears to work in all the P6T models. Any P6T will work, the more expensive it is, generally, the more features it has. Things like more slots, better overclocking utilities, onboard RAID, better heatsinks, higher quality sound, etc. Pick to suit your budget. __________________ 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.

09-06-2009, 12:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Hmmz, kk I'll rest 1 more night about choosing the CPU then...But the last 2 remaining parts are the DVDRW and Case then. If Samsung is bad, what should I go for then? And the Case I choose, will it be able to cool my PC down enough (even when I want to go for a 2nd GPU later) and is it good quality? And if I'm going i7, what mobo from Asus should I take then? P6T - 219€ P6T Deluxe V2 X58 - 239€ Rampage II GENE - 209€ P6TD Deluxe - 269€ P6T SE - 169€ Last edited by Madeentje; 09-06-2009 at 12:41 PM.

09-06-2009, 12:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Yes, that's a very high quality case, I have a smaller version of it (Antec 900) for my computer. Samsung's optical drives aren't "bad", they're just relatively inefficient at writing disks. Lite-on is one we recommend a lot. __________________ 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.

09-06-2009, 12:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Hmm, seems like they don't even sell Lite-on on www.alternate.be.... I'll go for LG then :), though I have bad experience with them from my regular DVD.. Last edited by Madeentje; 09-06-2009 at 12:44 PM.

09-06-2009, 12:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Hm, try LG. If not then you'll have to go with Sony or Samsung. __________________ 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.

09-06-2009, 12:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,382 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ One high quality GPU is more than sufficient. You will not see enough gain in performance to justify the price. Samsung DVDRW's, as Phædrus2401 pointed out, are not "junk" they are very excellent readers but poor writers. LG has the best all around functionality & Lite-On's are pretty much bullet proof. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-06-2009, 12:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
Madeentje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 OS: XP SP3	Re: Computer build, budget: 1100-1200€ Ok thanks everyone! Thanks alot for all the quick responses I really appreciate it. Tomorrow I'll ask my teachers what I should go for (i7 or something else). And then I'll buy everything from www.alternate.com :)! I'll post alot of pictures when everything arrived! ^^ Again, thanks. PS: This will be my list then: GPU: Asus EAH4890 Retail: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList CPU: Intel® Core i7-920: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList PSU: Corsair CMPSU-750HX Retail: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList Case: Antec Twelve Hundred: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList DVD: LG H22LS30 Retail: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList Mobo: Asus P6T Retail: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList HDD: Western Digital WD1001FALS 1 TB Bulk, Caviar Black: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList RAM: Corsair DIMM 6 GB DDR3-1600 Tri-Kit Retail, TR3X6G1600C8D: http://www.alternate.be/html/builder...source2=coList Does everything seems fine now? :) I'm not sure about the Mobo and RAM yet, I could go for cheaper 1333Mhz RAM, and I haven't decided what Mobo to go for yet, there's so much P6T's around, but I don't know what's the real difference (except for extra obsolete slots I don't need I think). Also did I choose a good HDD & DVD? :P Last edited by Madeentje; 09-06-2009 at 12:53 PM.