Review and comments

gzipdude · 11-06-2009, 04:04 PM

This will be my first build. Just trying to make sure all my parts will fit, and see if I have omitted anything. I plan on running Windows 7. I don't plan on running any big games. I will mainly be using it for internet, doing some office work, and editing home pictures and movies (nothing professional). I just want to build a slick computer that will last a long time. Any comments would be apreiciated.

ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:P7P55D

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
Model #:BX80605I5750

OCZ Obsidian 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3OB1600LV4GK
Model #:OCZ3OB1600LV4GK

Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:WD10EADS

HP 24X Multiformat DVD Burner Black SATA Model 1270i LightScribe Support -
Model #:HP 1270i

ASUS EAH4670/DI/1GD3/V2 Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
Model #:EAH4670/DI/1GD3/V2

Linkworld 313-06-C2228 Black/ Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case -
Model #:313-06-C2228

Rosewill Green Series RG530-2 530W Continuous @40°C, 80 PLUS Certified,Active PFC "Compatible with Core i7, i5" Power Supply - Retail
Model #:RG530-2

Phædrus2401 · 11-06-2009, 04:35 PM

If you want this to last longer than 6 months don't buy the Rosewill power supply.

Drop the graphics card to a Radeon 4550 (4670 is a mid-range gaming card):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-250-_-Product
And get a better power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Corsair%20450W

Otherwise looks ok.

**Tyree** · 11-06-2009, 04:46 PM

Same as Phædrus2401 plus substitute the HP DVDRW for a LG or Lite-On.

gzipdude · 11-08-2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the advise. I will make the changes you suggested and order the parts tommorrow.

11-06-2009, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
gzipdude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Review and comments This will be my first build. Just trying to make sure all my parts will fit, and see if I have omitted anything. I plan on running Windows 7. I don't plan on running any big games. I will mainly be using it for internet, doing some office work, and editing home pictures and movies (nothing professional). I just want to build a slick computer that will last a long time. Any comments would be apreiciated. ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #:P7P55D Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail Model #:BX80605I5750 OCZ Obsidian 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3OB1600LV4GK Model #:OCZ3OB1600LV4GK Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Model #:WD10EADS HP 24X Multiformat DVD Burner Black SATA Model 1270i LightScribe Support - Model #:HP 1270i ASUS EAH4670/DI/1GD3/V2 Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card Model #:EAH4670/DI/1GD3/V2 Linkworld 313-06-C2228 Black/ Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Model #:313-06-C2228 Rosewill Green Series RG530-2 530W Continuous @40°C, 80 PLUS Certified,Active PFC "Compatible with Core i7, i5" Power Supply - Retail Model #:RG530-2

11-06-2009, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,827 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Review and comments If you want this to last longer than 6 months don't buy the Rosewill power supply. Drop the graphics card to a Radeon 4550 (4670 is a mid-range gaming card): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-250-_-Product And get a better power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Corsair%20450W Otherwise looks ok. __________________ 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.

11-06-2009, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,646 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Review and comments Same as Phædrus2401 plus substitute the HP DVDRW for a LG or Lite-On. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-08-2009, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
gzipdude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: Review and comments Thanks for the advise. I will make the changes you suggested and order the parts tommorrow.