New Comp

[r4lpure]

My computer Recently fried and its time for a new system, this is my first time building my own computer so I need to see if all is compatible i think it us but just being safe.

case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811156058)
Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103608)
Bundle, Motherboard Dual GFX cards and Powersupply (http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/BundleDetail.asp?Bundle=Bundle.788)
RAM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145575)
CD/DVD ROM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827135137)
CD/DVD Burner (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827135063)
Monitor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824116363)

Thanks in advance

[thrash_head]

If it were me, i would not spend that kind of money on a procesor. There are plenty of good processors that don't cost 1k. Plus, your fogetting a hard drive. I would go with something under 500 bucks (processor) and then get a nicer monitor.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116355

[Janus]

hmm, I would get a different motherboard, nothing against Gigabyte, but I believe there are better.

How about:

Mobo: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe (or if you can afford it get the A8N32-SLI)

Processor:4200+ Dual Core (you really don't need to spend a grand on a processor)

Video: Dual 7800gt's (from evga - my new preferred brand)

RAM: What you chose is fine

Hard Drive: Either Seagate or Western Digital 250gb SataII

Case: (nothing against yours, but it is butt ugly) - Lian Li PC-65B (take a look at that one for the same price, it is classic and beautiful).

Power Supply: Fortron (FSP Group) AX-500 - I believe has SLI, if not check out the Seasonic S12-600. It will blow away that crappy Cool-Max "650W" one.

DVD+/-RW: I would get the new lite-on for about $50, has had great reviews and I have used three of their drives never having a problem with them.

Monitor: If you can splurge for it, get a dell 20.1'' Widescreen 2005FPW (I believe is the model). If not the one that that th suggested is excellent as well, although I prefer my Samsung to Viewsonic.

By dropping down in the processor I believe I should still be around your price range give or take maybe $100.

[thrash_head]

hmm, I would get a different motherboard, nothing against Gigabyte, but I believe there are better.

How about:

Mobo: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe (or if you can afford it get the A8N32-SLI)

Processor:4200+ Dual Core (you really don't need to spend a grand on a processor)

Video: Dual 7800gt's (from evga - my new preferred brand)

RAM: What you chose is fine

Hard Drive: Either Seagate or Western Digital 250gb SataII

Case: (nothing against yours, but it is butt ugly) - Lian Li PC-65B (take a look at that one for the same price, it is classic and beautiful).

Power Supply: Fortron (FSP Group) AX-500 - I believe has SLI, if not check out the Seasonic S12-600. It will blow away that crappy Cool-Max "650W" one.

DVD+/-RW: I would get the new lite-on for about $50, has had great reviews and I have used three of their drives never having a problem with them.

Monitor: If you can splurge for it, get a dell 20.1'' Widescreen 2005FPW (I believe is the model). If not the one that that th suggested is excellent as well, although I prefer my Samsung to Viewsonic.

By dropping down in the processor I believe I should still be around your price range give or take maybe $100.

Agreed, The dell monitors are great. I think there around 400 or above. I think that the whole set up that janus posted would benefit you way more then the $1,000 processor.

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^True..

[r4lpure]

ya I really shouldnt drop a grand for that processor, the 4800+ is almost as good and cost about 400 less.... even the 4200 would be a MAJOR upgrade from what im using right now, and what is wrong with the monitor i posted? i saw the one you u selected and its same size and same refresh rates, why is it better/cost more?

EDIT: and also, for the Memory Interface on GFX cards, what does that mean, like there is 128 bit and 256 bit, what is the difference?

thanks guys

[thrash_head]

That monitor is fine that you posted. I just love the way that other monitor looks and the 3ms refresh rates. The one you posted had 8ms.

[Janus]

ya I really shouldnt drop a grand for that processor, the 4800+ is almost as good and cost about 400 less.... even the 4200 would be a MAJOR upgrade from what im using right now, and what is wrong with the monitor i posted? i saw the one you u selected and its same size and same refresh rates, why is it better/cost more?

EDIT: and also, for the Memory Interface on GFX cards, what does that mean, like there is 128 bit and 256 bit, what is the difference?

thanks guys
the 256bit has a larger bandwidth limit (if I remember correctly) so it would also give an increase in throughput.