New computer build! Whee!

[gothicaleigh]

Time to build a new fun-box.
Let me know if I've overlooked anything or opinions on what you guys would have done differently.



Here is the list of parts we're thinking of using to build the new box:

General Overview (details follow):
2.66Ghz Quad Core 64 bit Intel processor
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI mobo
2gb corsair RAM
GeForce 8800 GTX 768mb graphics card
500gb HD
SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatality sound card






ABS Stealth Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811215002



NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI socket 775 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU Type: Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium
Dual Channel Supported: Yes
FSB: 1333/1066MHz
Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB
Memory Standard: DDR2 1200
Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
PCI Express x1: 2
PCI Express x16: 3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188009



Quad Core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Kentsfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor

64 bit Support: Yes
FSB: 1066MHz
Hyper-Threading Support: No
L1 Cache: 64KB+64KB
L2 Cache: 2 x 4MB
Manufacturing Tech: 65 nm
Multi-Core: Quad-Core
Processors Type: Desktop
Series: Core 2 Extreme
Vista Ready: Yes



CORSAIR Dominator 2GB RAM (2 x 1GB) (PC2 10000)

Speed: 1250 Mhz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145171



EVGA GeForce 8800 GTX 768mb SuperClocked version

Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Core clock: 621MHz
DirectX: DirectX 10
DVI: 2
Memory Clock: 2000MHz(effective)
Memory Interface: 384-bit
OpenGL: OpenGL 2.0
Stream Processors: 128
TV-Out: HDTV / S-Video/Composite Out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130079



COOLMAX CUG-700B ATX 12V( V.2.2) 700W Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817159058



Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Fatality sound card

7.1 channel



DVD+-RW Sony
16x DVD
40x CD



Samsung 500 GB HD
500 gig
7200 RPM
16 Mb cache
3.0 Gb/sec.

Not sure if I just want to go with a large HD or a couple small 10,000 rpm ones in a RAID 0 array... any opinions on that? (would love a RAID 0+1 setup, but the budget doesn't allow for that many drives at the moment; And I would rather have some of the other toys in there than pull back to afford the drives).

Just one 8800GTX for now, but plan on expanding to an SLI setup in the near future (maybe once the cards see their first price drop).
Same thing with the ultra-expensive Corsair RAM... I can get by with 2 Gb, but will grab another matching set once the price drops...

[codewize]

Well if you have the cash that's one hell of a box.

The only thing I would look at is PC Power and Cooling for the PSU. Sometimes they're not extremely fancy BUT in every test shown they're the most accurate and consistent with voltages. There 0 fluctuation at all times, even under heavy load.

I'm running the TurboCool SLI
http://www.pcpower.com/products/view...hp?show=T51SLI

Other than that, enjoy this thing

[Sinister Angel]

Good god, even being an ATI and AMD guy, that's one hell of a rig.

In terms of storage, when I built my rig last fall, I went with 3 250GB SATA2 drives in a RAID 5 array.

[slk230mb]

Nice rig. XP Pro or Vista?

[RightTurn]

Dang.

[EcSTSatic]

Are you gearing up for Vista? Looks like a great setup to me.

[gothicaleigh]

Originally Posted by slk230mb

Nice rig. XP Pro or Vista?

Originally Posted by EcSTSatic

Are you gearing up for Vista? Looks like a great setup to me.

Vista Ultimate 64

I know that's not going to be a popular choice (bashing vista is the latest internet trend), but I've read up on the work-arounds for the few known compatibility issues and don't think I'll have a problem.

In fact, most problems I see out there are from people putting it on computers that can't handle it. I want a true 64 bit operating system with access to DirectX 10.

If worse comes to worse though, I can always load up a copy of XP Pro until Vista SP1 releases.

[DILLIGAF]

Make me one too please!

[urbanski]

paging CIWS

[slk230mb]

Originally Posted by gothicaleigh

Vista Ultimate 64

I know that's not going to be a popular choice (bashing vista is the latest internet trend), but I've read up on the work-arounds for the few known compatibility issues and don't think I'll have a problem.

In fact, most problems I see out there are from people putting it on computers that can't handle it. I want a true 64 bit operating system with access to DirectX 10.

If worse comes to worse though, I can always load up a copy of XP Pro until Vista SP1 releases.

That's what I like to hear!

[Spyder]

And what's she gonna cost ya?

[gothicaleigh]

Too much.


Just over $3k with what I listed.

[urbanski]

wow, its hard to spend 3K on newegg, i never have in one sitting

[xxpinballxx]

nice set up....the case is the only thing I absolutely detest but thats coming from a guy whos puts comps in everything but a computer case....
the memory is nice as long as its matched COrsair will sell you unmatched I would choose the dominator 2048 matched the video card is a good choice but I like the Quadro FX5500 but then again thats a whole hell of a lot more money.
What type of monitor are you running it on....I would choose a dual or even triple monitor set up just for the sheer joy of it....I am really itching to make a flight sim computer with a triple set up to simulate the look of a cockpit
Nice choices though Goth....when you get it done we'll have to see some benchmarking.....

[DILLIGAF]

Originally Posted by gothicaleigh

Too much.


Just over $3k with what I listed.

Thats 2 sets of tires and gas for 6 months