mobo / memory advice

Quick bit of advice needed re c2d build. Will likely be stock to start then might experiment with overclocking later.

Which memory best out of these 2:

• 2Gb (2X1Gb) Corsair TwinX XMS2, DDR2 PC5400 (667),CAS 4-4-4-12 for £154.56 from Scan
  or
• GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC5300 667MHz Value DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB5300DC) for £152.74 from OCUK

Was also looking at the ASUS P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP iP965 mobo for £123.13. Is this still the best bet ? Is it worth that or should I just get something a bit cheaper ?

Final question re PSU. Anyone got a better option for the money than this:
535W Enermax FMA SLi EG565AX-VE(W)-SFMA (20 + 4Pin) PCI-E R aPFC Quiet £62.15

Cheers :)

The motherboard is one of the best that you can get for that price, so I'd say go for it. As for the ram, I'd go for the GeIL, as they it is reknowned for its overclockability.

In answer to the power supply question, I'd go for something like the Tagan Easycon TG530-U15 from Scan for £65.80. I myself have one and it is very reliable and very quiet. Its also modular so there is no mass of unsightly cables in your case.

Thanks for the tips.

Am trying to get the prices down on my new PC to about £800ish.

Can do without 2nd drive for the mo which brings down by £50.

This is where I am at the mo.

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/3109/picture2kk6.jpg

All from Scan except memory

Also looking at the Dell E207 - £250 at Scan. Anyone know any cheaper good alternatives ?

Direct From Dell 2007WFP £258.08 + £3 Del!

Discounts are:

20% off 2007WFP
Expires 31 January 2007

Save an additional 5% on Electronics & Accessories
Expires 10 January 2007

There is also a very good deal on the E207WFP

£217.28 + £3 del

15% off E207 WFP
Expires 31 January 2007

Save an additional 5% on Electronics & Accessories
Expires 10 January 2007

:thumbsup: That's cracking I can now get the 2007WFP !

And with the extra 3% discount from my work that makes £253 delivered !

Here's where I got to. Comments ? Am trying to keep this to £900 as have some HTPC bits to buy also (£200) and dont really want to go over £1100 for the whole lot

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7287/untitledhi2.jpg

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Without reading the thread, beware of the Hiper PSUs - the recent ones are just blowing up for fun.

thanks, whats the best alternative for similar cash ?

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Maybe it's worth researching the memory a bit more. I've got Geil PC6400 512mb 800mhz 4-4-4-12 memory, and it's not playing nicely with my GA-965P-DS3 motherboard. Can't even get stock speeds at the moment! Currently at 5-5-5-18 @ 800mhz and it still won't run the Prime95 blend torture test past 10 minutes! :mad: Worrying, considering I've already replaced the memory once because the first set had a dodgy stick which didn't even work at 533mhz!

I'm not sure if any of this applies to the 667mhz 2gb stuff, but it's worth keeping in mind.

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thanks, whats the best alternative for similar cash ?

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If you wish to stick to that sort of cash, I'd go with the Tagan 480W at Scan. If you can stretch, then something from Seasonic, Corsair (probably the best bang for buck atm) or FSP.