n00b question

[gremlin896]

Hey,

Thinking about building a pc or the first time, I think I've got the right stuff but i'd like to check with you guys.

Here's the stuff currently in my basket:



XFX 8800GTS XT 640MB DDR3, Dual DVI, PCI-E Graphics Card (87784)


AMD AM2 Athlon 64 6400+ Black Edition Dual Core 3.2GHz, 2x 1MB Cache CPU - Retail w/o Heat Sink Fan (62090)


OCZ 2GB Kit Reaper PC2 9200, 5-5-5-18 Memory Memory (19562)

Asus R.O.G Crosshair AM2 NV590 SLi DDR2 USB2 SATAII 8Ch Audio Motherboard (4769)


Samsung 500GB HD501LJ Spinpoint T, SATA300, 7200 rpm, 16MB Hard Disk Drive (4988)


Liteon 20X Lightscribe DVDRW Black + Software OEM (54058)


OCZ 700W with 120mm Fan GameXStream Power Supply (4495)


Creative Gigaworks ProGamer G500 Speaker (1099)

Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty Professional (38131)


Microsoft Windows XP Pro oem Inc Service Pack 2 (499)



Netgear WPN311GE Wireless Rangemax 108Mbps PCI Adaptor (2091)


Netgear PCI Gigabit LAN Network Card (951)


Recom Zenith Black Case with window (4710)



Questions:

1. AMD or Intel Processor?
2. Have I got any useless junk in there?
3. Which of those network thingys do I need?
4. Is there any way of improving some items without getting too expensive.
5. Did I miss anything out?


Thanks,

Matthew

(Edit: This is going to be used for gaming)

[Jay]

I would go with a Core2 CPU YOYOtech

and an ASUS P5B motherboard YOYOtech (call YoYo first though a older Bios versions don't support quad core CPUs, just make sure )

As long as you don't want SLi the motherboard will be just what you need (who wants SLi anyway??) and what you save on the motherboard you can put into the CPU

8800GTS is a DX10 GPU for DX10 games you need Vista,

most if not all motherboards have built in LAN so no need for the Netgear PCI Gigabit LAN Network Card.

Don't forget keybaord and mouse also you will need SATA / IDE Cables also may need some 120mm fans for your case and if you can stretch to it get a decent fan controller.Best to get some cable ties to tidy up the wires for good airflow.

Is there a reason you picked that case? its ugly!! Its up to you but have a look at YOYOtech

not as bling but still a fantastic case for the price!

What about a monitor? Don't go over 22" though as you will then need a GTX to play with a decent frame rate.

[gremlin896]

That motherboard doesn't appear to support Quad-core, would it be worth getting something like this.

Asus Striker Extreme (this one appears to have a fan controller in it)
YOYO Code - 4965

or

Asus Commando
YOYO Code : 34345


Fan:

Antec TriCool Fan/120mm
YOYO Code : 80360

(Sorry can't post URLs)


I'm probably going to stick with XP as Vista kind of sucks for gaming. I'll switch to Vista later. (Also rumours that DX10 may come to XP)
Also I already have a spare monitor. I may buy one next year though because it's not great.


Also, regarding the cables, I can't seem to find either of those? Am I looking in the wrong section?(Cables)


Thanks,

Matthew

[gremlin896]

Ok, now i have got it to this:

XFX 8800GTS XT 640MB DDR3, Dual DVI, PCI-E Graphics Card***

Lian-Li PC-7B plus II Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Case

Asus Striker Extreme Socket 775 680i QUAD Core Ready DDR2 3X PCI-E Vista Premium Ready Motherboard

OCZ 2GB Kit Reaper PC2 9200, 5-5-5-18 Memory

Intel Core 2 Quad-Core Q6600, S775, 2.40 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 8MB Cache CPU - Retail - G0 Stepping

Samsung 500GB HD501LJ Spinpoint T, SATA300, 7200 rpm, 16MB Hard Disk Drive

Liteon 20X Lightscribe DVDRW Black + Software OEM

OCZ 700W with 120mm Fan GameXStream Power Supply

Creative Gigaworks ProGamer G500 Speaker

Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Pro oem Inc Service Pack 2

Razer Copperhead Laser Gaming Mouse Tempest Blue LED - USB

Antec TriCool Fan/120mm DBB



Sub-Total: £1,367.65

[Jay]

its a beast!

Looks vey good to me!

[YOYOtech - Ravi]

I understand you were trying to place an order for the items online and we are out of stock on some of them. If you wish you can email me on deals@yoyotech.co.uk with any changes you want on the spec and I can see what I can do for you on the price and stock.

[gremlin896]

All my items are now in stock

[gremlin896]

Just wondering, Is its worth getting another graphics card and making use of SLI, or is SLI a load of rubbish?



Thanks,

Matthew

[_RicH_]

mostly SLI isnt worth the money unless your using monster high screen resolutions.

[gremlin896]

Okay, thanks.

[gremlin896]

Do I need to buy IDE/SATA cables? Or will they be supplied with my parts?


Someone mentioned them in a previous post.

Don't forget keybaord and mouse also you will need SATA / IDE Cables also may need some 120mm fans for your case and if you can stretch to it get a decent fan controller.

[Jay]

you will need them

[gremlin896]

When can I get them? I can't seem to find them...
(Link Please?)

[Jay]

I can't find them at YoYo either...

I will link you to a scan page, if any of the YoYo guys wants to remove this link then feel free to edit my post.

Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online from Scan Computers UK

[gremlin896]

Don't need to buy them. You get them with the motherboard.

YOYOtech

Scroll down to accessories.

[Jay]

don't know why I didn't think of that!!