My upcoming build.

[Capper]

I highly recommend eVGA or XFX, not only for their overclocked models, but also for their customer support and great RMA policies.

[Darkfry]

should i get the d915

Newegg.com - Intel Pentium D 915 2.8GHz LGA 775 Processor - Retail


instead of the d805

Newegg.com - Intel Pentium D 805 2.66GHz LGA 775 Dual Core,EM64T Processor - Retail

?

[gvblake22]

I would go for the Pentium-D 915 over the 805 as it has a faster core clock speed, a faster FSB, twice the L2 Cache, and a cooler running, more efficient 65nm process. The 915 wins hands down over the 805 (except in cost of course).

[JazzyJake]

i'd like to point out that Newegg.com - eVGA Geforce 7600GT 256-P2-N554-AX Video Card - Retail
this card is $10 more, and it cools the ram.
i know it's not a huge deal, as they are obviously still making the regular CO's, but the KO edition is just worth it. i;'ve heard they are also quieter.
i had one of the 7900gt CO's the day they came out, and i really wish i waited for the KO, cause i ended up needing better cooling anyways after i volt modded and overclocked it

[Darkfry]

would this psu be okay?
Hiper Modular Type-R 580W Power Supply - SLI Ready - Blue

Hiper Modular Type-R 580W Power Supply - SLI Ready - Blue (HPU-4B580-MS V2) - FrozenCPU.com


or is the current
ENERMAX Liberty ELT500AWT ATX12V 500W Power Supply 90V~265V (Auto Adjusted) UL, cUL, TUV, CB - Retail

Newegg.com - ENERMAX Liberty ELT500AWT 500W Power Supply - Retail

a better choice?

[gvblake22]

I prefer the Enermax Liberty, but a lot of people seem to really like their Hiper Type-R units. Check out Stinger's Review here...

[fps justin]

i think either PSU is good. If you can fork out some more money, definitely go with the D915!

[Darkfry]

I now have $466 for my build so im about half way there i think.

Is there anything with my build that im wasting money on?

[Quakindude]

That case is a solid, well built unit. I have one myself and love it. I do recommend that you also order two 120mm fans for the front and back of it. The more air you have moving, the better your components will perform. By using the 120mm fans, get the Antec 120mm Tri-Cools if you can find them, in conjunction with the side intake fan, everything stays nice and cool. The 250mm fan on the side of the case is switchable from intake/off/exhaust. I have mine set to intake, the front 120mm fan is intake and then I have the PSU exhausting air and the rear 120mm fan set to medium exhausting air.

There are, of course, a few down sides to this case. One is the cheesy clips on the add-on card slots on the back. You have to be gentle with them or you will break one of them easily. There are still provisions for screws to hold your add-on cards in place, so if you do break a few like I did, 3 to be exact, no worries.

The front of the Case is completely filtered. However, the side fan isn't. Go figure. The plus here is the hide-away doors for your optical drives in the two top bays. If one of the doors stick open after you have everything installed, just tweak it a tad and it works perfectly after that. Very cool.

The only other gripes I have is the HDD Cage is a PITA to remove. When routing wires, the opposite side of the case has a removable panel which is cool for routing wires behind to clean up the inside, but you have a heck of a time removing either of the two drive cages. If you've already routed your wires, you have to either take them apart or just forget taking out the drive cages. Finally, the last gripe I had was no removable Mobo tray. None of these gripes are deal breakers by any sense of the phrase as the pros of this case out-weigh the cons by a long shot. But anyway, there's my thoughts on the case you've chosen. You'll love it, and it's foibles.



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[Darkfry]

Some more questions for everyone. . .

the e4300 c2d
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8GHz LGA 775 Processor - Retail

over the current d915 i was going to get ?
Newegg.com - Intel Pentium D 915 2.8GHz LGA 775 Processor - Retail

would it run better in games ? and does the lower clock speed matter? Also i will be overclocking it alittle. or well attempting to.

Lastly, i will have all the money in about 2 weeks.