Suggestions for a few components?

wtcnbrwndo4u · October 4th, 2007

I'm looking to build a system using parts of my old components. I have on hand: 1GB of DDR2-533 Corsair VS, an X1900XTX (thanks again, Cap), a DVD burner (I'll take it from the Dell), and a 160GB 5400RPM SATA HD (it was a laptop HD).

Technically, I need a CPU, motherboard, case, and PSU, but I'd like to include a 160GB 7200RPM HD in that too (I like my hard drive space!).

Budget... It'd be nice to stay around $200, but $250's quite all right. I just want a system in my own room... I'll get an LCD eventually as well. I doubt you'll be able to shove another gig of RAM in there (or even 2GB if possible for 3GB total), but if possible, yay!

I'm thinking of using a X2 3800+ though, unless the prices on the E2160 has dropped enough. Any new mobo recommendations? I haven't been in the scene for a while!

:)

Thanks guys.

Yellowhello · October 4th, 2007

PM sent about PSU...

...aNd how's this:

Newegg.com - Intel Dual-Core E2140 Allendale 1.6GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail

Newegg.com - MSI G33M-FI LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

wtcnbrwndo4u · October 4th, 2007

Eyed the CPU and a Gigabyte G31 mobo. Going for a Cooler Master 534 probably and get a Fortron 400W PSU (linkage below). I think that'd put me over $200, but that's quite all right. I'm feeling this is gonna run $300+. Haha.

Newegg.com - FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX400-PN ATX12V 400W Power Supply 120/220 - 240v NEMKO, TUV, CSA, IEC, UL, CE - Retail

Yellowhello · October 4th, 2007

Yeah the Gigabyte will be better than the MSI... BTW, check your PM box.

October 4th, 2007	#1
wtcnbrwndo4u Resident Brownie Join Date: May 2006 Location: KS Posts: 2,188	Suggestions for a few components? I'm looking to build a system using parts of my old components. I have on hand: 1GB of DDR2-533 Corsair VS, an X1900XTX (thanks again, Cap), a DVD burner (I'll take it from the Dell), and a 160GB 5400RPM SATA HD (it was a laptop HD). Technically, I need a CPU, motherboard, case, and PSU, but I'd like to include a 160GB 7200RPM HD in that too (I like my hard drive space!). Budget... It'd be nice to stay around $200, but $250's quite all right. I just want a system in my own room... I'll get an LCD eventually as well. I doubt you'll be able to shove another gig of RAM in there (or even 2GB if possible for 3GB total), but if possible, yay! I'm thinking of using a X2 3800+ though, unless the prices on the E2160 has dropped enough. Any new mobo recommendations? I haven't been in the scene for a while! :) Thanks guys. - Core 2 Quad Q6600 - DFI Infinity 975X - 4GB Corsair XMS2 w/ DHX DDR2-800 - 250GB Seagate 7200.10RPM + 160GB Hitachi 5400.4RPM - ATi Radeon X1900XT 256MB - Cooler Master Centurion 5 + OCZ StealthXStream 600W - Acer 19" P191W Monitor - Logitech Z-5500 Digital + Logitech MX Revolution - Vista Ultimate x64

October 4th, 2007	#2
Yellowhello Stoopid Head Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 4,256	Re: Suggestions for a few components? PM sent about PSU... ...aNd how's this: Newegg.com - Intel Dual-Core E2140 Allendale 1.6GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail Newegg.com - MSI G33M-FI LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme DFI Blood Iron P35-T2RL + Thermalright HR-05 IFX 2GB G.Skill 800MHz F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Silverstone Decathlon 650W Western Digital 250GB SATA II Last edited by Yellowhello; October 4th, 2007 at 16:44.

October 4th, 2007	#3
wtcnbrwndo4u Resident Brownie Join Date: May 2006 Location: KS Posts: 2,188	Re: Suggestions for a few components? Eyed the CPU and a Gigabyte G31 mobo. Going for a Cooler Master 534 probably and get a Fortron 400W PSU (linkage below). I think that'd put me over $200, but that's quite all right. I'm feeling this is gonna run $300+. Haha. Newegg.com - FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX400-PN ATX12V 400W Power Supply 120/220 - 240v NEMKO, TUV, CSA, IEC, UL, CE - Retail - Core 2 Quad Q6600 - DFI Infinity 975X - 4GB Corsair XMS2 w/ DHX DDR2-800 - 250GB Seagate 7200.10RPM + 160GB Hitachi 5400.4RPM - ATi Radeon X1900XT 256MB - Cooler Master Centurion 5 + OCZ StealthXStream 600W - Acer 19" P191W Monitor - Logitech Z-5500 Digital + Logitech MX Revolution - Vista Ultimate x64

October 4th, 2007	#4
Yellowhello Stoopid Head Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 4,256	Re: Suggestions for a few components? Yeah the Gigabyte will be better than the MSI... BTW, check your PM box. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme DFI Blood Iron P35-T2RL + Thermalright HR-05 IFX 2GB G.Skill 800MHz F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Silverstone Decathlon 650W Western Digital 250GB SATA II

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