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07-17-2007, 09:42 PM

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My first computer

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I think that this should make for quite a decent computer. I am almost positive that I will switch to the Q6700 when the price drops, I just hope that that happens on monday for newegg because I don't want to have to buy from more than one retailer. Well, here goes a few more questions.

Do I need two optical drives? I seem to get the impression that most people put two in their computers?

Also, I am not entire sure about the power supply. It seemed to get largely positive reviews. A few people mentioned needing a 4-pin to 8-pin adapter. I just don't know if it has enough/right kind of connections. Also according to http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine I need something like 650W and if I eventually add another video card I would need 750. This seems really high.

Raptor 150 GB should be enough for vista plus most applications? remaining drives combined in RAID for data? I seem to get the impression these drives fail a lot and run really hot?

Netgear router for Wii(SD card too)/laptop. I have heard linksys doesn't work well with torrents and I'm pretty sure this is a good one that will.

Also since a few of the components are OEM are there any connectors that I will need to buy? Like should all of the power connectors come with PSU and Sata cables, etc. with mobo?

I changed the monitor from what I originally had and I think this is a much better one for only like $20-30 more.

Thanks a lot guys you've been a real help.

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE Model LH-20A1P-185 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16827106049

COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16811119106

Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16822136012

2X SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD403LJ 400GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16822152085

SCEPTRE X20WG-Naga Black 20.1" 5ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16824112006

HIPER HPU-4K530-MS ATX12V v2.2 530W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16817128006

Microsoft S82-00032S Black USB + PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard Mouse Included - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16823109139

PNY 1GB Secure Digital (SD) Flash Card Model P-SD1G-RF3 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16823109139

NETGEAR WGR614 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Router - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16833122016

2X G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16820231098

Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6700 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16819115002
or hopefully
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16819115011

CyberPower 750 6 feet 1 Transformer Spaced 6 Non-Transformer Spaced Outlets 1250 Joules Power Surge Protector - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16812120403

* ASUS EN8800GTS/HTDP/640M GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/Produ...N82E16814121034

* ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/Produ...N82E16813131142

*came bundled for like $25 off

Total cost without the Q6700: $1892.26 (includes shipping and some DVI-D cables and 4-pin to 8-pin adapter)

So if I don't get the Q6700 is there anything around $150 that you think I should put more money into?

Thanks a lot again.

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07-17-2007, 09:48 PM	#2
CWB hells' troubleshooter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: phobos west Posts: 6,163/4.70 Threads: 34 Friends Network Gold Member	Re: My first computer two optical drives are good to have ... a real help if you are ripping and burning . also , there is redundancy ... if one craps out , you are not dead in the water . drives are cheap enough these days . personally , i'd duck my head when it comes to anything labeled "samsung" .

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07-17-2007, 10:06 PM	#3
Bigeme bitch Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNC Posts: 1,050/0.76 Threads: 121 Friends Network	Re: My first computer LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DH-16D2P-04 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16827106088 ASUS Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache PATA DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16827135149 I added both of these $17 and $32 respectively. It seems a bit excessive and I'm concerned about the power supply as it is, so I don't know if I should get both of them.

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07-18-2007, 02:50 AM	#4
h1ten whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 125/0.21 Threads: 9 Friends Network	Re: My first computer Well two are not really need but useful for copying cd's and burning more than one cd at a time. But i find that most people don't do this often, if u need to copy then u can always use iso programs or similar. If u are worried then just get a bigger powersupply, i think 700 will be enough though although i know the other video card will need 750 but it should be fine. I have a netgear router but i love my old belkin, i broken a few times over 4yrs but the lifetime warrenty was great every time it broke they just send u a new one, plus they are really easy to portforward and configure. If u have any money left get some accessories like speakers, gaming keyboard, laser mouse, memory card reader, LED's etc. have a little fun. note: it is a serious matter, it will not be un if u don;t have a working pc.

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07-18-2007, 03:43 AM	#5
Wabash9000 Is it dead?? Champion! Champion! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks Posts: 610/0.45 Threads: 19 Friends Network	Re: My first computer with that much in the case I would recommend a better powerstrip. spike protection isn't something to skimp on because one spike and there goes your $500 proccessor. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16812120233 should be good. I would also reccomend better quality memory. g.skill hasn't been arround for very long so I don't know how good they are. personally I run ozc memory and havn't had any issues with it. I reccomend 4 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16820227123 Personally I'm not a big fan of the moniter. 2 reasons: normally their products are subpar, and built in speakers SUCK. for $20 more you can get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16824009094 Power supply is fine by the rating but I don't care for the propritary connection system used there. if you need more cables a local compuer shop isn't going to have them you will have to special order them. I would also recommend a logitec keyboard and mouse over the default microsoft stuff. If you are going to spend that much on a graphics card shouldn't you spend the money to have percice control of what you are doing? Logitec speakers are also awesome if you are looking for those. like I said before don't run with built ins the are worse than headphones. These are what I have and for the money you can't beat em: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16836121126 Looking at your motherboard I don't think you should need the 4-8 pin adapter but I could be wrong. Also I would look for sata dvd burners because it is alot easier to setup with sata, plus the wires are alot nicer to run and look at, and it's cheaper for the same drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16827135145 and really if you want 2 drives I would get them both the same for consistancy basis, and if one dies you have a backup burner. hope this helps.

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