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Tensai31
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_ 		19. June 2008 @ 16:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
As I have stated in the topic title I am trying to build a PC for the first time and I was wondering if the parts I selected had any compatibility issues or were just bad in general.

MOBO= GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

CPU= Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

PSU= Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371001

Case= Antec 900
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Thanks for the help.

Hard drive= http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262
(I can care less about this because I already have 2 externals)

Memory= Corsair Dominator 4GB DDR2 1066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197

Video Card= EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800 GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318

Sound Card (I don't know which one is good)

I also have a limit of around $800. However this current build is nearing $900 so I'm considering switching out my memory with Corsair 4GB DDR2 800.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184
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sammorris
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_ 		19. June 2008 @ 18:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Most of the components are decent, but this is a much better PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001
Yes, it's more expensive for less wattage, but your PC will actually only use about 250W, it's not the wattage that matters, it's the quality.

Also, don't use EVGA for graphics, use XFX or BFG instead, so this for example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150252

I usually recommend this sound card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102003
cheap but effective.

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updated 10-Dec-13
Tensai31
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_ 		19. June 2008 @ 18:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Just a bit curious but can you explain why XFX is better?
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_ 		19. June 2008 @ 19:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
EVGA product quality have been dodgy this year. XFX and BFG has been keeping up with the quality.
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Tensai31
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_ 		19. June 2008 @ 19:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Interesting, I didn't know that ><.

Alright this is my last question (hopefully)

I decided to switch my memory due to budget but I can't decide whether to go

CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145194

OR

CORSAIR 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

Thanks for the help again.
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floss313
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_ 		19. June 2008 @ 19:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I thought I'd drop in and leave an opinion even though I can't really be as technical as the veterans in this thread, yet. I actualy ran the CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (1x4GB)from my older brothers system on minea few days ago (because of Vista nightmares), and they seemed fine. No problems whatsoever.
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sammorris
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_ 		20. June 2008 @ 03:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The DHX kit has lower latencies and therefore offers better performance.
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Tensai31
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_ 		20. June 2008 @ 22:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Alright I am pretty much set on what parts to buy now except for the case. I realize the case is probably the last thing you need to worry about and just about any of them will work, but my brother and I are debating over which one to get right now.

Raidmax Smilodon
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156063

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

It would be helpful if you guys can pick one and tell me why you chose it. Or if you have a better case (midtower) feel free to link me to it (but try to keep the price range under 100).
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sammorris
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_ 		21. June 2008 @ 01:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
In general, Coolermaster cases are universally streets ahead of Raidmax cases in cooling, build quality and so on. One of our members however wasn't so impressed with the RC-690, despite the fact that several other users here own the case and are satisfied.
The general opinion however is that the original case like you pointed out is poor for cooling, you need to get this version instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156078
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Tensai31
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_ 		21. June 2008 @ 13:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I guess I will go for the coolmaster then. Sammorris I just noticed this website http://www.ncixus.com in your signature and I wanted to know is it a good site to buy from? Because I found a few parts that are cheaper there compared to newegg.
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sammorris
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_ 		21. June 2008 @ 14:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Absolutely - I don't live in the US so I haven;t used them myself but I hear nothing but positives about them.
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Tensai31
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_ 		21. June 2008 @ 16:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I heard that the fans on the 8800 video cards suck and has heating issues. Is this true? And if it is, what is a good fan to buy to replace it? The video card I am getting is

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150252
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sammorris
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_ 		21. June 2008 @ 17:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The older 8800GT cooler didn't work well enough - the new one is supposed to be alright though. If you're not convinced, by a Thermalright HR-03GT.
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shaffaaf
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_ 		22. June 2008 @ 11:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
mate, seeing as that 8800GT is 189.99 add the extra 10 to get a superbly faster 4850 :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161235
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