Round3r

I have just started to piece together my second build, and I was wondering what everyone here thinks of it. I have been reading through the forums, and it seems there are a lot of very knowledgeable people here. My first build was a decent success until it finally died about three years after it was born. I plan to actually try over clocking this one as compared to my last build.

CPU - 9950BE, so far it seems like the OC ability is amazing http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103273

MoBo - MSI K9A2 Plat, only one recommended by AMD for the power hungry 9950... but it does look like a great mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130136

Memory - G. Skill 4g (2x2g)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166

GPU - DIAMOND 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103060

Case - Screw the thermal problems with ATI 4800s with the Antec 900
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

Now thats what I plan on buying,

I already have

HD - WD Raptor 150g

PSU - Nspire 500w http://store1.alrightdeals.com/Commo...Supply___51385

I will be using Windows Xp Pro for the time being...

I also already have the CD drives and such, but what I am wondering is mainly about the GPU and the CPU. I know ATI has had thermal/driver probs, but for the money you really can't beat em.

Also, I would just like to know your comments on the ability to OC the Memory and processor. Any help is much appreciated!!

captthunderpnts

Everything is looking pretty good, though if I may suggest, try to pick up a new PSU. You're going to want one with cables on the long side for that Antec 900. Not to mention you can't have too many amps on your PSU :-)

Round3r

Well, I know the Antec 900 might be a bit of an overkill, so if anyone has suggestions on cases let me have them. and PSUs for that matter

C-bro

I have had great success with my Corsair 550VX. Very solid unit and well priced. If you plan on eventually using Crossfire, the PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 is one of the best for high-power, budget-minded PSU's. Other than that, I'd say go with what you've got.

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Round3r

Well I have thought about switching to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371007
which sounds like it should give me enough power and save me a little money

SerenityKill3r

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010 $60 AR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341012 $45 AR

I'm getting the 600W for my new build

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Round3r

those aren't bad! I will look into those, just one last thing what ATI manufacturers does everyone like.... Anyone know if one or another is better for OCing and any customer support good/horror stories?

SerenityKill3r

From what I've heard Sapphire is one of the best. They're supposed to have great tech support, thats why I'm going with them in my new build.

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sc30317

as far as cases go- I just bought an antec 300, and its a really nice case. You can get it @ buy.com for $60 with free shipping, and it is not as "luminicent" as the antec 900- much more subtle, but still an amazing case. Great airflow

Round3r

dang, this just in
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001
for 59$ with promo

Edit: yea thats not a bad case either, thanks for the suggestion!! I will look into it!