Help suggestions on First build.

wraith83 · Apr 13, 2008, 03:09 PM

This is gonna be my first build which I plan on building in about a month or so. It's mostly going to be a mainstream PC, but Occasionally used for gaming.I'll do some overclocking, but nothing too major. The budget for everything else is around $900.
Heres What I plan on getting and I'd appreciate your thoughts,Thanks!

Case: Apevia X-Jupiter Jr. Type G * Already purchased
Power Supply: OCZ GameXStream 600w* Already purchased
Operating System: Windows Vista 64 bit Home Premium OEM
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R
RAM: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2 1066 RAM
Video Card:XFX GeForce 9600GT 512MB
Optical Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106072
Hard Drive: 320 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM 32MB cache SATA 3.0 Gb/s

PangingJr · Apr 13, 2008, 03:22 PM

if you can spend a bit more, you might try having GA-EP35-DS3R,
and buy some more hard drives, for using as a backup drive.
or for using (Intel) RAID in future.

wraith83 · Apr 13, 2008, 03:42 PM

I don't think I need RAID, what are some benefits of the GA-EP35-DS3R?

PangingJr · Apr 13, 2008, 04:21 PM

Check these out...

GA-P35-DS3L Intel P35 + ICH9 Chipset
GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-P35-DS3L (rev. 2.0)

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GA-EP35-DS3L (GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver technology.) Intel P35 + ICH9 Chipset
GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-EP35-DS3L

GA-EP35-DS3R (GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver technology and Intel ICH9 RAID.) Intel P35 + ICH9R Chipset
GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-EP35-DS3R (rev. 2.1)

if you don't want to use RAID, then at least buy the newer model of the GA-P35-DS3L baord, which is the "GA-EP35-DS3L"
both P35-DS3L and EP35-DS3L should be around same price.

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the most benefit from EP35-DS3R.

Intel ICH9 RAID
GIGABYTE DES technology
Supports DDR2 1200(OC)
Audio controller from ALC 889A codec.
More Serial ATA ports

Kazeko · Apr 13, 2008, 04:45 PM

My only suggestion I could offer....

A good case goes a long way, and is typically worth the cash. - That was the biggest mistake I made with my first build. They're typically more spacious, sturdier, easier to work on, and promote better airflow.

I'd highly suggest an Antec or Coolermaster Case. Also hear that Lian-li is nice as well, though I don't have any direct experience.

Edit: Just saw you already purchased the Apevia case. :X

wraith83 · Apr 13, 2008, 04:46 PM

Thanks, I couldn't find the EP35-DS3L at newegg,zipzoomfly, or clubit.
I'll get the EP35-DS3R though.

**kris23** · Apr 13, 2008, 04:46 PM

he already bought it so theres not much we could do...

wraith83 · Apr 13, 2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kazeko

My only suggestion I could offer....

A good case goes a long way, and is typically worth the cash. - That was the biggest mistake I made with my first build. They're typically more spacious, sturdier, easier to work on, and promote better airflow.

I'd highly suggest an Antec or Coolermaster Case. Also hear that Lian-li is nice as well, though I don't have any direct experience.

Edit: Just saw you already purchased the Apevia case. :X

Yeah I'll probably upgrade the case in a year or two, The one I chose isn't the best but it got pretty decent reviews.

**kris23** · Apr 13, 2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wraith83

Thanks, I couldn't find the EP35-DS3L at newegg,zipzoomfly, or clubit.
I'll get the EP35-DS3R though.

try the EP35C-DS3R, its more expandable and has no stability problems like other DDR2/DDR3 boards, its only a couple bucks more.
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Dynamic Energy Saver Ultra Durable II Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

cozumel · Apr 13, 2008, 05:02 PM

I might have read somewhere back in January that the Gigabyte energy saving boards may have stability problems on some overclocks due to voltage issues and that sometimes the energy options need to be disabled in BIOS. Anyone know the score with this? Was this true and if so have BIOS revisions corrected any issues?

Edit: Wraith-Dude, Welcome to DriverHeaven!!

**kris23** · Apr 13, 2008, 05:05 PM

yea im pretty sure those things cant really be changed and need to be disabled.....

kinda like C1E and speed step

wraith83 · Apr 13, 2008, 05:23 PM

Thanks for all the help, so it looks like I'll be going with the EP35C-DS3R.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

Edit: Wraith-Dude, Welcome to DriverHeaven!!

Thanks

PangingJr · Apr 13, 2008, 05:24 PM

Do NOT do any overclocking when the Dynamic Energy Saver is launched

GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver Detailed :: TweakTown -- How It Works

wraith83 · Apr 13, 2008, 07:22 PM

Okay also I'm not set on a Gigabyte motherboard,so if you guys have any suggestions from other companies let me know. Thanks!

PangingJr · Apr 13, 2008, 07:40 PM

P5K Pro
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

**kris23** · Apr 13, 2008, 08:19 PM

i personally wouldve gotten a gigabyte if i had the cash, i was forced to get this Maximus....

i thinik Gigabyte BIOS's are better.

PangingJr · Apr 29, 2008, 12:43 AM

how's it going, wraith83?

Apr 13, 2008, 03:09 PM	#1
wraith83 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Help with first build. This is gonna be my first build which I plan on building in about a month or so. It's mostly going to be a mainstream PC, but Occasionally used for gaming.I'll do some overclocking, but nothing too major. The budget for everything else is around $900. Heres What I plan on getting and I'd appreciate your thoughts,Thanks! Case: Apevia X-Jupiter Jr. Type G * Already purchased Power Supply: OCZ GameXStream 600w* Already purchased Operating System: Windows Vista 64 bit Home Premium OEM CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R RAM: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2 1066 RAM Video Card:XFX GeForce 9600GT 512MB Optical Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106072 Hard Drive: 320 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM 32MB cache SATA 3.0 Gb/s Last edited by wraith83; Apr 13, 2008 at 04:47 PM.

Apr 13, 2008, 04:21 PM	#4
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	Check these out... GA-P35-DS3L Intel P35 + ICH9 Chipset GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-P35-DS3L (rev. 2.0) --------------------------------------------- GA-EP35-DS3L (GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver technology.) Intel P35 + ICH9 Chipset GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-EP35-DS3L GA-EP35-DS3R (GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver technology and Intel ICH9 RAID.) Intel P35 + ICH9R Chipset GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-EP35-DS3R (rev. 2.1) if you don't want to use RAID, then at least buy the newer model of the GA-P35-DS3L baord, which is the "GA-EP35-DS3L" both P35-DS3L and EP35-DS3L should be around same price. ------------------------------- the most benefit from EP35-DS3R. Intel ICH9 RAID GIGABYTE DES technology Supports DDR2 1200(OC) Audio controller from ALC 889A codec. More Serial ATA ports Last edited by PangingJr; Apr 13, 2008 at 04:41 PM.

Apr 13, 2008, 04:46 PM	#7
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	he already bought it so theres not much we could do... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Apr 13, 2008, 05:02 PM	#10
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	I might have read somewhere back in January that the Gigabyte energy saving boards may have stability problems on some overclocks due to voltage issues and that sometimes the energy options need to be disabled in BIOS. Anyone know the score with this? Was this true and if so have BIOS revisions corrected any issues? Edit: Wraith-Dude, Welcome to DriverHeaven!! __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Apr 13, 2008, 05:05 PM	#11
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	yea im pretty sure those things cant really be changed and need to be disabled..... kinda like C1E and speed step __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Apr 13, 2008, 03:22 PM	#2
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	if you can spend a bit more, you might try having GA-EP35-DS3R, and buy some more hard drives, for using as a backup drive. or for using (Intel) RAID in future.

Apr 13, 2008, 03:42 PM	Thread Starter #3
wraith83 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	I don't think I need RAID, what are some benefits of the GA-EP35-DS3R?

Apr 13, 2008, 04:45 PM	#5
Kazeko DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 174 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	My only suggestion I could offer.... A good case goes a long way, and is typically worth the cash. - That was the biggest mistake I made with my first build. They're typically more spacious, sturdier, easier to work on, and promote better airflow. I'd highly suggest an Antec or Coolermaster Case. Also hear that Lian-li is nice as well, though I don't have any direct experience. Edit: Just saw you already purchased the Apevia case. :X

Apr 13, 2008, 04:46 PM	Thread Starter #6
wraith83 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, I couldn't find the EP35-DS3L at newegg,zipzoomfly, or clubit. I'll get the EP35-DS3R though.

Apr 13, 2008, 05:24 PM	#13
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	Do NOT do any overclocking when the Dynamic Energy Saver is launched GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver Detailed :: TweakTown -- How It Works

Apr 13, 2008, 07:22 PM	Thread Starter #14
wraith83 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Okay also I'm not set on a Gigabyte motherboard,so if you guys have any suggestions from other companies let me know. Thanks!

Apr 13, 2008, 07:40 PM	#15
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	P5K Pro ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Apr 13, 2008, 08:19 PM	#16
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	i personally wouldve gotten a gigabyte if i had the cash, i was forced to get this Maximus.... i thinik Gigabyte BIOS's are better. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Apr 29, 2008, 12:43 AM	#17
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	how's it going, wraith83?