My new PC (i need some help because i can´t decide^^)

TheIceMan · Jun 7, 2008, 02:17 PM

Hi,

currently im plaing my new sys, and it would be nice if some ppl looking though the list and leave a comment / recommandation / suggestions.

here i can´t decide

RAM: 2x 2 GB
Corsair ddr2 800 4-4-..-12 99€ vs
Corsair 1066 5-5..-15119€ vs
G.Skill 1000mhz 67€

LCD:
22" Samsung SyncMaster 226CW 2ms (283€)
24" Benq V2400W ~400€
24" Iiyama ProLite B2403WS-B1 schwarz 2ms analog/HDMI ~400€
24" Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM ~400€
26" Belinea o.display 3_26" ~400€

here i have decided:
cpu: e8400 dual 3.0ghz 1333fsb135€
graphic: 3870(100€) -> until the 4870 can be orderd (200€~ )
Mobo: Gigabyte ga-x48-dq6 same price
Harddrive: Samsung SpinPoint F1 320GB 16MB SATA II 49€
Powersupply: ATX Enermax PRO-82+ 525W ATX Vers 2.3 20/24Pin PCI 89€
Tower: ATX Midi Antec P182 130€
DVD Drive: Samsung SH-S203P 27€
fan´s (3x): Noctua NF-S12-800, 120x120x25mm, 800rpm, 59m³/h, 8db(A) 15€ each
software: vista sp1 ultimate & xp sp3 (both 32bit)

currently iam playing wow + testing some new games
watching video´s (divx, dvd, hd 720p)

my current system: xp 2300+, 2x 1gb ram (ddr400), nforce2 mobo, ati hd 2600pro (agp), benq 19"" tft
sometimes during playing wow i go the problem that it not realy playable anymore (4-9fps) and i have rearly more then 25 fps in "normal" situations.

i hope i dind´t missed something and its still not 2 much 2 read -.-, i hope this is the right place the post / ask about something like this.

edit:

OldBuzzard · Jun 7, 2008, 07:51 PM

Just two suggestions.

Case:
That P182 is going to be a bit cramped with the newer LONG vid cards.
Techgage - Antec P182 Performance Mid-Tower

The Coolermaster RC 590 and CM 690 both have plenty of room for any vid card you might want to use. Also they will most likely be a bit cheaper than the Antec. Another plus for the Coolermasters is that they have a nice opening right under the PSU for better cooling.

PSU:
I didn't find any review on the 82+ 525 Watt, but the 385 and 625 have gotten good reviews, which is a plus. However, they are a bit on the $$ side.

You might want to take a look at the CORASIR PSUs. The 520HX (modular), or 550TX (standard) would be a good choice, if they would save you a bit of $$.

I'm using the CM690/620HX combination, and with a 3870 x2 installed, I still have 2+ inches clearance between the vid card and the HDDs. The 590 would have just a wee bit less clearance because of the way the HDDs mount, but it's still roomy enough that you won't have a problem installing any of the long cards. Also, like the Antec, cablemanagement is pretty easy with the Cooler Masters, especially if you end up using a modular PSU.

Your choices aren't bad. I'm just offering an alternative, based on what I'm using now.

TheIceMan · Jun 7, 2008, 11:28 PM

first at all thx for reading and replaying to my post

i also edited the first post because i read the hole day reviews + looking though a lot of manufacture homepages (like i did the hole last week)

@case
the cm looking realy nice and the price is realy nice for what you get.

the only thing which me conserns is the silence, my pc is in my redroom and sometimes the pc is running the hole night (downloading or doing something else).

the lenght of my video card shoundn´t be a problem, if its to long i can remove the second harddrive bay but thx for thinking about it.

@psu
psu corsair 74€ / enermax 87€ (same shop)

18 vs 25a @ 12v rail
ATX12V v2.2 vs v2.3 (? xD)

both seem to have nealry the same amount of cables 4-> 6 sata connectors won´t matter in my case.

OldBuzzard · Jun 8, 2008, 05:07 AM

The CM690 is very quiet, as are the Corsair HX PSUs.

I'm running a 3870 x2 on my 620HX so it does have enough AMPS.

Actually, until I watercooled the 3870, it's fan was the loudest thing in my system. Even that wasn't too bad at idle. It only got real noisy during boot-up.

Jun 7, 2008, 02:17 PM	#1
TheIceMan DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Germany / Bayern Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	My new PC (i need some help because i can´t decide^^) Hi, currently im plaing my new sys, and it would be nice if some ppl looking though the list and leave a comment / recommandation / suggestions. here i can´t decide RAM: 2x 2 GB Corsair ddr2 800 4-4-..-12 99€ vs Corsair 1066 5-5..-15119€ vs G.Skill 1000mhz 67€ LCD: 22" Samsung SyncMaster 226CW 2ms (283€) 24" Benq V2400W ~400€ 24" Iiyama ProLite B2403WS-B1 schwarz 2ms analog/HDMI ~400€ 24" Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM ~400€ 26" Belinea o.display 3_26" ~400€ here i have decided: cpu: e8400 dual 3.0ghz 1333fsb135€ graphic: 3870(100€) -> until the 4870 can be orderd (200€~ ) Mobo: Gigabyte ga-x48-dq6 same price Harddrive: Samsung SpinPoint F1 320GB 16MB SATA II 49€ Powersupply: ATX Enermax PRO-82+ 525W ATX Vers 2.3 20/24Pin PCI 89€ Tower: ATX Midi Antec P182 130€ DVD Drive: Samsung SH-S203P 27€ fan´s (3x): Noctua NF-S12-800, 120x120x25mm, 800rpm, 59m³/h, 8db(A) 15€ each software: vista sp1 ultimate & xp sp3 (both 32bit) currently iam playing wow + testing some new games watching video´s (divx, dvd, hd 720p) my current system: xp 2300+, 2x 1gb ram (ddr400), nforce2 mobo, ati hd 2600pro (agp), benq 19"" tft sometimes during playing wow i go the problem that it not realy playable anymore (4-9fps) and i have rearly more then 25 fps in "normal" situations. i hope i dind´t missed something and its still not 2 much 2 read -.-, i hope this is the right place the post / ask about something like this. edit: Last edited by TheIceMan; Jun 8, 2008 at 08:50 PM.

Jun 7, 2008, 07:51 PM	#2
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Just two suggestions. Case: That P182 is going to be a bit cramped with the newer LONG vid cards. Techgage - Antec P182 Performance Mid-Tower The Coolermaster RC 590 and CM 690 both have plenty of room for any vid card you might want to use. Also they will most likely be a bit cheaper than the Antec. Another plus for the Coolermasters is that they have a nice opening right under the PSU for better cooling. PSU: I didn't find any review on the 82+ 525 Watt, but the 385 and 625 have gotten good reviews, which is a plus. However, they are a bit on the $$ side. You might want to take a look at the CORASIR PSUs. The 520HX (modular), or 550TX (standard) would be a good choice, if they would save you a bit of $$. I'm using the CM690/620HX combination, and with a 3870 x2 installed, I still have 2+ inches clearance between the vid card and the HDDs. The 590 would have just a wee bit less clearance because of the way the HDDs mount, but it's still roomy enough that you won't have a problem installing any of the long cards. Also, like the Antec, cablemanagement is pretty easy with the Cooler Masters, especially if you end up using a modular PSU. Your choices aren't bad. I'm just offering an alternative, based on what I'm using now. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Jun 7, 2008, 11:28 PM	Thread Starter #3
TheIceMan DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Germany / Bayern Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	first at all thx for reading and replaying to my post i also edited the first post because i read the hole day reviews + looking though a lot of manufacture homepages (like i did the hole last week) @case the cm looking realy nice and the price is realy nice for what you get. the only thing which me conserns is the silence, my pc is in my redroom and sometimes the pc is running the hole night (downloading or doing something else). the lenght of my video card shoundn´t be a problem, if its to long i can remove the second harddrive bay but thx for thinking about it. @psu psu corsair 74€ / enermax 87€ (same shop) 18 vs 25a @ 12v rail ATX12V v2.2 vs v2.3 (? xD) both seem to have nealry the same amount of cables 4-> 6 sata connectors won´t matter in my case. Last edited by TheIceMan; Jun 7, 2008 at 11:51 PM.

Jun 8, 2008, 05:07 AM	#4
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	The CM690 is very quiet, as are the Corsair HX PSUs. I'm running a 3870 x2 on my 620HX so it does have enough AMPS. Actually, until I watercooled the 3870, it's fan was the loudest thing in my system. Even that wasn't too bad at idle. It only got real noisy during boot-up. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY