first build help

[02dawsona]

here are the core components that i am looking to get for my first build can anyone see anything wrong with them?

Motherboard: ASUS P5N32-E (#30965)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (#28356)
Ram: Arianet 4GB (#30727)
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB (#29148)

thank you

[PeterStoba]

Nothing wrong compatability wise, what is the pc used for? gaming i'd assume? Do you have a budget?

And for 4GB of RAM don't forget a 64bit OS

[mlb07165]

All seems well, if you haven't already got one get a good branded power supply. I would recommend the 600w OCZ StealthXStreme (#26933), or something more expensive if you're feeling flush.

This is just a personal thing, and I'm sure the AriaNet RAM is fine, but with that nice mobo, cpu and graphics card I would personally go for RAM with a brand name like Patriot or something. But it's your build and it's your call.

[02dawsona]

thanks for the replies, now ive chosen:

Motherboard: ASUS P5N32-E (#30965)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (#28356)
Ram: Patriot 4GB PC2-6400 (#26803)
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB (#29148 )
PSU: OCZ 600W StealthXStream PSU (#26933)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer (#25541)
Hard Drive:320GB Samsung SATA - 16MB (#29921)
OS:Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 OEM (#25906)

anything wrong? thanks

[mlb07165]

Nope, good choice with the ram. There is a review of that psu in the reviews section, might wanna have a quick read. Any plans for overclocking?

[02dawsona]

i plan to overclock it but not anything major i hope to overclock but still use the stock heatsink. Do you know of any other good power supplies that would reach from the bottom of an antec case to the top?
thanks

[alexnifty]

Im using a Xilence 700w Gaming Edition PSU (http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/500w+%2B/Xilence+700w+Gaming+Edition+PSU+?productId=26715), that reaches. However while I don't think it's as quality as OCZ from what i have read, my experience with it is all good so far and its 8 months old.

[mlb07165]

Im using a Xilence 700w Gaming Edition PSU (http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/500w+%2B/Xilence+700w+Gaming+Edition+PSU+?productId=26715), that reaches. However while I don't think it's as quality as OCZ from what i have read, my experience with it is all good so far and its 8 months old.

What's the warranty on that psu alexnifty

[tystar]

LOL

[alexnifty]

Uhh. I dont actually know! I will check the box tonight to see if it came with anything to suggest warranty length.

[02dawsona]

With this set up what sort of 22" monitor should i get? one with DVI or VGA input?

Motherboard: ASUS P5N32-E (#30965)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (#28356)
Ram: Patriot 4GB PC2-6400 (#26803)
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB (#29148 )
PSU: OCZ 600W StealthXStream PSU (#26933)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer (#25541)
Hard Drive:320GB Samsung SATA - 16MB (#29921)
OS:Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 OEM (#25906)

thanks

[Lynx]

DVI and VGA are not distinguishable in my opinion, side to side there is just a slightly sharper image from a DVI, get which one is cheapest in my opinion, dvi is wasted money really.

[02dawsona]

ok thanks for the advice

[wonderlust]

although having both connectors gives the oppertunity to share the screen with two Pcs