Ok, this is my forth “ask” on this topic.
I’ve made a lot of revisions based on feedback in the previous questions and user reviews on various sites. I’m spending roughly $900 on a gaming computer to assemble and have never bought anything other than a pre-build machine.
Here are the specs (for now) and questions will be below:
CPU (Processor):
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Processor ADX6000IAA6CZ – 3.0GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Windsor, Dual-Core, OEM, Socket AM2, Processor
Mobo:
BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX A2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
GPU:
EVGA GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked Video Card – 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV
PSU:
OCZ / StealthXStream / 600-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA-Ready / PCI-e Ready / Active PFC / Power Supply
CPU Fan:
Thermaltake TR2-R1 / AMD Socket AM2/939/754 / Aluminum / 92mm Fan / CPU Cooler
DVD/CD Drive:
Lite-On PLDS DVD-ROM/CD-RW Retail Combo Drive – 52×32x CD-R/RW, 16x DVD-ROM, Black
HD (Harddrive):
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 750GB Hard Drive – 7200, 16MB, Serial ATA-300, OEM
OS:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders – OEM
Ram:
OCZ Dual Channel Platinum 4096MB PC8500 DDR2 1066MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB)
Links:
CPU: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3318082&sku=CP2-AM2-6000
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138128
GPU: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4035113&sku=E145-9826
PSU: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3092557&sku=O261-2008
Ram: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3803377&sku=O261-8094
OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
HD: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2203982&sku=TSD-750AS
Questions: (A lot)
-Is EVERYTHING compatible? Cpu / Mobo – cpu / fan – mobo / GPU – OS / everything? – ram / mobo – etc.
-Is this 600w PSU going to run everything perfectly? From the wattage I’ve added up it should work, but would like another statement from someone more experienced.
-I believe I already know the answer to this one, but is a $15-20 cpu cooler with heatsinker enough to keep a processor cool? I’m not a big overclocker. I have acquired 5 – 80mm case fans.
-Will the 80mm fans all be able to run at once with this PSU / Mobo?
-Should I change anything while keeping it around the same price range to obtain better overall performance while gaming? (I’d like to stick with AMD processors).
-Is that the right OS package for a single installation on a new computer?
-The HDrive says OEM, meaning it doesn’t include the cables, should I purchase any separate cables to connect everything? or is this setup going to include everything that I need.
So, possible changes / suggestions? Suggestions for upgrades in the future? Is everything going to install as smooth as I’m hoping?
Case has the size to fit everything and will hold the motherboard nice and tight.
If anyone has some free time, please look over this setup, give me some reviews and if possible I would like to talk to you on IM or email about this rig.
(My intentions are not to run Crysis on super high godmode graphics by the way, just basic mmorpgs (Dark Ages of Camelot, Warhammer, etc.)
Thanks for your time!