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sam2145871 · Aug 27, 2009, 04:14 PM // 16:14

This is what will be on my door step on Monday. Let me know what you think. Hopefully it will all function alright.

Order Summary

Zoom 3030 56Kbps Dial-Up Internal Modem - Retail
Item #: N82E16825115023
$15.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16825115023

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136284
$94.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284

Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V version 2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817371026
$94.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371026

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 140W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ965FBGIBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103692
$245.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103692

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe AM3 DDR3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131363
$188.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131363

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116677
$109.99

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
Item #: N82E16827118030
$29.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118030

NZXT TEMPEST Crafted Series CS-NT-TEM-B Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811146047
$99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146047

ASUS VW224U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824236050
$169.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236050

XFX HD-487A-ZHFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814150394
$144.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150394

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C9 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820145222
$119.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145222

Subtotal $1,280.38
UPS Ground $21.31
Rush Processing $3.99
Order Total $1,305.68

Then I also got $60 in rebates, so about $1250 for it in the end. I didn't think that was to bad. What do you all think? Thanks!

Elder III · Aug 28, 2009, 12:50 AM // 00:50

It should work quite nicely, those are all good name brand parts you have there. One thing I should mention is that with the AM3 Processors it's generally advised to go with 4GB or 8GB, while with the i7 it's 6GB. Of course, DDR3 costs 2x for negligible gains anyway, but it is more "future proof" too.

I think that you will like your system.

sam2145871 · Aug 28, 2009, 02:32 AM // 02:32

Thanks! I'll probably grab another 2gb of ram then just to be safe. Does it need to be exactly the same as the other 6gb(as far as brand)?

Elder III · Aug 28, 2009, 12:53 PM // 12:53

It is best to have the exact same memory in each slot - however the most important thing is to have the same type (ie a 2GB DIMM of DDR3 1600 or whatever), the same brand would be worth it too imo.

Quaker · Aug 28, 2009, 02:27 PM // 14:27

Instead of buying Vista, you should probably wait for Windows7. I think you can even get a beta version now and upgrade to retail later. Or you could just install an older XP until Win7 goes retail.
And, if you are going to install a 56k modem, you may as well add a floppy while your at it.

(jk)

sam2145871 · Aug 28, 2009, 02:41 PM // 14:41

I have to have the modem cause this will be at my parents house till their new computer is there and they only have dial-up. As for waiting for windows 7, I get the coupon for the free upgrade, so when it comes out I'll get it anyways.

sam2145871 · Sep 04, 2009, 01:32 PM // 13:32

Well I got it all together and working. I'll take some pics tonight of it. Everything seems to be doing fine. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should look at before I do to much on it?I've checked my CPU temps and they stay right around 46-48C and around 29C at idle. Does this seem right/ok? Also, I'm wondering what internet security program would be best, any suggestions? Thanks!

M @ T · Sep 04, 2009, 01:46 PM // 13:46

Well if you are buying it i would say Kaspersky AntiVirus 2010. You can also download cracked versions of it, but you will need to add new keys every month or so.

If not AVG Pro cracked works fine too.

There's always norton, but it's heavey.

The temperatures on your machine are fine as they are

Elder III · Sep 04, 2009, 01:52 PM // 13:52

Those are good temps for the CPU, AMD stock cooling is quite reliable and offers decent performance as well (as shown here). I'd download everest ultimate and run a stress test for a few hours, just to check, or throw a high powered video game in there and stress test it the old fashioned and more fun way.

For internet security I would steer clear of the big name brands that Joe Sixpack uses (ie Norton, McAfee.....) If you "must" pay for it I would use CA or Kaperspky - but really, why pay when you can get just as good or better for free? I suggest you use, Avast, Avira, or AVG - in that order. I use Avast on every PC I have worked on or built in the last 2.5-3 years and it's not let me down yet.

sam2145871 · Sep 04, 2009, 02:23 PM // 14:23

Free is always good with me it's just my personal computer, no work related items or anything. I'll try out Avast, thanks! I'll run Everest Ultimate tonight and see how she does. thanks!