Yet another, "Help me! Buying a new computer" Question. :)

[imasoldier]

Hello all been a while since I've been here and I would like to know what you think of these current items that I want for a new PC. I'm thinking of staying around $1000 to $1,500 budget. I already have a monitor and a case. If you can find better deal that will save money please tell me I want to get my moneys worth. Also it doesn't have to be on Newegg it can be anywhere.

So far total is: $1,355.97

Graphics Card - $579.99

eVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130072

Power Supply - $69.99

Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103937)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103937

Ram - $264.00

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145034)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145034

Mobo - $125.99

GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128012)http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128012

Processor - $316.00

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003

[mr. nails]

i'd dump ur mb for this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131025) and i'd dump that psu for this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817139002).

it brings it to $45 more than ur budget (be4 mail ins), but if ur gonna upgrade u mite as well do it right! said psu if basically for 1 8800gtx and not SLi.

[S!X]

i'd dump ur mb for this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131025) and i'd dump that psu for this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817139002).

it brings it to $45 more than ur budget (be4 mail ins), but if ur gonna upgrade u mite as well do it right! said psu if basically for 1 8800gtx and not SLi.

Since when did Corsair begin making PSU's? :dabs:

[clocker]

Since when did Corsair begin making PSU's? :dabs:
A while ago and I quite like them.
Sprocket sports a 520w version and we've used several in shop builds with no probs.
The "ribbon" type of modular cables they use is extremely easy to route neatly.

[imasoldier]

I'm curious why do I need to spend $170 for a PSU? The last computer I built was a cheap $40 and has never gave me any problems. You don't think it would be a waste of money to spend that much? Also if I was going to spend $230 for that mobo why not just spend $20 more for that new 680i mobo?

[S!X]

Since when did Corsair begin making PSU's? :dabs:
A while ago and I quite like them.
Sprocket sports a 520w version and we've used several in shop builds with no probs.
The "ribbon" type of modular cables they use is extremely easy to route neatly.

Wow, I didn't even realize it's a modular PSU... looks quite nice :) I bet the sata connectors aren't as cheap as the ones my PSU has. I already broke one without any forced pressure so if the second one goes im hooped I guess... :dry:

[mr. nails]

I'm curious why do I need to spend $170 for a PSU? The last computer I built was a cheap $40 and has never gave me any problems. You don't think it would be a waste of money to spend that much? Also if I was going to spend $230 for that mobo why not just spend $20 more for that new 680i mobo?

i do recommend the 680i, but i was trying to make ur budget. why tell us a budget if u don't plain to use it. also, spending more on a psu is ALWAYS the best thing to do. it's the heart of ur system. NEVER buy a cheap pos psu! by all means, buy what u want...

[imasoldier]

I'm sorry I'm not trying to be rude or anything. I just wanted to know the reason for spending so much on a PCU lol. The budget isn't exactly 1,500 I mean I can get it but I'm trying to stay at a $1000 and maybe a few more hundred. Do you know any other PSU's that could be closer to my other PSU price range of $70 - $90?

Edit: I also don't plan on buying SLI I don't think I will have the need for it. Don't you think one Geforce 8800gtx would be enough for a year or two?

[clocker]

The reasons for spending big money on a power supply are manifold, to wit:

-Since there are no industry standards, manufacturers can (and do) inflate/misrepresent the specs on their products. The only known way to avoid a real lemon is to buy a name brand unit...which typically costs more.
Even this is no guarantee- Antec for instance, has released some real stinkers lately, but it's your best shot.

-The PSU powers everything in the PC, if it takes a dump the possiblity exists that the resulting surge could wipe out the entire computer.

-Even if the power supply doesn't obviously malfunction, little surges can cause all sorts of hair-pulling bluescreens, reboots, etc. that may not point directly at the PSU but are it's fault nonetheless.

There are only a few reviewers whose opinions I trust- the primary source would be jonnyGURU (http://www.jonnyguru.com/)- and it would be well worth your time to check out his site.

[imasoldier]

Thanks Clocker I will look into jonnyguru's site.

[Chame1eon]

There are only a few reviewers whose opinions I trust- the primary source would be jonnyGURU (http://www.jonnyguru.com/)- and it would be well worth your time to check out his site.

this is off topic, but thanks for the link!