My Final Build unless something is fatally wrong (please help, I'm still a noob)

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#1 Grodus5
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Now HOPEFULLY this will be my final build, I am very satisfied with it, so please only suggest something if I NEED it (like if the power supply isn't enough or something like that) Here it is:

CPU+Mobo+RAM+HDD combo
GPU
Case and PSU combo
DVD Drive
For my OS, I am going to use the Windows 7 RC.

That seems about it, the only thing I'm wondering if the PSU will be enough for right now. When I decide to go crossfire, I'll buy a new PSU when needed, but right now, will it be enough? Also, the RAM speed is 1600, and the Mobo has its memory standard 1600 (O.C), so how hard will it be to enable that, and will the RAM underclock to 1333 until I get around to bumping it up? Also, has anyone at all had problems with the Windows 7 RC, or is it good for my computer? Thanks:)

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#2 Duckman5
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It looks fine to me. (But I'm new to this.) That first combo looks sweet.
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#3 S_Dragunov
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Can some one tell me if mine is fine too?

Look for one of the last posts of me it will show the stuff

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#4 Grodus5
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It looks fine to me. (But I'm new to this.) That first combo looks sweet. Duckman5
The only thing bad about it is that hard drive has been known to be a tad bit unreliable, but I'll take the chance, just cause the combo savings is more then the HDD itself...

Can some one tell me if mine is fine too?

Look for one of the last posts of me it will show the stuff

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From what I can see, the graphics card is pretty bad, sorry. And I really can't help you with the upgrade parts, sorry.
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Now HOPEFULLY this will be my final build, I am very satisfied with it, so please only suggest something if I NEED it (like if the power supply isn't enough or something like that) Here it is:

CPU+Mobo+RAM+HDD combo
GPU
Case and PSU combo
DVD Drive
For my OS, I am going to use the Windows 7 RC.

That seems about it, the only thing I'm wondering if the PSU will be enough for right now. When I decide to go crossfire, I'll buy a new PSU when needed, but right now, will it be enough? Also, the RAM speed is 1600, and the Mobo has its memory standard 1600 (O.C), so how hard will it be to enable that, and will the RAM underclock to 1333 until I get around to bumping it up? Also, has anyone at all had problems with the Windows 7 RC, or is it good for my computer? Thanks:)

Grodus5

you'll need to download windows 7 before august 20th after that youll only be able to get a serial number

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#6 Grodus5
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[QUOTE="Grodus5"]

Now HOPEFULLY this will be my final build, I am very satisfied with it, so please only suggest something if I NEED it (like if the power supply isn't enough or something like that) Here it is:

CPU+Mobo+RAM+HDD combo
GPU
Case and PSU combo
DVD Drive
For my OS, I am going to use the Windows 7 RC.

That seems about it, the only thing I'm wondering if the PSU will be enough for right now. When I decide to go crossfire, I'll buy a new PSU when needed, but right now, will it be enough? Also, the RAM speed is 1600, and the Mobo has its memory standard 1600 (O.C), so how hard will it be to enable that, and will the RAM underclock to 1333 until I get around to bumping it up? Also, has anyone at all had problems with the Windows 7 RC, or is it good for my computer? Thanks:)

NSR34GTR

you'll need to download windows 7 before august 20th after that youll only be able to get a serial number

Yup, hopefully if everything is goes good, I'll order the parts tonight (too soon?) and download Windows 7 overnight so it will be ready for when I put the rig together.

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#7 S_Dragunov
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Yeah I know the GPU sucked I thought it was the GTX 260 so yeah now im pissed because if I want the GTX 260 im 40$ short w.e ill stick with Radeon HD 4850

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#8 Grodus5
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So does all look, well? Should I order it tonight, because today is the last night go get those rebates.

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If you don't mind me asking, since I'm looking to buy a GPU, why did you take the 4890 over the GTX 275?
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#10 Grodus5
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If you don't mind me asking, since I'm looking to buy a GPU, why did you take the 4890 over the GTX 275?death1505921
I'm just more comfortable with the Radeon series. I've never owned a Geforce card in my life, and my Radeon cards, even though they were all in prebuilts, have never failed me. Another factor was that I HAD an awesome combo deal on the card and my CPU, but it vanished, but I just stuck with the card :)
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#11 death1505921
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[QUOTE="death1505921"]If you don't mind me asking, since I'm looking to buy a GPU, why did you take the 4890 over the GTX 275?Grodus5
I'm just more comfortable with the Radeon series. I've never owned a Geforce card in my life, and my Radeon cards, even though they were all in prebuilts, have never failed me. Another factor was that I HAD an awesome combo deal on the card and my CPU, but it vanished, but I just stuck with the card :)

Okay, thanks.
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#12 Grodus5
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[QUOTE="Grodus5"][QUOTE="death1505921"]If you don't mind me asking, since I'm looking to buy a GPU, why did you take the 4890 over the GTX 275?death1505921
I'm just more comfortable with the Radeon series. I've never owned a Geforce card in my life, and my Radeon cards, even though they were all in prebuilts, have never failed me. Another factor was that I HAD an awesome combo deal on the card and my CPU, but it vanished, but I just stuck with the card :)

Okay, thanks.

No problem, just personal preference. So anyone, should my PSU be good? That is the main thing I'm worried about, if anything should be incompatible, it would be that PSU (worried about not having enough power)
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#13 RobboElRobbo
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That looks like an excellent build, good job finding combos
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#14 death1505921
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You'd be suprised how little power you'll actualy use of that PSU. At 100% load, I doupt you'll pull more than 400 watts, at most.
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#15 Grodus5
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You'd be suprised how little power you'll actualy use of that PSU. At 100% load, I doupt you'll pull more than 400 watts, at most.death1505921
Really? Thats good. Will all the cables be compatible and stuff like that, it looks to me as if they would be, but I'm still a noob:)
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[QUOTE="death1505921"]You'd be suprised how little power you'll actualy use of that PSU. At 100% load, I doupt you'll pull more than 400 watts, at most.Grodus5
Really? Thats good. Will all the cables be compatible and stuff like that, it looks to me as if they would be, but I'm still a noob:)

Looks good to me!
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#17 Grodus5
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[QUOTE="Grodus5"][QUOTE="death1505921"]You'd be suprised how little power you'll actualy use of that PSU. At 100% load, I doupt you'll pull more than 400 watts, at most.Recontrooper
Really? Thats good. Will all the cables be compatible and stuff like that, it looks to me as if they would be, but I'm still a noob:)

Looks good to me!

Good, I guess its time for the moment of truth then... ordering it all... or maybe I should wait for like 20 more minutes to see if anyone else has anything to say...
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#18 Grodus5
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Any more opinions? I'm going to put off buying the parts until tomorrow, and see if there are any better deals for August, even though I'll lose the rebates (but hey... when have rebates ever been reliable...)