I'm going to be building my first computer and I was wondering what you guys thought of this build?

If you see anything that you think I should change or add to the list feel free to tell me.

GPU-SAPPHIRE 100269SR Radeon HD 4890 -$209.99

CPU-AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz -$189.99

Mobo-GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P -$109.99

RAM-G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) -$54.99

PSU-OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W -$79.99

HDD-Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB -$74.99

DVD drive-SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black -$24.99

Case-RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEB -$69.99

CPU cooler-ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro -$29.99

(GPU & CPU combo discount: -$20.00)

Total w/ shipping- $848.67

it looks great to me, nice build

What a Very well rounded rig!

I'm going to be building my first computer and I was wondering what you guys thought of this build?

If you see anything that you think I should change or add to the list feel free to tell me.

GPU-SAPPHIRE 100269SR Radeon HD 4890 -$209.99

CPU-AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz -$189.99

Mobo-GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P -$109.99

RAM-G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) -$54.99

PSU-OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W -$79.99

HDD-Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB -$74.99

DVD drive-SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black -$24.99

Case-RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEB -$69.99

CPU cooler-ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro -$29.99

(GPU & CPU combo discount: -$20.00)

Total w/ shipping- $848.67

Lobster_Ear

Yeah I agree with hrah, looks like a pretty decent set up to me, nothing I would add/change I don't think.

Also i suggest Vista 64Bit for an OS.

Also i suggest Vista 64Bit for an OS.

Daytona_178

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Also i suggest Vista 64Bit for an OS.

Lobster_Ear

Should I get an anti-static wrist strap or is it not necessary?

is preferable but you can touch a metal part in the case while working with the same results

Should I get an anti-static wrist strap or is it not necessary?

Lobster_Ear

They are overrated!

good build. good case choice. Ive used the smildon case a few times and have never been disappointed, good airflow and a decent amount of space.

Should I get an anti-static wrist strap or is it not necessary?

Lobster_Ear

^This^ Nice build BTW. :) You might have to track down a copy of Vista, or XP...as I've read about problems with Radeon drivers and the Windows 7 beta. You could give it a try first though.

^This^ Nice build BTW. :) You might have to track down a copy of Vista, or XP...as I've read about problems with Radeon drivers and the Windows 7 beta. You could give it a try first though.

Sentinel672002

It can't hurt to try it. Good luck and please let us know how it works out for you. :)

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Should I get an anti-static wrist strap or is it not necessary?

-GeordiLaForge-

I've never had a problem. If you're worried about it, just ground yourself on something metal before you mess with your parts...

Also, when I order all the stuff will it all arrive at one time or will I have to wait for it piece-by-piece?Lobster_Ear

most likely in two shipments: One big box containing the gpu, ram, cpu, heatsink ect.... and then another box with the rest of your stuff. And the case in its own box obviously..

Nice build :D

Haha, like you stole that build from me! Ok, here it is: same graphics card, PII 955, AM3 mobo and 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 RAM. Minor differences, and our rigs RULE!

why did you choose a 700W psu? besides this, it's a nice rig. also want a new one.

why did you choose a 700W psu? besides this, it's a nice rig. also want a new one.

falconzss

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why did you choose a 700W psu? besides this, it's a nice rig. also want a new one.

Lobster_Ear

Thanks for the help guys. I just order most of it and I will order the rest tomorrow when I can put money in the bank. :)Lobster_Ear

Nice build but i can shave up price and add more performance. I advise you to take this 4890. Its 179bucks and is overclocked to 1000mhz.

[QUOTE="Lobster_Ear"]Thanks for the help guys. I just order most of it and I will order the rest tomorrow when I can put money in the bank. :)bluebusiness

Nice build but i can shave up price and add more performance. I advise you to take this 4890. Its 179bucks and is overclocked to 1000mhz.

definitely go to 64-bit so you can maximize your RAM. i believe 32-bit only utilizes a little more than 2Ghz. topher8668

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[QUOTE="Lobster_Ear"]Thanks for the help guys. I just order most of it and I will order the rest tomorrow when I can put money in the bank. :)Luminouslight

Nice build but i can shave up price and add more performance. I advise you to take this 4890. Its 179bucks and is overclocked to 1000mhz.