PC upgrade, just need a quick look over

Professor420

Hi guys, I'm upgrading my comp and I just want to make sure these parts are all compatable and good.

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256006
SILVERSTONE SST-ST75ZF ATX12V / EPS12V 750W Power Supply 100 - 240 V OCP,OVP,SCP,NLO
750 Watt, quad 12volt rails

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081
MSI P6N SLI Platinum LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
(Not really worried about the above two)

GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130056
EVGA 256-P2-N624-AR GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card
500MHz core clock and 1380MHz memory clock
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143070
BFG Tech BFGR79256GSOCE GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card
512MHz core clock and 1320MHz memory clock

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227231
OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
$136
Timing 4-4-4-15 1T
Voltage 2.1V
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
$89
Timing 5-5-5-15
Voltage 1.8V - 2.0V
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220144
Patriot eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
$113
Timing 4-4-4-12
Voltage 2.2V

I am salvaging two Seagate Barricuda SATA HDD's and the optical drives from my current computer, as well as the case and fans and whatnot. In addition to this are there any other miscellaneous items I need? I have arctic silver somewhere already, anything else required?

If you could just give this a look over and make sure its all compatible it'd be much appreciated. I'm pretty sure it all is, but it can't hurt. If you are feeling extra nice I'd love a recommendation on which hardware listed you'd recommend. Thanks.

Leonardo

To make your thread easier for forum users to read and evaluate, put a parts description next to the link. Not everyone wants to take the time to check out all EIGHT links you've posted. I looked at the first one - nice power supply.

Seriously, your post if off to a great start, just finish it. You'll get plenty of advice here. Welcome to Icrontic.

DanG

dump the 7900 video card for the 8600gt
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143105
Dump the E6600 for the E6750. It's faster and cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029
Are you planning on running SLi? If not, IMO ditch the 650i chipset for one with the P35 chipset like the Asus P5K or Gigabyte one.

Professor420

Leonardo wrote:

To make your thread easier for forum users to read and evaluate, put a parts description next to the link. Not everyone wants to take the time to check out all EIGHT links you've posted. I looked at the first one - nice power supply.

Alright added in the info. As for the power supply, I figure out of all the PC parts that's probably the one that doesn't change every hardware generation and could potentially use for a few years.

Seriously, your post if off to a great start, just finish it. You'll get plenty of advice here. Welcome to Icrontic.

Heh well I've been a member since Short Media days but only come here when I need help (who doesn't...). Great site, I always refer people when they have problems or questions (is that a good or bad thing?).

dump the 7900 video card for the 8600gt

I don't need the DX10 and the 7900 seems to outperform the 8600 (even a 7600 performs about the same from the benchmarks I've seen). Any other opinions? I've never received a definitive answer, as I don't think one exists. And do you think there is going to be any price disparity between the two come christmastime?

Dump the E6600 for the E6750. It's faster and cheaper.

Thanks! Wow, can't believe I missed that... btw, how is that possible the faster chip is less expensive, it is a better faster model is it not? The specs don't show anything else different.

Are you planning on running SLi? If not, IMO ditch the 650i chipset for one with the P35 chipset like the Asus P5K or Gigabyte one.

Come the wintertime I will either SLi my video card, or buy an 8800 or 9 series depending on funds.

Thanks again dudes.

Leonardo

Interesting RAM selection - you are all over the map. If you won't be overclocking, the least expensive, the G.Skill would probably serve you quite well. However, the Patriot is a really good bang for the buck.

I'm not sure the 8600's performance would be enough over the 7900's to warrant its purchase. But please, let gamers address the video card discussion. I'm a photo editor, and not a 3D guy.

The PSU has plenty of reserve power for your proposed system. If you won't be going dual video card in the future, you really don't need a 750 watt PSU. But then, excess power is always preferred over marginal.

If you don't intend to overclock the CPU, MSI might be a good choice. I wrote "might" because I haven't read much about the 680 chipset in that motherboard. My experience with MSI boards is that they are rock solid reliable, smooth as silk for day to day operation, and easy as a yawn to set up. If you are looking for future upgrades, get the latest Intel chipset you can, which right now is the P35. The P35 is also a dandy performer.

edcentric

I always build machines intending to upgrade, and then I either just don't do anything or I build a new one.
I would go with the 8600. You might need DX10 before you need more speed.

My last two MSI mobo have run fine, but don't OC at all.

You should look at a smaller PSU. The efficiency is lower when they are under loaded. anandtech.com ran some PSU tests and they have curves, but generally you want to be running over 50% load. If you stick with a good brand you can cut back a bit.