Rate this PC please...

[Jambone2]

I was thinking of building a new PC, heres the specs...whadaya think?

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AMD Athlon 64 FX-74 Quad Core 3.0GHz 2x2048KB L2 Cache Socket F Processor

MSI GeForce 8600GTS

Kingston Value RAM 2GB DIMM 240-PIN DDR II 800MHz / PC6400 CL5 Non-ECCy

X-Power 700 Watt Psu - 20+4+ 2 x 6 Pin Pci-e + SATA + 8 Pin

Asus KFN5-D SLi Server motherboard dual AMD Opteron Socket F 1207 nVidia MCP55 Pro gigabit LAN ATX (Opteron 2000 series)

XCASE X2 MPC- Micro Gamer Red Edition. 120mm Rear Red Fan, 120mm Red Side fan on clear Window. Small Case Design (Takes Full Size Boards) - Psu not Inc

Plus current 250GB Hard Drive.

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Out of 10?

[quickoldcar]

Seems like a decent rig.
I am a diehard AMD guy for a long time, but next build for me is this.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...&um=1&ie=UTF-8

here's a review :
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?pag...item=864&num=1

One of the intel quads:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...me=Core+2+Quad

some variety of ddr3 memory like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227256

pair of sata 3.0 drives in raid zero:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148215

A single ATI or Nvidia card with DX10 and also a Physics card. (depends how much you wish to spend).
I like the 8800gtx myself :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...927&name=768MB

And for the power supply something with plenty of volts and amps.
These seem ample enough to me at a fair price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817812005

So there you have what I think will be a great system that should not be outdated as quickly.

[Jambone2]

Nice, I give yours 9/10 what 'bout mine?

[quickoldcar]

9 HUH?

To be honest I read those server boards you mention run hot and are special requirements in selecting parts.

I don't like the 8600's and I feel if buying a new video card, get the latest and best card can afford.
Some of the newer games very intensive.
Will the 8600 even fit in the micro case?

The idea of using the micro cases sounds cool until all your hardware easily overheats.

This is all great stuff. I like big server cases and running cool.

So with that I rate this around a 6.

[SoloCamo]

Welcome to TechIMO!

For one, what do you plan to do with this rig?

If gaming is the case, drop the FX and spend the money on a Core 2 duo. And with the money also saved, get an 8800gt.

Get a more reliable brand PSU and get a non-server mobo.

Otherwise it looks good

[Jambone2]

Ouch with the 6/10, to be fair, if it does run hot, Liquid Cooling is always an option...

And also, the Nvidia 8600GTS is a nice card as it wipes the floor with ATi and falls short only to the 8800 series, which, on some games, it actually beats (except the Ultra of course)

I'm planning to use it for gaming, but the Core 2 Duo's are pricey and the AMD gives similar/better results for a LOT cheaper...


As for the PSU, the company actually get some good reviews, and its not bad price, not cheap and likely to fall apart, but not OTT price range...

[quickoldcar]

Originally Posted by Jambone2

Ouch, to be fair, if it does run hot, Liquid Cooling is always an option...

And also, the Nvidia 8600GTS is a nice card as it wipes the floor with ATi and falls short only to the 8800 series, which, on some games, it actually beats (except the Ultra of course)

Agreed?

External liquid cooling i suppose, ha ha.
Like I said get whatever video card you can afford, I myself like the 8800 variety.

While I'm at it I might as well mention what I recently read.
ATI will support the new dx10 updates and Nvidia will not?

I did not research this yet but interesting to know.

I still like the Nvidia cards better though, seems every model something is missing from either ATI and Nvidia at different times.

[SoloCamo]

Not to be argumentive, but the 8600gts doesn't wipe the floors with ATi, let alone surpass any 8800 series card.

Also, if it does run hot, liquid cool it? Well to me, in a small case that's just wayyy too much trouble then it's worth. When you can get a full-tower and cooler running mobo for cheaper.

[Jambone2]

I spose that's true, I will look into a new mobo, and a full size case, but Socket-F mobos are a bugger to find.

I would rather stick with the 8600GTS, and, although it doesnt wipe the floor with ATi, it puts up a hefty fight, no competition from the HD2600XT and just comes up short on the HD2900XT

With a bigger case, Liquid cooling would be more feasible, I think with the price hop from a server mobo to a normal one, it is worth buying a big case and liquid cooling instead of the new mobo

Cheers
James

[EXreaction]

If you want a quad core, get this one instead:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017

Spending $300 on a motherboard is absolutely crazy if it isn't for a server or workstation.