Review my custom made PC

Terry · #1 12-15-2005, 02:32 PM

I don't think a 300W power supply is going to be enough. Have you checked the recommendation for that video card? With all those drives, a power hungry CPU, and a high end video card I think you should be going more like 450W.

I know nothing about sysbuilder.com. Monarch Computer would be my choice. Their custom build service is excellent and their prices are very competetive.

kenberman · #2 12-15-2005, 03:42 PM

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I don't think a 300W power supply is going to be enough. Have you checked the recommendation for that video card? With all those drives, a power hungry CPU, and a high end video card I think you should be going more like 450W.

I know nothing about sysbuilder.com. Monarch Computer would be my choice. Their custom build service is excellent and their prices are very competetive.

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yep. 350w at least

YTV · #3 12-15-2005, 08:01 PM

If it was me I would upgrade the power supply, drop the floppy drive, change 1 or both Harddrives to Raptor (74gb) and change the first cd/dvd drive to a plain standard DVD-ROM drive, if you dub alot of DVD's this drive will give you better ripping performance than your DVD burner.

wonderwes · #4 12-15-2005, 08:31 PM

When it comes to the power supply, the bigger the better. I have a 450W in mine. My system doesn't need it all, but I think it can have an affect in overall performance.

I have mentioned a few times about the Antec Sonata case. Some people dont care to invest much in their pc case, others want a slick one. This one has great design, and is really quiet. Overall, you got a pretty rock solid system.

Buy some new games for that high-end video card.

Nomad84 · #5 12-15-2005, 10:14 PM

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I have mentioned a few times about the Antec Sonata case.

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I went with the Sonata II. It's nice. Looks great, easy to work with, and super quiet.