New computer thoughts?

[MyndFyre]

I've been thinking about putting together a new computer.  I did some shopping on Newegg today and got prices.  Let me know what you think:

Also, please stow the AMD stuff.  I've had 2 AMD processors and I'll never get another one.

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115003
   $315.00

ABIT AW9D Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127014
   $189.99

Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134125
   x2 @ 339.99 each
   = $679.98

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 EPS12V EPS12V 750W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703006
   $199.99

APEVIA (ASPIRE) X-CRUISER-RD Red Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144156
   $69.00

BFG Tech BFGR7950512GTOCE Geforce 7950GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143071
   x2 @ 299.99 each
   = 599.98

SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write, LightScribe Technology Black IDE Model SH-S182M/BEBN - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827151136
   $30.99

EVERCOOL SB-F3 Ever Lubricate Case Cooling Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835119067
   = $6.99

AeroCool TURBINE 1000 120mm Sleeve Case Cooling Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835129241
   x4 @ $13.99 each
   = $55.96

EVERCOOL EC-MC-BL Blue Memory Heatsink - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835119016
   X2 @ 1.99 EACH
   = $3.98

Arctic Silver Ceramique Thermal Compound - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100009
   $4.99

GIGABYTE GH-WIU02 120mm Blue LED Light 3D Galaxy II Liquid Cooling - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835128015
   $168.99

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144701
   x3 @ 77.99 (RAID-5 configuration)
   = $233.97

SCEPTRE X20G-Naga III Black 20.1" 8ms Widescreen HD Ready LCD Monitor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112003
   x2 @ 269.99 each
   = $539.98

Microsoft Wireless Laser™ Desktop 6000 B7T-00001 RF Ergonomics - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16823109153
   $74.99

Leadtek TV USB II Deluxe USB 2.0 Interface TV/FM Tuner Box w/Remote - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122213
   $94.99

Total:
   $3269.77
I'm missing a wireless card, but I'm going to get my house appraised for wired networking installation by a guy I know.

(I took out the speakers and fixed a math error, and added in four fans).
(Added the TV tuner USB device - I use Media Center :))

[Sidoh]

Why's your RAM so expensive?

Get an AMD!  *snicker*

[MyndFyre]

Get an AMD!  *snicker*

Shut up.  :P

The RAM is so expensive because its CAS latency is 4 and because it's an on-brand (Kingston).  The cheapest good brand that I saw that comes in 1gb chips (2x1gb) is this one -- CAS latency 5 with 5-5-5-12 timing Corsair chip. 

There is a cheaper, similar Kingston chip (by like $15), but it's tested "and optimized" for a different mobo.

[Sidoh]

Wow, LCD's are getting cheap.  Why do you want built in speakers on your monitors, though? :\

In any case, that looks pretty good.

[MyndFyre]

Wow, LCD's are getting cheap.  Why do you want built in speakers on your monitors, though? :\

In any case, that looks pretty good.

I don't care about them and probably won't hook them up.

[Sidoh]

Can you find a monitor of the same make without them?  It seems like that'd be wasted space!

[MyndFyre]

Can you find a monitor of the same make without them?  It seems like that'd be wasted space!

Looks to me like the speakers are built into the stand.

[Hitmen]

x86] link=topic=7618.msg95023#msg95023 date=1161108208]
Also, please stow the AMD stuff.  I've had 2 AMD processors and I'll never get another one.

Sadly, at the moment, intel processors are the better buy. (this coming from an AMD fanboy)

But then again, AMD should be shipping it's first 65nm processors soon, so things may change :)

[Eric]

x86] link=topic=7618.msg95023#msg95023 date=1161108208]
Also, please stow the AMD stuff.  I've had 2 AMD processors and I'll never get another one.

Sadly, at the moment, intel processors are the better buy. (this coming from an AMD fanboy)

But then again, AMD should be shipping it's first 65nm processors soon, so things may change :)

Why is that?