Please, please critique my LGA775 build

Tommy Jefferson · Post by **Tommy Jefferson** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:18 am

This machine will not be used for gaming. I intend to turn it into a HTPC after I get it up and running smooth.

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(Parts I already have)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13Ghz, 1066FSB, 2MB L2 cache
$199.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819115004

Case: Antec Solo Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower
$69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811129018
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Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L
$99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813128059
review: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article752-page1.html

Power supply: Seasonic S12II-380
$87.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817151032
review: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article753-page2.html

or

FSP Group Green PS FSP300-60GLN ATX2.0 300W Power Supply
$35.99 http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a ... 6817104031

RAM: 4GB kit (2GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 CT2KIT25664AA667
$103.99 http://crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.asp ... C8A5CA7304

Hard drive: Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s OEM
$104.99 http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a ... 6822152052

CPU cooler: Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
$39.99 http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a ... 6835185038

Video card: GIGABYTE GV-NX72G512P1 GeForce 7200GS 128MB 32-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported
$29.99 http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a ... 6814125073

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
$5.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835100007
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I want to combine shipping on Newegg. They are currently out of stock on the Thermalake Ultra120's which have the better mounting system.

I want Nvidia graphics in case I decide to run MythTV. HDTV is currently hideously expensive in my small town. I won't be getting it for a few more years.

Any suggestions, criticisims, or recommandations appreciated!

Aris · Post by **Aris** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:43 am

Everything looks fine. Although your case isnt really an "HTPC" case, but as long as you like it thats all that matters.

jessekopelman · Post by **jessekopelman** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:50 am

4 GB of RAM is overkill for a HTPC. You'd be fine with 2 GB.

300 W PSU is plenty for your minimalistic build.

expatCanuck · Post by **expatCanuck** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:55 am

If you're interested in saving a bit of money,
the NSK4480 is $75 delivered, and includes
the Earthwatts 380w power supply.

Currently out of stock, but expected in a week:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... pk=nsk4480

The case is, admittedly, not quite as clean as the Solo, but neither is it a dog.

I just used it to hold this:
GigaByte GA-P35-DS3L
Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz
MSI NX8600GT-T2D256EZ GeForce 8600GT 256MB GDDR3
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) (PC2 6400) DDR2 800 SDRAM

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