Goals: I'm going to use this as a development workstation and gaming machine. I'll do my development on a 64-bit linux and gaming on 32-bit XP. I want it to be quiet, but it doesn't have to be completely inaudible.
Parts:
- Case: none. I'm going to reuse my existing case. I might budget some tin snips
- Power Supply: Seasonic SS300ES. Since my case is from 1999, I'll need a new power supply. This one should get the job done for a reasonable price.
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3P.
- Processor: C2D E8x00. I originally planned on an 8200, but I might get an 8400 since they're the only ones in stock right now. I wants me some 45nm action.
- Memory: 4 gigs of whatever I can find for cheap.
- OS Disk: WD1600BEVS (160 gig, 2.5" HDD) + an eSATA enclosure. Any recommendations? I'm planning on a Vantec NST260SU, but that's just because it looks decent and cheap.
- Storage Disks: 2x WD7500AACS + an Antec MX-1. I'm using one for backup.
- Video Card: Radeon HD 3870 + An Accelero S1
- Sound Card: Creative X-Fi xtremegamer
Any other feedback is welcome, as well.[/list]