Computer component list, current version

[robotech_master]

All right, here's my current computer-parts wish list:

Qty.	Product Description	Unit Price	Savings	Total Price
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	COOLER MASTER Centurion 532 RC-532-SKN1 Black Aluminum bezel, SECC chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Model #: RC-532-SKN1 Item #: N82E16811119094 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy   In Stock Mail-in Rebate <input ... > <input ... >	$54.99	-$5.00 Instant	$49.99
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	GIGABYTE GA-G31MX-S2 LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #: GA-G31MX-S2 Item #: N82E16813128061 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy   In Stock <input ... > <input ... >	$76.99		$76.99
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	CHAINTECH GSV72GS GeForce 7200GS 128MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail Model #: GSV72GS Item #: N82E16814145147 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy   In Stock Mail-in Rebate <input ... > <input ... >	$39.99	-$5.00 Instant	$34.99
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	FSP Group ATX350-PA ATX 12V (v 2.2) 350W Power Supply - OEM Model #: ATX350-PA Item #: N82E16817104901 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy   In Stock <input ... > <input ... >	$29.99		$29.99
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz LGA 775 65W Processor Model BX80557E4500 - Retail Model #: BX80557E4500 Item #: N82E16819115031 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy   In Stock <input ... > <input ... >	$127.99		$127.99
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ADQVE1A16K - Retail Model #: ADQVE1A16K Item #: N82E16820211066 Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy   In Stock <input ... > <input ... >	$53.99		$53.99
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Model #: WD1600AAJS Item #: N82E16822136075 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy   In Stock <input ... > <input ... >	$49.99		$49.99
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S OEM BK - OEM Model #: LH-20A1S OEM BK Item #: N82E16827106070 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy   In Stock <input ... > <input ... >	$32.99		$32.99
<input ... >	<input ... > Update	COOLER MASTER R4-L2S-122B-GP 120mm 4 BLUE LED LED Case Fan - Retail Model #: R4-L2S-122B-GP Item #: N82E16835103022 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy   In Stock <input ... > <input ... >	$9.99		$9.99
Subtotal:					$466.91

With $30 in mail-in rebates, it comes to just under $440, plus shipping. (I also save $15 on shipping on that case due to a promo code.)

The cheap graphics card is a stopgap only; it will be better than what I have now, and will do me for a few weeks, while letting me play games like City of Heroes that the on-motherboard graphics chip probably wouldn't. The friend who is advising me and helping me pick out what I want tells me that a major shakeup of graphics card prices is due to occur over the next few weeks thanks to ATI's new new thing hitting the market on the 19th, possibly resulting in substantial price drops on the cards in which I am most interested (8600 and 8800 alike). I considered looking for a cheap one on eBay instead (and indeed, if I find one cheap enough, that's just what I'll do), but I figured it would be just as well to get a brand new one from a reputable dealer. If and when I upgrade to a better card, I can turn around and pop this one on eBay or Craigslist and make back at least part of what I spent on it.

As always, comments are welcome.

Comments

[mrbankies.livejournal.com]

What are you using for CPU cooling? I looked at the processor, and even though it's retail I didn't see any evidence that it comes with a CPU cooler. I'd double check that it does, or make sure that whatever you've currently got is capable of cooling the allendale chip you're buying.

[robotech-master.livejournal.com]

If you click the "Specifications" tab and page down a screen, the last entry right above the warranty section says "Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included."

[mrbankies.livejournal.com]

So it does. I didn't look all that close, as I was running late this morning.

[mechaman.livejournal.com]

Power supply is way too low. MINIMUM is a 400, but may want 450.

[robotech-master.livejournal.com]

Fair enough. I'll spend $30 more on a 450 watt supply from the same manufacturer.

Edit: Or maybe I won't. Narn says he's run the numbers and a 350 should be sufficient. He'll double-check it again tonight.

[foomf.livejournal.com]

350 is fine for normal load. Peak (when starting up) should be higher.

[mrbankies.livejournal.com]

Another comment, as I was looking at these yesterday - you can get a LiteOn DVD burner with the lightscribe feature for the same price if you think you'd like such a thing.

[robotech-master.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah? What model number is that? Is it SATA?

[mrbankies.livejournal.com]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=50001336&Description=lightscribe&name=Lite-On

That'll show you all the LiteOn lightscribe enabled DVD drives. They've got SATA and IDE. Not sure if you want a retail box or not to get an updated version of Nero. I don't currently have a lightscribe capable burner, so dunno what sort of software you need to make the lightscribe stuff go. I need to buy some RAM, and I think I'll pick up one of the burners as well. I can't believe how cheap they are now compared to when they first came out.