Summer's here, along with a Computer parts list

[Crazed Rabbit]

Ok, final list (late, I know):

Computer Rig:

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R
~$110

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Retail
~$175

RAM: Corsair 4GB PC6400 DDR2-800 SDRAM
~$80

Video: VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 Video Card
~$280

Sound: Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer
~$80

HD: Samsung Spinpoint F1 750GB
~$120

DVD/CD Drive: DVD±/CD-RW: Samsung SH-S203N
~$30

Speakers: Altec Lansing FX4021
~$100

Case: Antec P182
~$150

PSU: Silverstone Decathlon 700W
~$180

Cost so far:
$1305


I think that should cover it; any last minute stuff I've forgotten?

CR

[seireikhaan]

Hmm. What rpm is the HD?

Also, it might be a good idea to get a cooling unit of some kind. I'm not sure what brand or kind is best, but I'm sure someone else is more informed about it.

[Lemur]

Just wanted to point out this little baby. More than adequate for the resolutions you will be playing, and it looks quiet.

-edit-

makaikhaan, a 750 gig drive is guaranteed to be 7200 RPM.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Lemur's correct about the HD rpm.

But about your recommendation; too late, I'm afraid.


CR

[Lemur]

Well then, if the dual-slot cooling rig on your shiny new 4870 is too loud, you know what to do.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Okay, the parts I ordered are pretty much the same as the list. I got a more expensive Sony DVD drive (the cheaper one being out of stock), and have held off on the creative sound card for now.

Question for our resident gurus: is a cpu heatsink/fan combo a good investment? I saw one at circuit city for $20 from Antec, but I don't know if it'd be needed. I'm not planning on overclocking right now.

CR

[Lemur]

is a cpu heatsink/fan combo a good investment?

Depends on what you like. A non-Intel heatsink can be cooler, but more importantly it can be quieter. If neither of those things matter significantly to you, then no, it's a terrible investment.