help please :)

[x3zter]

first of all, hello everyone :)

this is my config:

mb: msi diamond plus
cpu: venice 3200+
ram: 2 x 512 kingston -.-
psu: qtec 500w -.-
vga: pov 7600gt
stock cooler

i want to upgrade ram / psu , thinking about good 2gb kit for stable overclockinging (maybe g.skill?) and a psu that can handle that plus sli (2x 7600gt)

some opinions plz? :)

also, i think i'll have some problemss with the cpu cooler, since the chipset cooler is kinda big, can anyone tell if the xp-90c will fit with a 120mm fan?


thanks!!

[nn_step]

What is your budget and what do you want to do the most on this computer?

[x3zter]

it's a gaming rig :)

i can spend about 100€ for the psu and 200€ for the memory kit. the cpu cooler depends but something in the range of xp-90c

[nn_step]

I vote taking a little bit of money from the ram and getting alot better PSU..
(overkill actually) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104015
and just plenty of cheap ram, UCCC fits that gap perfectly
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220079
and given that 100€ about equals $125..
Shouldn't be to hard fot you to find these or similiar times in your Favorite online store.
Or if you like, you can give me a link and I can shop around for you..

[OCZSpeedJunky]

Well, since you are looking at spending about $185 USD on a PSU, and about $368 on your RAM. you should have no problems what so ever. But I both agree AND disagree with nn step. DO NOT skimp on your RAM quality or you won't be able to everclock worth a sh*t. For the money you are looking to spend, here is a great PSU that will suit you just fine. I'll lin it below. It's an Enermax Liberty 620w, has dual 22A 12v rails, modular cabling, and plenty of good solid power. And also, if you can get them over there, you could also try a Meridian Xclio Greatpower 650w, $145 USD. Not a big ,ajor brand company many have heard of yet, but, they are making noise slowly. The PSU's components are the exact same ones you see in all the Antec PSU's, all made by the same company, Channel Well Tech., so more or less, looking at an Xclio PSU, it is an Antec PSU with a different name on it. Same internal parts. Those are my 2 suggestions. Otherwise, a Seasonic PSU would be a good choice also.
For RAM, either go with some OCZ GX XTC, Mushkin Redline, or some G Skill Extreme. Using either the DDR400 or DDR500 GX XTC OCZ RAM will yeaild you awesome performance, and you shouldn't have any problem finding it. Just whatever you do, DON'T skimp and use some cheap a** RAM or you will not be happy, trust me. The 2 most important things in a PC that a lot of people always manage to skimp out on are RAM & the PSU. Check out the ones I linked below for ya, any of them will work awesome, and you will be grinning from ear to ear. I've never had any issues overclocking my OCZ RAM, run it daily @ 513mhz(DDR400 kit) with 3-4-3-6 timings and it is solid as a rock. Just my opinion though, but don't skimp on some cheap a** RAM or on a good quality solid PSU. That FSP one is a waste of money bud. Good luck.

Enermax Liberty 620 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817194004

Xclio Greatpower 650 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817189008

OCZ GX XTC DDR400 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227084

OCZ GX XTC DDR500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227066

Or, also, maybe check out these 2 OCZ kits, both 2GB kits, here's the model numbers:
OCZ4002048ELDCPE-K
OCZ4002048ELDCTE-K

[nn_step]

Well, since you are looking at spending about $185 USD on a PSU, and about $368 on your RAM. you should have no problems what so ever. But I both agree AND disagree with nn step. DO NOT skimp on your RAM quality or you won't be able to everclock worth a sh*t.
I didn't say get :banana::banana::banana::banana:ty ram, I said UCCC and if you will notice http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=94973
UCCC is pretty good.. some have hit 300Mhz some more.. So it really isn't skimping.. it is being wise with money..
and you forgot the _

[x3zter]

thanks to both, i'll check the links. :)

just one thing, 200€ are not $365 USD (i wish :x) it's more like $240 USD, but prices over there (usa, newegg pex.) are way cheaper than here in portugal. :rolleyes:

1Euro = 1.2 USD
:)

gonna check the links and reply soon, any ideias for the cpu cooler?

[nn_step]

Xp-90c ;)

[x3zter]

i think i'll go with the G.Skill 2X1gb HZ and an Enermax Liberty 620w (about 160€ here :s but this will probably manage 2 7600gt sli plus OC, 2 drives, a hdd, 2 neon lights and 2 120mm fans i think)

about xp-90c my issue is if it will fit the MSI Diamond Plus with a 120mm fan or even with a 92mm one :rolleyes:

[nn_step]

i think i'll go with the G.Skill 2X1gb HZ and an Enermax Liberty 620w (about 160€ here :s but this will probably manage 2 7600gt sli plus OC, 2 drives, a hdd, 2 neon lights and 2 120mm fans i think)

about xp-90c my issue is if it will fit the MSI Diamond Plus with a 120mm fan or even with a 92mm one :rolleyes:
I can tell you right now it fits nicely with a 92mm Fan...

[x3zter]

thank u then :cool: :D