Help me with my build

[Snipz]

Im going to buy these components and upgrade my computer. Tell me how my build is and if theres any problems or improvements that you may think.
Thanks for you time.

SAPPHIRE 100186L Radeon X1950XT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 VIVO HDCP Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102067

ASUS M2R32-MVP Socket AM2 AMD 580X CrossFire ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131095

GeIL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144062

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103773

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

[Irish_PXzyan]

OH I like that system alot! That should be a fun system!

If I were you I would get a C2D instead of that AMD CPU..Go for something like the E6600 2.4Ghz...or why not go for the newer E6850 3.0Ghz..they are pretty cheap and effective!!!

[Snipz]

The E6600 is alot more exspensive then the one I have and only has a slight increase in speed according to toms chart.

[Irish_PXzyan]

That is true!

But do check out the E6750 2.6ghz..its alot cheaper than the E6850 and its a brilliant price!

That CPU you have picked is a good one too! AT least its 3.0Ghz eh!

[Snipz]

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=921&model2=873&chart=435

Id rather save $55.00 then 9 seconds

[Irish_PXzyan]

If you like the looks of that CPU, go for it! saving 55 Bucks would be welcome in my books also!

[Snipz]

How will this be for overclocking. Reviews said video card and motherboard are built to overclock pretty much. But I know nothing of overclocking.

[Darknova]

What are you doing about power supply? I'd suggest spending a bit of money to get a decent PSU, don't go for a generic one.

[Snipz]

I have a generic 450 watt. Hows this one looking

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=500458+200454&product_code=342053&cm_ven=Performics&cm_cat=**Slick%20Deals**&cm_pla=General&cm_ite=generic%20120gb&ref=performics

[Irish_PXzyan]

If you ask me...that PSU is a beauty! ANTEC is the way to go! 650WATT also. You should have no problems with that.

[Snipz]

Hows about adding this water cooling system because reviews say that both the video card, proccesor, and motherboard get kinda hot.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835108075

[bruins004]

I have a generic 450 watt. Hows this one looking

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=500458+200454&product_code=342053&cm_ven=Performics&cm_cat=**Slick%20Deals**&cm_pla=General&cm_ite=generic%20120gb&ref=performics

Antec PSUs have not been too reliable as of late.
The quality brands as of late are FSP, Corsair, Silverstone, Seasonic, PC Power and Cooling.

I would look into getting the Corsair HX520W or a FSP / Seasonic 550W + PSU.
Also, get it from Newegg b/c CompUSA is overpriced usually on their PSUs, plus they dont offer many quality ones.

[Darknova]

Actually the TruePower Trio have had excellent reviews. However I would recommended a Corsair or Seasonic. You want atleast a 500W PSU.

[bruins004]

Actually the TruePower Trio have had excellent reviews. However I would recommended a Corsair or Seasonic. You want atleast a 500W PSU.

They are kind of getting back on track.
However, for the price you can get a better and more efficient PSU.
Plus there is a lot of Overhead with 2 and 4 12V rails in the Antecs.
With the Corsairs and Seasonics, there is much less overhead since they use virtual rails.
The Corsair 520W actually outputs more than 520W (look at the label on the back of the PSU) at full load.

[Snipz]

I cant justify spending more then $100 dollars on a power supply like the Corsairs or Seasonics when my case is going to be $85. Any cheeping ones guys?

[bruins004]

I cant justify spending more then $100 dollars on a power supply like the Corsairs or Seasonics when my case is going to be $85. Any cheeping ones guys?

This is the type of thinking that causes people to buy crap PSUs.
The PSU is one of the MOST important components you have in your computer.
If you dont have the right protections on the PSU there goes your ENTIRE rig.

By the way where are you looking for the Corsair? I thought it was under $100 at newegg.
Also, take a look at the other brands I listed before (FSP should be under $100).

[Snipz]

This is the type of thinking that causes people to buy crap PSUs.
The PSU is one of the MOST important components you have in your computer.
If you dont have the right protections on the PSU there goes your ENTIRE rig.

By the way where are you looking for the Corsair? I thought it was under $100 at newegg.
Also, take a look at the other brands I listed before (FSP should be under $100).

The 520 watt was $115 and the 640 was like $150.

[bruins004]

The 520 watt was $115 and the 640 was like $150.

Sorry I meant ZZF http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373100

They always have it for under $100 AR.

[Snipz]

One last question. Ive heard of people that change there powercolor x1950xt bios to x1950xtx bios. Is that possible with the sapphire x1950xt?