guts of a new rig

game4it70

hi all.
what do u think of these bits?
should i change anything?
is 500watt enuf power?
is there much difference between the e6600 and e6700?
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=312300&s=sc
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=312367&s=sc
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=322635&s=sc
thanks and any suggestions?
already have a p5b deluxe wifi- xifi gamer sound and a passive gigabyte 7600gt.

8T8

Avoid NorthQ PSU's poor quality.

Try a Hiper 580W if on a budget or get a Tagan Easycon 530W which is more expensive but very good quality.

RAM and CPU are good choices, I'd go for the E6700 if you can afford it as it's pretty close to the X6800 in terms of performance.

game4it70

thanks 8T8.whats the best one you know of for silence(psu)?
this any good?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-021-EN&tool=3

hopeful

Both of 8T8's suggestions are virtually silent. I have both of them running at the moment (in different rigs!).
If you want 'bling' go for the Hiper otherwise the Tagan is probably the best choice.

game4it70

i know i'm being greedy but i need really quiet with the psu cos i have the pc in the bedroom so it dont disturb the missus on those late nights.
thank again for the replies

Toolbag

Are Hiper's reliable? I've read mixed things about them (as in a higher then normal failure rate compared to other reputable brands)

game4it70

i've picked this one out now gonna order tomorrow.reviews look good.i hope its worth it as its flppin expensive http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_1749.html

hopeful

Toolbag wrote:

Are Hiper's reliable? I've read mixed things about them (as in a higher then normal failure rate compared to other reputable brands)

Mine has been running heavily overclocked and watercooled rigs for over a year without missing a beat...but of course I'm very special

game4it70

haha helpfully funny