Ruddy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 "Desktop Dream Machine" Here are the parts: Mobo: GA-EP45-DS3L $80 - newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813128347 GC/Ram: BFG Tech nVidia 9800 gtx + combo w/ 4gb ram $180 - newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDet...st=Combo.142567 HD: 1TB 32mb sata HD - pricewatch $87 http://www.pricewatch.com/hard_removable_d...ta_1tb_32mb.htm CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz $279 - pricewatch http://www.pricewatch.com/cpu/core_2_quad_q9550.htm DVD/CD 22x Burner $21 - newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16827136144 Usb Keyboard/Mouse $15 - pricewatch 600w OCZ StealthXStreamPSU $28(after rebate) - newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817341010 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound $6 - newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835100007 Total: $696 I already have an old hp case which I will be using. Did I miss anything? What do you guys think about this build? EDIT 11/25: Added the links to the products I have selected. Ive decided on the OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W PSU which requires a rebate which I generally try to stay away from but it seems to have the best bang for buck ratio, and wont fry my cpu (thanks MacUser2525 for explaining rails). I have also added arctic silver 5 thermal compound to the parts list. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalUser Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 paying more than $20 for a better quality power supply seems like a smart idea when your running $400 worth of CPU & GPU. wattage alone is a poor measure of performance, a cheap no-name 350-500 watt PSU could sometimes end up being capable of nowhere near its rated max. think slapping a "500" sticker on a 300watt grade PSU... the extra $20-30 bucks to get a quality PSU can be well worth it. plus, one at a higher price point likely will be more energy efficient & much quieter. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-977032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaE-V Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Like your build, should make a great machine! And yea you could get a better psu, i learned the hard way with this. But other than that you've definitely done your research. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-977034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddy Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Can anyone recommend a good psu? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-977452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacUser2525 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Can anyone recommend a good psu? Almost anything from Antec, Enermax, OCZ, Seasonic, Thermaltake or Corsair among a few others whos names escape me now, look for something with Active PFC 500w + if dual/triple/quad rail at least 20 amps on each rail for single rail 35-40+ amps on it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-977533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wman Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 This build is similar to mine, but you got a way better deal. Can you send me links please? (I live in Canada, though). Still wondering if I should get a ds3l or a ud3r. I heard they're virtually identical, but I'm wondering if there is any hackintosh difference whatsoever. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-977535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddy Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Edits made to "Dream Machine". If anyone knows what bios version comes with the DS3L I have listed that could be a great help. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-977705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalUser Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 This build is similar to mine, but you got a way better deal. Can you send me links please? (I live in Canada, though). Still wondering if I should get a ds3l or a ud3r. I heard they're virtually identical, but I'm wondering if there is any hackintosh difference whatsoever. yes, the UD3R has onboard firewire, and the DS3L does not. otherwise limited difference from hackintosh perspective:) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-977767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja9 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Can anyone recommend a good psu? I highly recommend a PC Power & Cooling PSU. They are some of the best. Speaking of "Dream Machines," Maximum PC magazine has recommended these power supplies for the last 9 years! Something like this should be enough for you: PCP&C 610w only $59 after rebate. Hope that helps. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-988351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Careful, the mobo you linked to is the EP43 not EP45 model. The actual EP45 model should work great. The EP43, I have no idea. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/138079-building-the-dream-machine/#findComment-988379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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