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Old 01-22-2008, 07:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Case: Antec 900
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

Motherboard: ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131225

*New* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

Memory: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
URL: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

Graphics card: XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150252

CD/DVD ROM: LITE-ON Combo Black IDE Model
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106082

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3160815AS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148230

Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD
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Old 01-23-2008, 03:56 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Sorry, my powersupply is the OCZ gameZtream 700W.
My monitor is an ACER 20in widescreen.

And i have a mouse, keyboard, AS-5, and a pci slot fan on my wishlist.
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Old 01-23-2008, 11:44 AM   #3 (permalink)
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check the m/b supports pcie 2,i don't think asus added support before the x38
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Old 01-23-2008, 04:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Alright, thanks, but can you suggest a MB that supports it anyway, around the same price range.
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Old 01-23-2008, 05:03 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Well since i cant decide, should i go with the either the:

E6750 and an 8800GTS(double slot-good cooling)

OR

E6850 and a 8800GT(single slot)

OR

E8400/8500 and a 8800GT(single slot)

Also, im not sure if i should get the E8400 or E8500.
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Old 01-24-2008, 04:54 AM   #6 (permalink)
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8500 and 8800GT.
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Old 01-24-2008, 07:21 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Yay thanks, but do you know anywhere where the E8500 is sold?

ALSO, is the E8500 worth the extra $60+ over the E8400? Its only a .16GHz speed boost.
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Old 01-24-2008, 07:46 PM   #8 (permalink)
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no not really that can very easly be overclocked out of the 8400 or stock speed its still very fast
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Old 01-24-2008, 07:51 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I have about $50 left in my budget.



Components:


Case: Antec 900
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

Motherboard: ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131225

*New* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

Memory: G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
URL:http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820231098

Graphics card: XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150252

CD/DVD ROM: LITE-ON Combo Black IDE Model
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106082

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3160815AS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148230

Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD

Powersupply:OCZ GameXstream 700W PSU
URL: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817341002

OTHER:
AS-5 thermal compound
Mouse and keyboard
PCI slot cooling fan

Monitor: ACER 20in widescreen monitor
URL: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16824009108


IS there anything else i need? or any suggestions?
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Old 01-24-2008, 07:57 PM   #10 (permalink)
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looks good to go.
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Old 01-24-2008, 07:58 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Thanks, anything else?
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Nope
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Old 01-24-2008, 08:07 PM   #13 (permalink)
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So if i order this, this will be all i need to build it?
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Yeah, Thats all you need.
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oh and a screw driver but you should have one lol
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Old 01-25-2008, 05:45 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Lol thanks. Ill come back and tell how it goes.
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Old 01-27-2008, 03:02 PM   #17 (permalink)
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How does this look?


Case: Antec 900
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

Motherboard: ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131225

*New* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - Retail

Graphics card: EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card


CD/DVD ROM: SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3160815AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive


Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD

Powersupply:OCZ GameXstream 700W


OTHER:
Arctic silver 5
pci-slot fan
antistatic wriststrap
mouse/keyboard combo

Monitor: ACER 20IN widescreen
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Old 01-27-2008, 04:58 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Looks good, Nothing missing from your list and all the parts look fine.
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Old 01-27-2008, 05:23 PM   #19 (permalink)
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How is this motherboard compared with that ASUS

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...594&CatId=1533
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personally I would take the asus board
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