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11-16-2006, 09:26 AM
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Building a new system - Need opinions
I'm builing a new system to replace my laptop.
Main focus will be Gaming. Target Budget: $1,500.00 USD I prefer to buy from only one place so it will all come together. Newegg: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz Motherboard: Asus P5NSLI -SLI, c2d, and has decent reviews on Anandtech Memory: CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 667 -I game with generic memory now and works fine. Corsair will be even better. Plus, I want 2GB and don't have the money to buy the expensive stuff! Video Card: eVGA GeForce 7950GT 512MB GDDR3 KO Superclocked -enough said... Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 Black -favorite inexpensive case. Plus has over 700 positive reviews on Newegg Power Supply: COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power 600W -SLI cert. and a ton of power while from a reputable company Optical Drive: SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write, LightScribe Technology Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar 320GB SATA 3.0Gb/s OS: Microsoft Windows XP Pro w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista Monitor: Optiquest by Viewsonic Q9b-2 Black 19" 8ms -because I only have a laptop so I need a monitor Cooling: Arctic Silver 5 Cooling: Silver Heatspreaders for Memory -to help value memory a little more So what do ya think? An suggestions? Thanks!
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11-16-2006, 09:41 AM
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all i can say geforce 8800gts ?!?! ill put together something :D
Shopping Cart CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives) Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black E-IDE/ATAPI Model SH-S182D - OEM Model #: SH-S182D Item #: N82E16827151133 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Remove Save Move To Wish List $29.99 $29.99 ATX Computer Cases Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS Black Aluminum/Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Model #: VA8000BWS Item #: N82E16811133154 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $25.00 Mail-in Rebate Remove Save Move To Wish List $149.99 $149.99 Internal Hard Drives Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630A 500GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM Model #: ST3500630A Item #: N82E16822148135 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 1 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Extended Plan -- $39.99 2 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Extended Plan -- $49.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $59.99 3 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Extended Plan -- $59.99 Remove Save Move To Wish List $229.99 $229.99 Desktop Memory Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 BUFFALO Firestix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model FSX800D2C-K2G - Retail Model #: FSX800D2C-K2G Item #: N82E16820150054 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $59.99 Remove Save Move To Wish List $251.99 -$10.00 Instant $241.99 Intel-compatible Motherboards Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 eVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #: 122-CK-NF68-AR Item #: N82E16813188009 Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $59.99 Remove Save Move To Wish List $259.99 $259.99 Processors Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail Model #: BX80557E6400 Item #: N82E16819115004 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $59.99 Remove Save Move To Wish List $221.50 $221.50 Combo Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 XFX PVT80GTHF9 GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail Model #: PVT80GTHF9 Item #: N82E16814150204 Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy Remove $679.98 -$15.00 Combo -$10.00 Instant $654.98 SILVERSTONE ST75F ATX12V/ EPS12V 750W Power Supply - Retail Model #: ST75F Item #: N82E16817256009 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Subtotal: $1,788.43 Shipping Zip Code: FedEx Express Saver FedEx 2Day FedEx Standard Overnight APO/FPO-Military ONLY FedEx International Economy-PR ONLY UPS Guaranteed 3 Day Service UPS 2nd Day UPS Next Day Saver *Enter your Zip Code and select a shipping option to determine your shipping cost. Shipping: $0.00 Redeem Gift Certificates Claim Code: Security Code: Gift Certificates: $0.00 Apply Promo Code Promo Code: *This cart qualifies for No Payments for 6 Months with Newegg.com Preferred Account* Total(before tax): $1,788 this is all using top of the line parts ! you can save on the mobo and the case ! and the ram is well top of the line too but you know where to reduce ;) BTW if you want i can send you the direct shopping cart via email ;) let me know and i can also adjust the price a little cause the case the mobo and the ram. if i had 1500$ to build a new system id be all ove rthe geforce 8800 for sure. another thought find a free shipping or save some % coupon on slickdeals.net
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11-16-2006, 01:37 PM
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Here's another one I'm considering:
Newegg: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz Motherboard: Asus P5NSLI -SLI, c2d, and has decent reviews on Anandtech Memory: CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 667 -I game with generic memory now and works fine. Corsair will be even better. Plus, I want 2GB and don't have the money to buy the expensive stuff! Video Card: eVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB -enough said... Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 Black -favorite inexpensive case. Plus has over 700 positive reviews on Newegg Power Supply: COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power 600W -SLI cert. and a ton of power while from a reputable company Optical Drive: SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar 80GB SATA 3.0Gb/s OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista Monitor: Acer AL1706Ab Black 17" 8ms -because I only have a laptop so I need a monitor yay or nay?
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11-16-2006, 04:39 PM
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I would ditch the psu and get this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817341001
I would get a bigger hdd (rather than 80 gig) and add a second one if you can find room in your buget, all computers should have 2 just for backup, IMHO. You don't need heatspreaders for the ram there junk and I think they actually trap heat, the value select will be great as long as you don't plan to OC |
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11-16-2006, 07:23 PM
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I would go with a dual channel pair of DDR533 RAM so you get a 1:1 FSB:DRAM ratio with the 1066 MHz FSB. the 667 MHz RAM won't any faster because of the latencies.
Doby has found a very nice PSU, I back that choice. You will want a good quality power supply to hold up that system. If you do look at the 8800, then be prepared to look at 700+ w PSUs. I would get this hard disk: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136062 16 MB cache, and twice the size. If I had the money, I would actually get a 36 GB WD Raptor and hook the 160 GB up as a slave. I would have a very fast hard disk if I did that. But if you don't have enough $$, just go with the 160 GB. Mass storage has gotten very cheap, and the 160 GB won't be that much more expensive than the 80 GB.
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11-17-2006, 06:28 AM
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Thanks everyone! I've added the OCZ PSU and the 160 GB HD, but it pushed my budget by $31. That's not bad I can still swing it so I guess I'll go for it.
I'm not quite convinced on the 8800 either. I don't know if I need that right now and when I'm ready to upgrade to Vista and DX10, that card will probably be around $300. Any thoughts?
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11-17-2006, 06:49 AM
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you need it :D well look at it this way. if u buy the 7900 now u spend 200 bucks minimum ... then u upgrade for 300 bucks thats 500 bucks why not go with the 8800 right away and save some small $$$ or if the 7900 will be more then u save more in the long run.
ohh and bragging rights 
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