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Old 06-15-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default Need help with gaming build *now ~$700
** 12th post for my new $700 build **

I need helping with this gaming build to get best performance possible. I'll be playing Counter Strike Source, World of Warcraft, Warcraft 3 and as well would like to play the newer games that come out. I usually play at 1024x768 or 1280 x1024 resolution if that helps.

So far this is what I am planning to get...
Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 - $74.99
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...873&cid=CPU.84
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L - $92.99
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...018&cid=MB.157
Galaxy GeForce 9600GT Overclocked 512MB DDR3 - $149.99 ($119.99 Mail-in-Rebate)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...id=999.243.390
Kingston Dual Channel HyperX 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz (2 x 1024MB) - $97.99
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...265&CatId=2264
Corsair 520HX 520W - $109.99 ($89.99 Mail-in-Rebate)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...410&cid=PS.808

Current - $526 ($476 Mail-in-Rebate)

As you can see, I live in Canada and prefer Canada Computers or TigerDirect.

I can live without getting a newer case and I already have the monitor, keyboard and everything that doesn't belong inside the computer itself.

Suggestions/changes and completely new builds are welcome.
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If you are going to be overclocking (which you DEFINITELY SHOULD), you're going to want a better CPU cooler than the one it comes with. For that CPU, a zalman 9500 or 9700 would be perfect. Just be sure to use some Arctic Silver 5 thermal grease instead of the one that comes with it.
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the 9500A is freaking nasty, it beats most watercooling systems and if your smart you can find one just shy of $50
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i absolutely agree with noldevin the stock cooler that comes with the penium dual cores is a tiny solid aluminum block thats only good for warping motherboards and holding down paper
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You should be able to overclock past the 3ghz mark on the e2180 with a Freezer 7 pro, and its fairly inexpensive.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134
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I'd go with an AMD 5000+ black edition for that price range. Much better chip than that "pentium dual core" garbage. Other than that, I'd say it looks good.
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I'd go with an AMD 5000+ black edition for that price range. Much better chip than that "pentium dual core" garbage. Other than that, I'd say it looks good.
i agree......check out this deal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103194

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It seems like it's just my CPU that needs changing. Which would be better, the AMD 5000+ - $94 (can't find black edition in Canada) or the E2180 with Freezer 7 Pro - about $100? They both seem to overclock to 3GHz easily, but I'm leaning more towards the E2180.

I'm also planning to change the power supply to a Antec Trio 550W.
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E2180 and Freezer 7 Pro are keepers.
Keep the HX520 psu also, it's a great unit.
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