you will not be disappointed going with a C2D setup, here is what i recommend:
CPU: E6600 - 310
Motherboard: ASUS P5B-DLX - 175
Videocard: NVIDIA 8800GTS - 470
PSU: OCZ 700W or PCP&C 750W - 110
RAM: Buffallo Firestix, they use D9GMH chips and will OC really well - 240
Case: Up to you budget depending, but the TT cases are nice, as are the Lian Li and Antec Cases.
Total: 1300... i will scale back in a second lol
CHANGES:
CPU: E6600 - 310
Motherboard: ASUS P5B-DLX - 175
Videocard: NVIDIA 7900 GT - 230
PSU: OCZ 700W or PCP&C 750W - 110
RAM: Buffallo Firestix, they use D9GMH chips and will OC really well - 240
Case: P180b 125
Total: 1190 + shipping brings you in right at 1200
Edit if this is a total build you need HDD's and DVD drives and FLoppy Drives, and Cooling as well... don't forget about those! they can add up fast!
Are you starting COMPLETELY fresh? Hard drive, and all ? Remember you will need a cpu cooler too, I recommend tt big typhoon. If your going completely from scratch I would say possibly lower the cpu to 6300. May help your budget alot!
looks good! Tell me this: Is there any difference between 7900GT and 7950GT? I mean i'll change the card to a DX10 when vista hits the shelves so till then, will it matter much if i get a 7950 over the 7900?
whoa... you're gonna go DX 10?!?
don't waste you money on the 7900 now.. and especially not the 7950!!
get yourself a nice 7600 GT, and volt mod it... then go with the 8800 GTS in a few months!
Edit: also check back when you go to purchase send us links to the items you want... so we can double check they're the right ones... don't wanna make a little mistake at teh last second like ide HDD's instead of SATA2 or something
I think in a few months, the DX10 card prices will drop too! Oh and i once saw some OC'in guides in this site. Any links to those will be appreciated!
I see u have an 8800GTS! How is it? Worth the money? Im thinkin starting the rig now, and maxing it when vista releases. So, the products are:
ok i'll throw a new build together... gimme a few mins
HERE:
CPU: E6600 - 310
Motherboard: ASUS P5B-DLX - 175
Videocard: NVIDIA 7900 GT - 230
PSU: OCZ 700W - 110
RAM: Buffallo Firestix, - 240
HDD: 250 WD or Seagate - 75$
DVD Drive: Samsung Or Any - 30$
Case: P180b 125
Total: 1295 + shipping brings you in right at ~1300
Add another 40$ for good air cooling too
If you need to go cheaper let me know!
get a gigabyte s3 mobo then upgrade the graphic card to a X1950XT
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