Hello! Basically, I've read over a few threads and picked the components I thought were good and came up with my not so different build.
Here's the build: https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersio...shListNumber=3953834&WishListTitle=gaming+rig
I've never over clocked anything before, but I DO plan to overclock this one. I've also never built my own computer before, but I have a great interest in computers, so I also hope this will be a good learning experience.
I'm somewhat of a "hardcore" gamer so keep that in mind when suggesting components, but as much as I'd like to get an Intel Extreme QX6700 and 2x 8800GTX's, I can only spend at most about $1600 on this computer (at least initially, not so important things can be upgraded/added later)
The only two things I am really unsure about is that this motherboard limits me to a single graphics card, while an SLI compatible board would give me the freedom to add another 8800GTS when they become cheaper. The other things is the CPU, everyone seems to suggest either the E6300 for best value, E6400 because of it's multiplier, I think, and the E6600 due to it's larger cache.
Thank you for any opinions!
EDIT: Updated Build 3
Here's the build: https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersio...shListNumber=3953834&WishListTitle=gaming+rig
I've never over clocked anything before, but I DO plan to overclock this one. I've also never built my own computer before, but I have a great interest in computers, so I also hope this will be a good learning experience.
I'm somewhat of a "hardcore" gamer so keep that in mind when suggesting components, but as much as I'd like to get an Intel Extreme QX6700 and 2x 8800GTX's, I can only spend at most about $1600 on this computer (at least initially, not so important things can be upgraded/added later)
The only two things I am really unsure about is that this motherboard limits me to a single graphics card, while an SLI compatible board would give me the freedom to add another 8800GTS when they become cheaper. The other things is the CPU, everyone seems to suggest either the E6300 for best value, E6400 because of it's multiplier, I think, and the E6600 due to it's larger cache.
Thank you for any opinions!
EDIT: Updated Build 3