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[techman321]

Hi, guys!

I was wondering what parts I could get for $1500. I thought I should get: E6300, Asus p5b, coolermaster 832, a zalman cooler, 19 14x9 monitor, and creative SE sound card. Note: I need everything. Oh, and about about the RAM, I don't know. Maybe Gskill? I would appreciate your guy's opinions about this. This will be my first build so should I get cheaper parts?
Thanks

 

[saltynay]

you don't have to have a soundcard onboard is more then enough for geneal use unless your a audiophile

 

[techman321]

oh, thanks. I'll take out that card. Any ideas for what i stated for the parts?

 

[saltynay]

cpu:E6600
mobo: asus p5b
Ram: G-skill 2x1gb
hdd: 320gb Seagate barracuda
gfx: 8800Gts 320mb
hsf: scythe ninja
optical drives: any by a big name
monitor: viewsonic VX1945

 

[Sora]

I would get an E6420 as they are a nice price/performance ratio nowadays. The P5B is ok but the DS3 and P5B-E are better for the money.

The HSF it's up to you and what you want to spend. You can fit an 8800GTS in that build and a nice case.

 

[b1gapl]

For around $1300, you can get:
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Newegg.com - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Newegg.com - Sony NEC Optiarc Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM
Newegg.com - Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 906BW Black 19" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 DC - Retail

plus your choice of case...CM Stacker 832 right? A bit pricey, but it's your choice.

 

[techman321]

thanks all of you guys. Do you guys know how long a particular mobo will last. Like the p5b-e or the ds motherboard?

 

[saltynay]

until you break it lol

 

[techman321]

Sorry for the bump, guys but I just saved up some more $$$$. My limit is 2k and I still need everything. Sorry for you guys working so hard for my previous budget. This 2k budget WILL not change. Final build everyone, thanks. And for a resolution of 1680 by 1050, can i still stick with my 8800GTS, or will I have to crank down the resolution to play on max?

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1

COOLER MASTER Stacker RC-832-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119121
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$259.99
1

ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 92mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan with Heatsink - Retail
Item #: N82E16835118223
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$10.00 Instant
$63.99
$53.99
1

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Items Return Policy
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$5.99
1

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231065
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$40.00 Instant
$149.99
$109.99
1

GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128012
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$129.99
1

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822148140
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
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$79.99
1

ViewSonic X Series VX2255wmb Glossy Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor w/Webcam - Retail
Item #: N82E16824116078
Return Policy: [LCD] Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
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-$20.00 Instant
$369.99
$349.99
1

Logitech RX700 Silver & Black 3 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB Fast RF Wireless Optical Smart Cordless Mouse - OEM
Item #: N82E16826104033
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$21.99
1

CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139001
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$15.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$139.99
$124.99
1

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115003
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
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$224.90
1

EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130071
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$30.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$379.99
$349.99
Grand Total: $1,711.80

 

[b1gapl]

An 8800GTS 640mb, can handle 1680x1050 resolution, well for gaming. I suggest you get this monitor though:
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1(DC 3000:1) - Retail
It's cheaper, and has better specs.