Lemme get some opinions on my new build:
Processor $223
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
Video Card $380
Newegg.com - EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
RAM $81
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Mobo $200
Newegg.com - ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Optical Drive $32
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 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 2M Cache E-IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner - OEM
HDD $154 (2x $77)
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Power Supply $65
Newegg.com - FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX500-PN, ATX12V, V2.2, 12cm Fan, 2SATA, PCI-Express, 500W Power Supply 110-120/ 220-240V UL, CSA, VDE, NEMKO, TUV, CE, CB, FCC - Retail
CPU Fan $45
Newegg.com - AeroCool Dominator 140mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
Total - $1194 (w/ shipping)
I heard that the Core 2 Quad Q6600 is going to be dropping down to $266. Is this confirmed? When would this happen? Is it worth it?
I like the motherboard, but I don't know if there is anything better out there for the same or lower price.
Don't know much about what power supplies are good. Recommend some good ones. Keep in mind, the case I am using is a full tower so I need long cables.
Should I get an aftermarket cooler on my video card?
Processor $223
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
Video Card $380
Newegg.com - EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
RAM $81
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Mobo $200
Newegg.com - ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Optical Drive $32
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 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 2M Cache E-IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner - OEM
HDD $154 (2x $77)
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Power Supply $65
Newegg.com - FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX500-PN, ATX12V, V2.2, 12cm Fan, 2SATA, PCI-Express, 500W Power Supply 110-120/ 220-240V UL, CSA, VDE, NEMKO, TUV, CE, CB, FCC - Retail
CPU Fan $45
Newegg.com - AeroCool Dominator 140mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
Total - $1194 (w/ shipping)
I heard that the Core 2 Quad Q6600 is going to be dropping down to $266. Is this confirmed? When would this happen? Is it worth it?
I like the motherboard, but I don't know if there is anything better out there for the same or lower price.
Don't know much about what power supplies are good. Recommend some good ones. Keep in mind, the case I am using is a full tower so I need long cables.
Should I get an aftermarket cooler on my video card?