Upgrading, See any problems?

[Redmo0n]

I'm upgrading my pc which will be used mostly for gaming, I've decided what i should already get, but I want to double check that the parts I'm purchasing go with my current parts that i will be integrating vice versa. (I have double checked them but just encase i missed something)

If you see any problems then reply.

MB- ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

RAM - Kingston RAM 2G-Kit DDR2-800 , PC2-6400 CL5 240-Pin DIMM Kit [KVR800D2N5K2/2G]

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6550, LGA775, 2.33GHz 4MB L2 Cache 1333Mhz FSB OR Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6750, LGA775, 2.66GHz 4MB L2 Cache 1333Mhz FSB




+ My other parts

Sapphire x1950 GT
Western Digital Hardrive (250gig)
430 watt Thermaltake PSU


I will be running Windows XP but will be upgrading to Vista in future.

Anything you see that could be a problem please post

 

[peterhuang913]

For CPU-get
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
For MB-get
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
or
Newegg.com - ABIT IP35 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
For RAM-get
Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

 

[Redmo0n]

Thank you for the reply peterhuang913

The reason i posted them specific items was because of availability, and the fact i don't have a credit card to order from newegg.

So even though the items you posted where very delicious (6750 for $180 ) I cannot get them.

On the other hand why did you mention those specific Motherboards? Do you see something wrong with the PK5C?, or any other items i posted?

 

[peterhuang913]

These motherboards are the ones that T.F. recommends for system builders. They are the best "bang for the buck" or best value per dollar spent. The P5KC is great but I just wanted you to consider other things. As for the ram, if you can get faster, better ram for cheaper, why wouldn't you? Also, where are you buying from?

 

[Redmo0n]

Austin Computers (Australia)

www.austin.net.au

 

[Redmo0n]

~ bump

 

[gurusan]

looks good to me, however I'd choose different ram. You don't want the ram to limit your OC and I think that kingston might.

Also that PSU is a bit weak....

Perhaps someone else from down under can jump in here and recommend some things that are available over there.

 

[Redmo0n]

Austin Computers - Home

is where i will be shopping, so if you see any ram that looks better for under or a little above $100 (Preferably 2x1gig sticks) then tell me.


EDIT: Any of these good?

2GB (2x 1GB Kit) Corsair Value Select PC-5300 (667MHz), 240-pin, PC2-5300 DDR2-667 Desktop Memory - $94.77

OR

Corsair [TWIN2X2048-6400 G] 2GB (2x XMS2 1GB) PC-6400 (800MHz) DDR2 RAM, 2x240-pin DIMMs, Non ECC Unbuffered, 5-5-5-12 - $100.68


Also it says something about not being backward compatible with DDR? Will my motherboard support it still? ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

 

[Redmo0n]

Oh and will i need a better PSU? I noticed they cost a little bit so will it be ok with a 430watt? Maybe i should downgrade the cpu to E6650 instead of a E6750?

 

[Redmo0n]

~ bump