$1000 Gaming Computer!

[veg1992]

Only reason people can't overclock is because they expect too much (expect a certain clock speed when 1 person does it) or they don't know what they are doing

 

[Fayt19]

Ok Heres an updated list, its STILL over budget though:

NZXT Tempest - Newegg.com - NZXT TEMPEST Crafted Series CS-NT-TEM-B Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases ($109.99)

DFI LAPARTY DK X38 - Newegg.com - DFI LANPARTY DK X38-T2R LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards ($184.99) (trying to Find a good motherboard that will get a Q6600 to 3.6 easy and is cheaper)

Q6600 - Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - CPUs / Processors ($199.99)

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 - Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks ($36.99)

G.SKILL DDR2 1000 4GB(2x 2GB) - Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory ($84.99) ( Only $20 more dollars for 2 more GB's)

XFX 8800GT - Newegg.com - XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards ($179.99) (I want to upgrade to the 8800GTS G92 but Im over budget as it is)

LITE-ON DVD Burner - Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners ($22.99)

PC Power & Cooling 610W - Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling S610EPS 610W Continuous @ 40°C EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, cUL, CE, CB, TUV - Power Supplies ($109.99)

Seagate 250GB 32MB Cache -http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148309 ($79.99)

Tuniq TX-2 - Newegg.com - Tuniq TX-2 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease ($3.79)

Vista Home Premium 64-bit - Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - Operating Systems ($94.99)

Total - $1147.72 After Shipping ($147.72 OVER)


I need all the tweaks and suggestions I can get! I really want this to be down to $1,000 at least before Shipping. Its hard to part with the parts I have in this list. Please help me finish this build guys, Thanks!

 

[Prototype]

if u got my suggestions u will save more after Mail & Rebate but it is your choice

 

[Fayt19]

In my expirence MIR's not only hardly ever work, but if they do It takes a LONG time to get the money...but like I said I would love to upgrade I just need to get a Motherboard that can get the Q6600 to 3.6 with ease and be cheap too.

 

[Fayt19]

Should I keep the 4GB G.SKILL DDR2 1000 or should I save myself $20 and go with the Tracers DDR2 800 2GB and just get another set later?

I found a motherboard that is cheap and looks promising. Can I get anyones opinion on it?

DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS - ($129.99)
Newegg.com - DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Edit: Opps didnt mean to Double post...= \

 

[Prototype]

go with a DDR2 800 and overclock it

this is a good P35 mobo try to find one that is in stock

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

 

[Fayt19]

go with a DDR2 800 and overclock it

this is a good P35 mobo try to find one that is in stock

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Yeah I dont think that they are coming in stock. It says it was Replaced with the EP35 = \.

But I think the DFI LANPARTY DK P35 should overclock pretty well and its only 129.99 which is still about 60 dollars cheaper then the last board.

 

[Prototype]

here is a list of stores that sell them

GIGABYTE - Where To Buy - Motherboard

they are very good cz they have solid capacitors

 

[gurusan]

I'd fo with the DFI Lanparty DK

 

[Fayt19]

Yeah i think so to, so many good reviews about it. OMG my GSKILL DDR2 1000 4GB (2x 2GB) just jumped up from $84 to $149 wow...so much for getting 4GB of ram -.-.