My first build turned out very well, so I'm coming back to you guys for a second one. I had already proposed a 2nd build a while back, but with the release of the HD 4000 series, I've been rethinking the build.
Used 99% for gaming. 1% for music, internets, and pretty much just gaming.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
SAPPHIRE 100243L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - Retail
Antec Performance One P180 Silver cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model DVR-215DBK - OEM
(No HDD Needed)
Notes: Had a Q6600 on my other build and loved it, but I've heard the E8400 is better for gaming, and looks nice right now. The mobo seems nice, but I'd rather have different RAM.
The biggest help I could get would be on the Mobo and RAM. Case advice would be nice too. Should I stick with the E8400 or switch to Q6600? Budget is around $1000. Considering OCing, but would be a noob at it.
Used 99% for gaming. 1% for music, internets, and pretty much just gaming.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
SAPPHIRE 100243L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - Retail
Antec Performance One P180 Silver cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model DVR-215DBK - OEM
(No HDD Needed)
Notes: Had a Q6600 on my other build and loved it, but I've heard the E8400 is better for gaming, and looks nice right now. The mobo seems nice, but I'd rather have different RAM.
The biggest help I could get would be on the Mobo and RAM. Case advice would be nice too. Should I stick with the E8400 or switch to Q6600? Budget is around $1000. Considering OCing, but would be a noob at it.