My Final Build...

[blast2blaze]

Ima order these parts in the morning, but if u see a problem, please leave a message as soon as possible.

CPU- Core2Duo E6300

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80858

Mobo- ASrock 775Dual-Vsta

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813157092

Ram- PQI 1gb ddrII 667

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820141187

Case/Power-supply - Ultra Aluminus, 500w x2 power supply

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2215103&sku=TC3J-2145

HDD- Seagate 160gb Sata

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1639147&sku=TSD-160AS3

DVD burner - Samsung with LightScribe

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827151118

Video Card - Biostar 7600gs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814141031

Anti Static Wrist strap

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16899888207

Surge Protector-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16812120401

25ft ethernet cable for 9 bux.

total comes to about $720 and that is right on my budget.

Do u guys see nything wrong or a waste on this list? If so, please comment.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dr DMoney]

Get a better mobo. It doesn't support conroe maybe the socket but not conroe. The ram isn't the right speed anyway. If you are going conroe i recomend 2 gb at least. Otherwise it looks good.

 

[Drizo]

Newegg doesn't state that the motherboard you chose supports Core 2 Duo, I wouldn't risk getting that mother board, also I'd get a 7600GT instead of a GS. Get some Artic Silver 5 as well.

For the motherboard you could get the Asus p5n sli nforce 570 lga 775, its almost double the price of that Asrock, but imho, well worth it.
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-P5NSLI

 

[Dr DMoney]

Yeah for you that would be the best choce.

 

[blast2blaze]

the customer reviews state conroe does work with it

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=6&id=1998

^u can see in the pic, conroe is staed under the socket and its under the specs

 

[Dr DMoney]

It is really cheep board. To me the mobo is the first and best thing you should buy. Budget gamers will need to spend need 1000 to get a fairly decent mobo. The one you picked isn't that good for conroe. I suspect it will crash because the boards wasn't made for conroe. Even though it may support it. Go with the one drizo posted. Much more stable for the conroe.

 

[Cappy]

Anandtech did a nice review on that board , done very well

 

[maroon1]

You can get eVGA 7600GT CO for 138$ after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130283

 

[Ridlyn]

YOu have to update the bios in order for it to work with conroe, and i believe when you do that it doesnt allow you to change the vcore. So you're gonna have a tough time ocing it.

Another think upgrade the ram to ddr2800 if you're going to oc.