computer build

[ventureman]

ok i have about $2000-2500 to buld a computer i really dont know alot about computers but i will be using it for gaming photo editing everyday tasks i really like the intel core 2 duo x6800 i would like to use that cpu if i can thanks in advance

 

[ventureman]

any one

 

[Jumping_Bean514]

Motherboard: eVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR Socket T $259.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246707

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 $310.50
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80860

CPU Cooler Zalman CNPS9500 $52.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373509

Grease Arctic Silver 5 $10.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=316350

Ram: Corsair 2GB DDR2-800 $276.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=85025-5

Hard Drive 1: Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB $77.90
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101220-12

Hard Drive 2: Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB $77.90
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101220-12

Graphics: EVGA GeForce 8800GTS $469.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130071

Sound: Onboard - Realtek ALC882M

Lan: Onboard - Marvell 88E805

Optical: SAMSUNG Black 16X $32.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827151136

Case: Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS $149.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=371252

Power: OCZ GameXStream 700W $139.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=316505

Monitor: SAMSUNG 205BW Black 20" $289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824001081

Total Including Shipping- $2159.99

After Rebates- $2069.99

 

[maroon1]

The eVGA 8800GTS cost $469.99, not $489.99

Edit: ok, sorry

 

[Jumping_Bean514]

already fixed my friend.

 

[Ronnie]

the one jumping bean suggested is really nice but i would get this ram instead

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231065

i think it overclocks better imo
its out of stock right now though

 

[ventureman]

what about the x6800 should i get it or the 6600

 

[Jumping_Bean514]

the one jumping bean suggested is really nice but i would get this ram instead

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231065

i think it overclocks better imo
its out of stock right now though

But is the overclockability of it worth the 70 extra dollars? Guess its up to the buyer.

what about the x6800 should i get it or the 6600

x6800 is 3 times the price but not 3 times the performance. I would suggest getting the e6600 and over clocking it. If you got the money then go for it. I'd rather spend my money on a 8800gtx or a raptor HD or better ram, but thats just me.

 

[ventureman]

how do you over clock im new to computers pretty much ive used but nothing else yeah i wasnt thinking when i posted that i didnt have enough for the x6800 how much better is the gtx over the gts also whats some better ram.

 

[ventureman]

bump