Semi build-Help wanted

[johnnymcc]

Hi Guys,

my first post on here but I have been browsing the forums for awhile.

I am looking to upgrade the more important parts of my system.

I will be buying off this site ncix.com as it is close to me and I can do local pick up of the products.

I am looking to spend about $1100 plus taxes (Canadian $'s)

I have two monitors, 2 IDE/1 SATA Harddrive

2 DVD Drives

I am looking for the lost powerful upgrade possible for my budget.

I wanting a motherboard, processor, ram, graphics card, power supply. I have a case but could use a new one to make the build easier.

I am hoping you guys can help me go in the right direction as to what kind of stuff I should be putting my money into on that site.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Phrantic]

Motherboard:
Asus P5B-E ($198.36)

Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 ($235.40)

Memory:
Corsair XMS2 2x1GB PC2-6400 ($369.99)

Graphics card:
BFG 7600GT 256MB ($175.56)

Power supply:
Seasonic S12-430HB ($97.58)

Total: $1,076.89 - $80 mail-in rebates = $996.89

Enough room for a new case which is a personal choice. Or a better graphics card like the X1950 Pro, it depends on your needs really, whether you're a gamer or not.

 

[Nukem]

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 - 235.40
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19142&vpn=BX80557E6300&manufacture=Intel
Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 - 183.54
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19635&vpn=GA-965P-DS3&manufacture=Gigabyte
OCZ Platinum XTC REV.2 PC2-6400 2X1GB - 304.00 (mir) 272.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19337&vpn=OCZ2P800R22GK&manufacture=OCZ Technology
Antec Neo HE500 500W - 113.28
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16603&vpn=NEO HE500&manufacture=ANTEC
EVGA E-GEFORCE 7900 GS KO - 220.11 (mir) 200.11
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=20496&vpn=256-P2-N624-AR&manufacture=eVGA

1057.32 CAD

 

[Phrantic]

Hmm I couldn't find that E6300 on the site, it's a very annoying site might I say. I'll put that one in my post if you don't mind.

 

[johnnymcc]

Thanks for your help guys.

I decided to go this route.

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 - 235.40
http://www.ncix.com/products/index....nufacture=Intel
Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 - 183.54
http://www.ncix.com/products/index....acture=Gigabyte
OCZ Platinum XTC REV.2 PC2-6400 2X1GB - 304.00 (mir) 272.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index....CZ Technology
Antec Neo HE500 500W - 113.28
http://www.ncix.com/products/index....nufacture=ANTEC
EVGA E-GEFORCE 7900 GS KO - 220.11 (mir) 200.11
http://www.ncix.com/products/index....anufacture=eVGA

I'll have it in 2-5 days. I'll let you know I like everything. Do I need a heatsink for the processor?

 

[M0rga]

The stock fan supplied be sufficient unless you wish to overclock.