First build, would like your opinion

[Risensun]

Seems out of my price range anyway.

looks like if I go with the current setup I have $430 left for the Mobo, HSF (if not stock), RAM, and DVD-RW.

 

[Nagasama]

thats more than enough.

 

[Risensun]

Alright how about this Mobo? Newegg.com - ASUS P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
More than I need?

Does anyone see any bottlenecks in this build or is it pretty well balanced?


Thanks again for all you input.

 

[Nagasama]

thats a good mobo.

 

[Risensun]

Alright heres what I have so far.


Processor: Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
($193)

Mobo: Newegg.com - ASUS P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
($215)

HSF:

RAM:

Video:Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
or
Newegg.com - ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
($170)

HDD: Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
($70)

DVD-RW: Newegg.com - ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - CD / DVD Burners
($40)

Case: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
($95)

PSU: Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Power Supplies
($100)


Still need to choose a graphics card, im on the fence there.

Still looking for RAM and a HSF for around $200, any suggestions?

So what do you think, is the best that $1100 can get me or is there something that you would change?

Keep in mind that I would like to crossfire as a future upgrade after I upgrade my monitor.

 

[Redmo0n]

Why not get this card: Newegg.com - HIS Hightech H485F512P Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

It comes with a game "The Grid" and a nice $20 rebate.