Hey guys, I'm a new member, I just signed up and this is my first post. I am a gamer, and I need to upgrade my computer now. I wanted to get your opinions on the setup I had in mind. The List is below!
CPU: Q6600 Intel Quad Core Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
PSU: Apevia ICEBERG ATX-IB680W
Newegg.com - APEVIA ICEBERG ATX-IB680W-BL ATX12V / EPS12V 680W Power Supply With 3-Color LED Lights 115/230 V CB IEC 950, TUV EN 60950, UL 1950, CSA 950 - Retail
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 2 X 1GB Sticks DDR2 800Mhz
Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Graphics Card: XFX 8800 GTS 320MB
Newegg.com - XFX PVT80GGHF4 GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported HDCP Video Card - Retail
Hard Drive: Western Digital WD25000JS 250GB 7200 RPM Sata 3.0 gb/s OEM
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Case: Raidmax Smilodon
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX Smilodon Extreme Black ATX-612WEB SECC STEEL ATX Mid Tower Computer CaseNo Power Supply - Retail
Cooling: Tuniq Tower 120
Newegg.com - Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - Retail
Cooling: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste
Newegg.com - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
So What do you guys think? It's a lot over my budget, but I think it will last me a lot longer if I just pay now instead of get low parts, then have to upgrade sooner. Does everything match up and seem good? Help me out with all your opinions! Thanks again.
John
Aim: LilJohn148
CPU: Q6600 Intel Quad Core Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
PSU: Apevia ICEBERG ATX-IB680W
Newegg.com - APEVIA ICEBERG ATX-IB680W-BL ATX12V / EPS12V 680W Power Supply With 3-Color LED Lights 115/230 V CB IEC 950, TUV EN 60950, UL 1950, CSA 950 - Retail
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 2 X 1GB Sticks DDR2 800Mhz
Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Graphics Card: XFX 8800 GTS 320MB
Newegg.com - XFX PVT80GGHF4 GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported HDCP Video Card - Retail
Hard Drive: Western Digital WD25000JS 250GB 7200 RPM Sata 3.0 gb/s OEM
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Case: Raidmax Smilodon
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX Smilodon Extreme Black ATX-612WEB SECC STEEL ATX Mid Tower Computer CaseNo Power Supply - Retail
Cooling: Tuniq Tower 120
Newegg.com - Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - Retail
Cooling: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste
Newegg.com - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
So What do you guys think? It's a lot over my budget, but I think it will last me a lot longer if I just pay now instead of get low parts, then have to upgrade sooner. Does everything match up and seem good? Help me out with all your opinions! Thanks again.
John
Aim: LilJohn148