Im attempting my first build and I could use all the suggestions I can get. This tower will be used entirely for gaming, im looking for the best performance/dollar ratio, reliability, and upgrade-ability. Also Ill be playing at 1680x1050 and Xp Home OS
Budget is $1100 USD
From what I have read the q6600 processor is they way to go with this price range, but im open to suggestions, additionally I will probably oc it a little later on so the included HSF probably wont do the job, right? Also I found a case I like.
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:
Thermal Paste:
Newegg.com - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease
HSF:
RAM:
Videocard: HD4850
(~$200)
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:
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)
Prices are after rebate, tax, and shipping.
Thanks in advance for any advise you can give me.
Budget is $1100 USD
From what I have read the q6600 processor is they way to go with this price range, but im open to suggestions, additionally I will probably oc it a little later on so the included HSF probably wont do the job, right? Also I found a case I like.
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:
Thermal Paste:
Newegg.com - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease
HSF:
RAM:
Videocard: HD4850
(~$200)
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:
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)
Prices are after rebate, tax, and shipping.
Thanks in advance for any advise you can give me.