I have this rig that I want to build using the new core 2 duos which I'm excited about. I want to spend around 900 dollars. If you have an alternate build around that much, please let me know!
Core 2 duo 6400 - $235
MSI RX1900XTX-VT2D512E - $280 after $150 rebate
GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 - $150
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (5 CAS) - $195
Western Digital wd2500ks - $68
Ultra-V 400W PS - Free after $25 rebate (on slickdeals.net last week)
Some Case...$50
Ok, so right now the total is $978, which is more than I was planning to spend, but the X1900XTX for $280 seemed like too good of a deal to pass up. The PS also seemed like to good of a deal to pass up so I already got it (Free after rebate so no big deal)...but the problem with it is that the +12 rail only has 20 Amps. Was thinking to just try it out and see if it works first before getting a different one. As for the Case, I would like a case that has sound dampening stuff in it, though I dont know if I could get one for around $50....any suggestions? (I dont mind rebates...I actually prefer them). As far as getting the price lower, I could wait and get a HD on rebate somewhere...or find one for super cheap and wait for Black Friday. I could also save some money on the RAM...maybe only get a gig for now and then upgrade later....would it be better to buy 1 1-Gig stick or 2 512 sticks and run in dual channel?
Anyway, I know this was a lot to take in and there were a lot of questions...any advice would be welcomed whole heartedly. I'm just a careful buyer and want to make sure I'm getting the most for my money....
Core 2 duo 6400 - $235
MSI RX1900XTX-VT2D512E - $280 after $150 rebate
GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 - $150
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (5 CAS) - $195
Western Digital wd2500ks - $68
Ultra-V 400W PS - Free after $25 rebate (on slickdeals.net last week)
Some Case...$50
Ok, so right now the total is $978, which is more than I was planning to spend, but the X1900XTX for $280 seemed like too good of a deal to pass up. The PS also seemed like to good of a deal to pass up so I already got it (Free after rebate so no big deal)...but the problem with it is that the +12 rail only has 20 Amps. Was thinking to just try it out and see if it works first before getting a different one. As for the Case, I would like a case that has sound dampening stuff in it, though I dont know if I could get one for around $50....any suggestions? (I dont mind rebates...I actually prefer them). As far as getting the price lower, I could wait and get a HD on rebate somewhere...or find one for super cheap and wait for Black Friday. I could also save some money on the RAM...maybe only get a gig for now and then upgrade later....would it be better to buy 1 1-Gig stick or 2 512 sticks and run in dual channel?
Anyway, I know this was a lot to take in and there were a lot of questions...any advice would be welcomed whole heartedly. I'm just a careful buyer and want to make sure I'm getting the most for my money....