Finalising C2D Build For Gaming - Need review/suggestions

reaperspirit

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Hi, i have been reading these boards for a while to get all the info i could to build a new computer.

I have come up with this list of component:

Intel core 2 duo e6600
Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
Mushkin XP2 PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL 4-4-3-10
Antec Sonata II Black ATX 16IN Mid Tower Quiet Case
Evga E-GEFORCE 7900 Gs Ko
Thermaltake CL-P0114 Big Typhoon
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB
Antec TriCool 120MM DBB Case Fan 3-SPEED

Would this be a good setup? This was around the budget i could afford , which is around 1500$ can.

I would like to overclock, and was wondering if the cooling/fans are enough, or i should add some extra fans.

Any suggestions to optimize the computer better for a better price/performance would also be very appreciated.

I also would like to get a dx10 card, but maybe a while after they are released. Should i stick with the 7900 gs, or would downgrading to a 7600 gt be a better choice? I think the 7600 gt is about 50$ cheaper then the 7900 gs

another choice would be to get patriot signature memory @ 667 and run it at 800, it would be 100$ cheaper, would it give a nearly equivalent performance as the mushkin?

Thanks,

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reaperspirit

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Ok, i have thought about it some more, and here is what i think would be my final build, unless someone can enlighten me about tweaks possible.

-Intel core 2 duo e6600

-Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3

-OCZ Platinum XTC PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL4-5-4-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit

-Coolermaster Centurion 534 ATX Tower Case 5X5.25 1X3.5 4X3.5INT SILVER/BLACK No PS

-Evga E-GEFORCE 7900 Gs Ko

-Thermaltake CL-P0114 Big Typhoon

-Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB

-Antec TriCool 120MM DBB Case Fan 3-SPEED

-ANTEC TRUE POWER 2.0 TPII-480 480W ATX12V V2.0 24PIN 120MM FAN SILVER POWER SUPPLY
 

rwaritsdario

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Seems like a really good setup.
But I think you would be better off with any DDR2 800 with 4-4-4-12 timings seens these indicates that theyre using Micron chips, wich are really good for overclocking.
Also, idk if its within your budget but you should take a look at the OCZ GameXstream 600W OCZ600GXSSLI this is one of the best PSUs ive seen in a long time, Quad 12v rails, PFC, high efficency and it looks good in your case.
 

reaperspirit

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Thanks for the suggestions.

I wanted the 4-4-4-12 rams, but couldn't find any that were at a reasonable price. The mushkin was 4-4-3-10 i think, but before i had the chance to order them, they jumped like 70$ in price :(

Would the rams have such a big difference that it would warrant a 100$ incease?

I also checked that power supply, and I think i could get it, its 30$ more.
 

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I would get a x1900gt over the 7900gs and the x1900xt over a 7900gt. both are faster than their Nvidia counterparts and around the same price.

I agree, a x1900GT is probably the better deal. But you want the KO, so its really punch for punch. I would go with whatever is cheaper. Good Luck :D
 

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I dont think you'll need that other fan that goes behind the HDD's. I just have the one on the back and the psu venting out. This 6300 doesn't really run hot. Tha sonata case came w/ some kinda black duct thingy. I think it hurts cooling more than helping so i left it out. The case is pretty quiet too. I recommend it. Takes a bit of getting used to, with the door covering the disk drives.