Look this over before I buy today! Thanks!

[nioin3k]

Thanks in advanced for skimming, reading, or posting. All opinions are welcome.

I expect to order today, I feel everything is ready, but having more opinions is always positive.

Will be used for Gaming, School work, daily internet use, and multitasking, with Windows XP Professional, and Vista in a few months to a year.



Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811129021
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$134.99



Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136012
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$219.99



Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822144701
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$74.99



eVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130072
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$589.99



SeaSonic M12 SS-700HM ATX12V / EPS12V 700W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817151031
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$209.99



Logitech G11 Silver & Black USB Standard Gaming Keyboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16823126009]
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$58.99



Logitech G5 2-Tone 6 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Laser Mouse - Retail
Item #: N82E16826104191
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$45.99



SONY Studio Monitor MDR-V700DJ PlugStraight, Gold-plated, stereo UniMatch plug with fixed miniplug and detachable phone plug Connector Circumaural DJ Headphones - Retail
Item #: N82E16826159215
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$88.99



APC BE750BB 750 VA 450 Watts UPS - Retail
Item #: N82E16842101002
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$89.99



BELKIN F8E066 Professional Computer Tool Kit (36-Piece) - Retail
Item #: N82E16899888202
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$23.29



Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KHX6400D2LLK2/2G - Retail
Item #: N82E16820134066
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$263.49



EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813188009
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

$249.99



Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115003
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy

$316.00



Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835154001
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$59.99

Subtotal: $2,426.67
Shipping: $60.71
Grand Total: $2,487.38
$60 Dollars of rebates not included.
About $310 of which are extras(headphones,ups,toolkit,mouse,keyboard,hsf)
1gb memory, floppy, dvd burner and dvd reader as well as some cables are going to be used from my old machine.

 

[nioin3k]

I mainly went with the toolkit because I think I need an anti-static wrist band, which would be like 12 dollars including shipping. So I figured ~27 for an entire package. I've got the screwdrivers, but no pliers.

 

[alcattle]

looks great, if you got the $2500 go for it.

Any thoughts of areas where you will expand in 6 months or less. Maybe more ram when you do get Vista. Are you going to SLI? If yes, MB looks great

Big Al in Seattle

 

[nioin3k]

I'm not positive if I will SLI or not, I think the 8800gtx will be enough for awhile, if I feel my card isn't enough for future games then yes, I'll SLI. Most likely by the time I need to SLI the cards will be much cheaper.

 

[nioin3k]

Then that leaves out the pliers and the general idea of having all of the tools I need for my computer in one place. Yes the toolkit is overpriced for it's function, but I think I'd be better for me to get it.

I do appreciate the comments though, it's good to know the toolkit is my biggest problem

 

[nioin3k]

Goodman, I'll check out radioshack and or wal-mart, before I order.

 

[alcattle]

I have one from Rat Sack. It doesn't come with the strap and it costs more ($29.95 I think)

Big Al in Seattle

 

[nioin3k]

Hmm, checking out Radioshacks site right now, gonna do walmart too, then find out if they have it in stock near me. Gonna look at prices too.

 

[nioin3k]

I can't find anything on Wal-marts site, and Radioshacks site only has screws and an anti-static wrist band.

 

[alcattle]

Radio Shack 61 piece tool kit cat no# 64-1995 I am not sure where they get 61 pieces unless they are counting ties and screws.

Big Al in Seattle

 

[nioin3k]

* Blow Molded Case
* 25-Watt Soldering Iron
* 15 gram spool of solder
* Vacuum desoldering tool
* Soldering iron stand
* Fine point/cutting probe
* 3-Prong retrieving tool
* IC inserter/extractor
* Crimping tool w/cutter/stripper
* Telescoping inspection mirror
* 4.5" precision long-nosed piers
* 4" pesision diagonal ctting piers
* Screwdriver handes w/nut driver head (1/4")
* Philips bits (#1, #2, #3)
* Slotted bits (5/32", 3/16", 1/4")
* Hex bits (1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 1/8" 5/32")
* Torx bits (T9, T8, T10, T20)
* Nut-driver (1/4", 3/16", 7/32", 5/16", 9/32")
* Precision screwdriver (philips #0)
* Precision screwdriver (slot 1/8")
* Telescoping Magnetic p/u tool
* Clamp-on tweezers
* Snap-blade knife
* Parts tube, parts box
* Zip-ties (20)

Obviously better then the 36 piece I had in mind, but also much more expensive and includes things I'll probably never use.

I fail at search but I think I'm still looking at the 36 piece I've got on my list

 

[Dahak]

Excellent.You've made some good choices.Feel free to start building at any time.Goodluck.

Dahak

AMD X2-4400+@2.6 S-939
EVGA NF4 SLI MB
2X EVGA 7800GT IN SLI
2X1GIG DDR IN DC MODE (soon 2b crucial balistix ddr500)
WD300GIG HD
EXTREME 19IN.MONITOR 1280X1024
THERMALTAKE TOUGHPOWER 850WATT PSU
COOLERMASTER MINI R120

 

[nioin3k]

Couldn't have done it without help from my friends and people on this website. I had the basic ideas down but choosing good brands and whatnot are all thanks to people who helped me.

 

[Dahak]

Regardless,you have made some good choices and you should be very pleased with the performance.I know I would be.

Dahak

 

[nioin3k]

=) This being my first build I'm a little nervous but overall confident in my ability and choices. Thanks for posting.

 

[Dahak]

Best advice I can give right now for the build is take your time and double and triple check all your connections.This will help to avoid any problems.Goodluck

Dahak

AMD X2-4400+@2.6 S-939
EVGA NF4 SLI MB
2X EVGA 7800GT IN SLI
2X1GIG DDR IN DC MODE (soon 2b crucial balistix ddr500)
WD300GIG HD
EXTREME 19IN.MONITOR 1280X1024
THERMALTAKE TOUGHPOWER 850WATT PSU
COOLERMASTER MINI R120