How is this for around $1600??

[openchut82]

Used mainly for online gaming. Budget of around $1600. Probably wont overclock. Thinking about a DX 10 card for Windows Vista. Just want a fast stable stock system for BF2. Any changes would be appreciated. Still have about $300 left. What to upgrade, is the question?? Sound card not a high priority unless money left over.


Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115003 $316

GIGABYTE GA-965P-S3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813128017 $108.99

Patriot eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC22G6400LLK - Retail Item #: N82E16820220144 $274 with $40 rebate

ENERMAX Liberty ELT500AWT ATX12V 500W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817194003 $109.99

eVGA 256-P2-N636-AR GeForce 7950GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail $214.99 with $15 rebate

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $74.99

Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811129152 $59.99

NEC 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black E-IDE / ATAPI Model 7170A-0B - OEM
Item #: N82E16827152076 $28.99

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100007 $5.99

Microsoft Windows XP Home Upgrade with SP2 - Retail Free Vista upgrade
Item #: N82E16837116194 $99.99

 

[openchut82]

Thanks. That is what I was considering.

 

[Bobsama]

Tale a look at this case...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811103009
"XCLIO 188A Black SGCC / 0.5mm thickness ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail"
$49.99 + $13.22 shipping.

I second a GeForce 8800 GTS.

 

[pinkcaddy]

I agree with the other posters about the 8800. However, you'll need a bigger PSU for that (650W Min.). Also, you'll need a CPU cooler like the Tuniw Tower, Zalman, Scythe Infinity, etc.

 

[openchut82]

I have been looking around for a better PSU. Cant seem to narrow it down. Any help for a better PSU would be appreciated.

 

[rwpritchett]

Patriot eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC22G6400LLK - Retail Item #: N82E16820220144 $274 with $40 rebate

Microsoft Windows XP Home Upgrade with SP2 - Retail Free Vista upgrade
Item #: N82E16837116194 $99.99

If I'm not mistaken, Windows XP Home with upgrade to Vista will only get you Vista Basic when you upgrade. Perhaps you should consider jumping right in and get Vista Premium so you can take advantage of the extras that come with the Premium package.

Also, if you don't plan to overclock, that RAM is a bit overkill. DDR2-533 would suffice for stock speeds... just a suggestion to save you some $$$. However, if you want to delve into overclocking, that RAM will be great.

 

[eregular]

Thermaltake Toughpower 750! I have had my eye on one for a long time, my friend's antec 430 couldn't handle his x1950pro so he bought a toughpower...great psu...modular cables the whole shabang

 

[danielcoles1989]

Also, you'll need a CPU cooler like the Tuniw Tower, Zalman, Scythe Infinity, etc.

no he wont, he sed he isnt planing on overclocking so he is fine with the stock HSF, just make sure the case has good ventialtion

 

[Featherstone]

1. I agree that an 8800GTS is the card for you.
2. Here is a reasonable PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817371001
3. I would highly suggest overclocking. It brought me a 20-30% increase in 3dMark Scores.
4. If you do overclock get a tuniq tower 120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835154001

 

[pinkcaddy]

Also, you'll need a CPU cooler like the Tuniw Tower, Zalman, Scythe Infinity, etc.

no he wont, he sed he isnt planing on overclocking so he is fine with the stock HSF, just make sure the case has good ventialtion

Whoops...for whatever reason I read it as "Probably will overclock. My bad...