This is going to be an overclocked mid to high end gaming rig, also for video editing. Was planning on getting a Tuniq as a CPU cooler but after reading up on how many problems people have with mounting it, I opted for the Zalman 9700.
I am still debating on Motherboard (need a good layout with features such as Firewire, etc.) and RAM: GB DQ6, EVGA 680i, Asus P5W Deluxe. Still can't figure out which RAM to get that doesn't use crappy Elpida and ProMOS chips.
Please give me your input since it's been over 4 years since I've had any hands on experience with new hardware.
Still need a case as well. Just can't decide which one :?
Budget is like $1500-$1700.
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822148140
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$179.98
($89.99 each)
EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130071
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$389.99
OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817341002
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate
$159.99
Arctic Silver ASTA-7G (2-PC-SET) Premium Silver Thermal Adhesive - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100005
Return Policy: Consumable Items Return Policy
$10.99
MASSCOOL G751 Shin-Etsu Thermal Interface Material - Retail
Item #: N82E16835150080
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$5.99
SUPER TALENT 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model T800UX2GC4 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820609026
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$209.99
ASUS P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131028
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$194.99
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115004
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
$222.00
ZALMAN 9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835118019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$25.00 Instant
$159.98
$109.98
I am still debating on Motherboard (need a good layout with features such as Firewire, etc.) and RAM: GB DQ6, EVGA 680i, Asus P5W Deluxe. Still can't figure out which RAM to get that doesn't use crappy Elpida and ProMOS chips.
Please give me your input since it's been over 4 years since I've had any hands on experience with new hardware.
Still need a case as well. Just can't decide which one :?
Budget is like $1500-$1700.
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822148140
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$179.98
($89.99 each)
EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130071
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$389.99
OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817341002
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate
$159.99
Arctic Silver ASTA-7G (2-PC-SET) Premium Silver Thermal Adhesive - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100005
Return Policy: Consumable Items Return Policy
$10.99
MASSCOOL G751 Shin-Etsu Thermal Interface Material - Retail
Item #: N82E16835150080
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$5.99
SUPER TALENT 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model T800UX2GC4 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820609026
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$209.99
ASUS P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131028
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$194.99
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115004
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
$222.00
ZALMAN 9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835118019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$25.00 Instant
$159.98
$109.98