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I've decided to take the plunge and build my own system. I have experience with computers and computer parts just never built my own system before. The system will be used for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. I don't plan on overclocking it. I have a budget of around 2,500. I will be starting from scratch building this system. I would like some advice or recommendations on my build. Thanks

-E6700
-8800GTX or 8800GTS
-2GB of Crucial Ballistix RAM
-not sure what brand of power supply for 600-750W
-not sure what Asus motherboard
-2 WD 150GB raptors
-not sure on the case
-not sure what brand of 22inch LCD
-Lite-On DVD Burner

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For moderate gaming that's a pretty pricey CPU, the E6600 should more that meet your needs. Personally I like Antec Cases & PSUs. Lot of people pn this site like the Gigabyte 965 S3. While there is nothing wrong with Lite-On I just got a Samsung 18X DVD drive, which is much quieter than any of my Lite-Ons. I've had very good luck with Samsung monitors. Damn, this is sounding like a Samsung ad :D

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based on your list:
e6600 with noctua uh-12f cooler
GTS 640MB
2gb ram
P&PC silencer 750W
Asus P5N-e? or it might be P5B-e
2 Raptors in RAID 0, 500GB Samsung SATA II
Nice case, based on your likes
Samsung 226BW
Sumsung DVD-burner
added case fans more is better.

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