High Caliber, Midrange Computer : Edit Intel Build

[undignified]

HUGE edit from previous build. This one will spill over the 1000$ mark but I'm okay with that. I'm going with non-SLI and getting the E6750 Intel CPU along with a 1333FSB Mobo. PLEASE (!!!) tell me what you think. The only parts I am concerned about are Memory, Video Card, and Power Supply. Any suggestions will be well taken.

Hey all,
It's been a while since I've built a computer and I'm not familiar with all the hocus pocus, dual core craziness but so far I have compiled a table of the things I want, their priority, and cost. I am trying to build a computer which will overclock well and deliver the most bang for buck and maintain somewhat of a foothold on the gaming scene for the next few years. That is why I favor the SLI mobo. Right now, the cost is hanging around 1000$ and I want to keep it as close to that as possible. If your suggestions convince me to spend a bit more, I am willing to spend a little more to get the most out of my computer. This is the second time I've used a forum so this should be fairly interesting! Thanks all.

Eddie's Desktop Computer
Processor
Primary Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 1333FSB 4M L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
~200$

Secondary Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Allendale 1.8GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
130$

Motherboard
Primary GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
159$

Memory
Primary CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
280$-30$ MIR

Secondary mushkin eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) with EPP Profile Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
145$ - 15$ rebate

Vid.Card
Primary EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
280$-20$
Secondary ASUS EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
153$

Power Su.
Primary OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V - Retail
145$-35$MIR
Secondary ?????? suggestions ??????

Hard Drive
Primary Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
75$

Case
Primary NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
120$

CD Drive(s)
Primary SAMSUNG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner With LightScribe Technology
36$

TOTAL PRIMARY - 1180
TOTAL SECONDARY - 928

 

[foxrocks]

Why on earth is that Corsair RAM so much more than the Mushkin? Am I missing something there because if not then the Corsair is definitely not the better deal.

A 620W Corsair would be another good PSU option, as would a Seasonic or PC Power & Cooling unit. Nothing really wrong with OCZ though.

Other than that, looks good.

 

[Dior]

I'll just comment on your primary system. Way too much $ for the memory, you can get a Corsair XMS2 DDR 800 2GB kit for $124 -$40 rebate on newegg, $84. With the money saved get a 640MB version of 8800 GTS, 320mb most likely won't be enough for upcoming games like Crysis. Rest looks fine.

 

[undignified]

Why on earth is that Corsair RAM so much more than the Mushkin? Am I missing something there because if not then the Corsair is definitely not the better deal.

I have no idea. Everything seems to be the same in terms of specs but one costs ridiculously more than the other.

I don't know what to think about RAM. What are the differences between the 640MB and the 320MB 8800GTS? Would it be a good choice to stick with a crappier video card until the next generation video cards come out so I can save some money? Feedback please