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[Excon47]

I know I'm asking a lot but, I was hoping someone could put together the basics of a machine for me so I know they will work together. I am looking for a new gaming and graphics machine. Looking for a processor motherboard videocard and ram for like 750$ Any help would be nice. Thanks

 

[Solariscs]

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6750 2.66GHz
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R
STT DDR2-800 2GB (2x1GB)
XFX nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 320MB

Should be around 700

 

[lfranklin]

Hmmm...gaming and graphics? Well, I'm going to leverage what Solariscs wrote. You could actually step down from that processor to a E6550 and save about an extra 40 bucks. You could probably go even lower. Reinvest that into getting more RAM (about 4G). That would actually be overkill for gaming but great for graphics. Likewise, the graphics card is great for gaming and a little overkill on graphics. You could also step down a tad here to save a little for RAM.

 

[chuckshissle]

You plan on overclocking? You should go for Q6600 and 8800GTS 320Mb setup. Yeah it will cost higher but in the long run you save money. Depending on how ofter you upgrade or buy or build new system.

 

[Excon47]

XFX PVT80GGHE4 GeForce 8800GTS 320MB EXTREME GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card 299.99
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processorv 219.99
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard 129.99
G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory 234.99

This is what I'm looking at couple of q's tho, is it cheaper to go w/ 4 1g stick or 2 2g sticks? What type of power supply/cooling systems should I use. Any preference on a cool ATX case to put this stuff in so I know I'm not getting a cheap case. Thanks Again.