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[kdubble4]

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L Rev. 2.0 - $88
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA4830813

PSU: CORSAIR HX CMPSU-520HX - $100
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA6200026

OS: MICROSOFT Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium - $97
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA7252236

GPU: EVGA GeForce 8800GT 512MB - $260
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA9602859

CPU: Intel Dual-Core E2160 Allendale 1.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - $83
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116036

Case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Drive: SAMSUNG Black SATA DVD Burner - $34
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153

Ram: A-DATA Extreme Edition 2GB - $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211174

HDD: Western Digital Caviar RE WD3200YS 320GB - $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136053

-will that case cover all cooling? or will i need to get any additional cooling appliances

any obviouse bottlenecks? are all these parts compatible with each other? ordering all those straight from link on friday!

 

[seabreeze]

The E2160 seems to take the lustre out of the system: 1.8GHz, 1MB L2,

If you could go up a notch in this department, that would be nice. E4300, E6320, E4400, onwards and upwards.

The GPU is a good choice, but with no mention of games to be played, coupled with E2160, it seems out of balance. No games + E2160 = cheaper GPU. Or, games + 8800GTS512 = better CPU.

Otherwise, it seems ok.

 

[chuckm]

If your going to overclock, you may want to look at a HSF to replace the stock one, the case has many options for fans, just may have to add a few. Looks like a nice build, good luck.

 

[HamRadio]

The E2160 seems to take the lustre out of the system

Only if the Original Poster is not planning to OverClock.

I've read in this forum that the E21xx's can be OCed to 3.0GHz or so. With OverClocking, I think the OP's selections are smart choices for mobo + CPU in Dec of 2007, since the new processors will be out 1st quarter/2008 and will run cooler, faster, and (since they are smaller and more can fit on a silicon wafer and they are therefore less costly to produce) might even be cheaper (yes I took economics and realize it is all in where the supply and demand curves intersect, but maybe that will shift the supply curve.. a guy can hope you know..)

In six months or so the OP could upgrade his mobo and CPU to whatever the future brings, and be out only around $150 (and even get back some of that if ebayed the E2160 and Gigabyte mobo).

And lastly, the FPS seen in games are 90% GPU and 10% CPU. Although a Q6600 sounds sexy, most games in 2007 don't use the extra cores, so why pay for them.. when the game programmers catch up to the hardware engineers and can utilize all 4 cores, by then the Q9300 (the penryn replacement for the Q6600) will be what you would want anyway.

 

[seabreeze]

I've read in this forum that the E21xx's can be OCed to 3.0GHz or so

Only if the Original Poster is planning to OverClock.

I tend to go with the idea that if people don't say they want to over clock, then they are not over clocking.

If others want to go with the idea that if people DON'T say they want to over clock, then they ARE over clocking, then good for them.

Perhaps kdubble4 can confirm the systems intended use and possible over clocking?

 

[HamRadio]

I tend to go with the idea that if people don't say they want to over clock, then they are not over clocking.

Go with whatever idea you like. But the facts are that the mobo has a great reputation for OCing; the RAM is the Extreme version with 4-4-4-12 timings and also has a good reputation for OCing, and the CPU is the one that in this forum is mentioned as giving the best bang for the buck if you OC it and is not recommended otherwise. Do you think it a coincidence the OPer picked these items? I think the OPer is a smart cookie and did his homework and picked these things for a reason. And don't personally attack me and tell me how I should be assuming or not assuming anything.

 

[seabreeze]

* BIFF! * * KAPOW! * * CRUNCH! * face down in gutter, bleeding... [fades to black]

 

[Noya]

^^^ pwned noobie :lol:

Go with this e2180 for $74:
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=E2180

and this cooler for $21:
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=FAN-AC7PRO

MSI 8800GT for $233 (never bought from them, but they have 760+ positive sell ratings on google)
http://www.futurepowerpc.com/scripts/product.asp?PRDCODE=VCMC-NX88GT512&REFID=FR