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[sayems]

Can you please have a look at the specs..

Optical
■ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail -$39.99

Chassis
■Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail -$79.99 After-Mail-Rebate

HDD
■Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $65.99

GPU
■SAPPHIRE 100215L Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail -$239.99

Motherboard
■ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $226.99

PSU & Memory
■Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 ATX12V 650W Power Supply with Three 12V Rails - Retail
&
■G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail - $144.99 After-Mail-Rebate

CPU & OS
■Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
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■Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM -$429.98

Total: 1227.92

 

[chookman]

Looks good

you could save a bit with a P35 board (P5K) instead of x38

And note that you wont get to use all 4gb RAM with that 32bit OS

But other than that looks good.

 

[sayems]

Thank man, I didn't did see that I was getting Vista 32-Bit, actully I am getting the Vista 64-bit. do you think I need Heatsink/fan for the CPU-Q6600 or can I just use the HS comes with CPU. or you can reconm me a good cooler. thank in advance.

ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail
Item #: N82E16827135156 - $39.99

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811129021 $79.99 after-mail-rebate

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822148261 - $65.99

SAPPHIRE 100226L Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814102715 - $199.99

ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131219 - $226.99

Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 ATX12V 650W Power Supply with Three 12V Rails - Retail
Item #: N82E16817371001
&
G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail Item #: N82E16820231145 $144.98

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115017
&
Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116215 - $439.98

Total: $1197.91

 

[rockyjohn]

Looks pretty good.

I think your price on the OS is wrong. The system - with that same part number at newegg - is only $180.

You might also consider getting the P35 board, as mentioned above, to save about $130 or maybe to apply toward a better graphics card like the 8800 GT 512MB. However if the HD 3850, which is a stong card. has all you need now the X38 board you selected will keep options open to using PCIe 2.0 and crossfire sometime down the road. Also of course 8800 GT in nVidia and can't be used in crossfire.

 

[chookman]

Stock cooler is fine otherwise they wouldnt sell it with the CPU

If you are Overclocking or just want a noise reduction/temp reduction then something like an Artic Freezer 7 might suit you

 

[sayems]

I am not overclocking so i will just stick with Stock cooler that comes with the CPU.

OS and CPU combo price is $439.
The reason i am getting X38 is to leave option open to add additional VCard for crossfire.

Thanks
P.S. Any additional sugestion and advice will be highly appriciated

 

[chookman]

I am not overclocking so i will just stick with Stock cooler that comes with the CPU.

OS and CPU combo price is $439.
The reason i am getting X38 is to leave option open to add additional VCard for crossfire.

Thanks
P.S. Any additional sugestion and advice will be highly appriciated

The P35 boards will still run crossfire just not at 16x16x... most all highend P35's will do 8x8x which should be enough for HD3850

 

[aevm]

Very nice combos you found there. All good parts.

If you need a sound card look at HT Omega, avoid X-Fi because it has problems with Vista. Try the onboard audio first, maybe you'll be happy with it and can save the cash.

Can you actually live with only 250GB of hard disk?

I'd get the HD 3870 after all.

 

[sayems]

Yeah, Thanks I can save some bucks with combos..What do you think about this Motherboard..

MSI P35 Platinum LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $124.99 after-mail-rebate.
and
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $179.99

I'll take your word, I am gonna go with HD 3870
SAPPHIRE 100215L Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail - $239.99

and HDD, hope that will satisfy my need..
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM -$119.99

I'll try the onboard audio first,and then if it doesnt work with me, I'll just get HT Omega.

 

[aevm]

I'd go with the aBit IP35 Pro. Look at newegg reviews: 62 people reviewed the MSI, 58% happy, 11% hated it. 345 reviewed the aBit, 80% happy, 4% hated it. I think you'll feel better with the aBit. Anyway, I don't like MSI's reputation for mobos. Asus, Gigabyte and aBit look safer IMO.

The aBit IP35 Pro gets excellent reviews and awards. Its weakest point is somewhat slower networking than competitors from Asus or Gigabyte or even than a cheaper P35 board from aBit. From what I understand it makes no difference when surfing on a high-speed connection, but it matters if you use the PC as a server.

You could also look at Asus and Gigabyte products (Asus P5K, Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R or DS3P).