Wolfdale Build For Gaming

[mystoccowgod]

I'm not building this but ordering the parts for a friend with a gaming objective. I'm looking for simplicity in putting it together and cost. Also i have no clue what memory standard is, the SLI mobo has ddr2 800 and the CF mobo has ddr2 1200 do the mobo's support natively 45nm?


RAIDMAX Sagitta 2 ATX-928WS Black/ Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$79.99 (59.99) Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156091Cooling System
1 x 120mm rear fan
1 x 120mm LED side fan


Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
$219.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Core Wolfdale
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
Operating Frequency 3.0GHz
FSB 1333MHz
L2 Cache 6MB

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V
$134.99 (104.99 30 mail-in rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002
Maximum Power 700W
+12V Rails 4
SLI and Crossfire support
Energy-Efficient 80 PLUS Certified
Fans 120mm fan x 1


OCZ 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
109.99 (89.99) Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227248

HD's
HITACHI Deskstar P7K500 HDP725050GLA360 (0A35415) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$109.99 X 2 if needed
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145215

XFX MB-N780-ISH9 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI Intel Motherboard – Retail
$259.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813141005
Memory Standard DDR2 800 (up to DDR2 1200 with EPP 1.0)
FSB 1333/1066MHz
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
3 Way SLI

OR
GIGABYTE GA-X38-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128080
Crossfire
ddr2 1200
fsb 1600/1333mhz

Looking at a 3870x2 or a 8800 GTS(512)

 

[beurling]

the 780i will run the E8400 out of box, the gigabyte on the other hand will most likely require a BIOS update for the computer to POST.

Everything else is fine.

 

[mayor_mccheese]

Might want to get a different PSU. I have that one, and while its great quality, it does not have modular cabling in any form, so airflow will be reduced.

 

[mystoccowgod]

Thank You!

 

[mystoccowgod]

OCZ EvoStream OCZ720EVOSLI ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 720W Power Supply 100 - 240 V cUL, CE, TUV, FCC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341005
169.99 (144.99 Rebate)
mushkin 550150 ATX12V 650W Power Supply 115/ 230 V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817812005
124.99

 

[mayor_mccheese]

That does have modular cabling but I would stick with the original one you had because of the price.

 

[beurling]

Does Mayor McCheese accept cheese cheques? hehehehehe.. sry off topic... GL with the build...

 

[mayor_mccheese]

lol

 

[night_wolf_in]

u wouldnt need a nForce 780i if u dont intend to go sli.

x38. i rather wait for x48 chipset mobo. or just get the p35

 

[Noya]

Modular SLi:
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-620w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270718.html

 

[mystoccowgod]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm realy looking for a mobo that natively supports 45nm chips because as i said i am not psychically building this, just ordering parts for a friend who lives a state away :S