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renaldtao3   02-06-2008 at 11:14:47 PM

This will be my first build and I will be OCing. After weeks of researching, forums, op's experiences etc, I finally came up with this setup:

Case: Gigabyte Triton 180 Black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811233016

CPU: Q6600 (GO Stepping preferably) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017

CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835154001

MOBO: ASUS P5K Deluxe http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131182

RAM: Corsair XMS2 2x2GB TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145176

GPU: EVGA 8800 GTS 512 (G92) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130325

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500 GB 32MB Cache http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148288

PSU: Corsair CMPSU-550VX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139004

Optical: Lite-On DVD Burner SATA LH-20A1S http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106057

OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Bit Retail version (I will have to order the DVD from Microsoft.)

Input: Logitech 920-000264 Cordless Wave http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823126033

I purchased the memory a few days ago and the rest last night (mostly newegg). Kept it under $2k. It's a little nerve racking but I'm pretty confident I've come up with a solid build. My 19" LCD is Samsung 932BW, 1440x900 res.

I know that C2D vs. C2Q for gaming (I will be OCing) and Vista 32 2x1GB vs. Vista 64 2x2GB are controversial subjects but I wanted quad-core for a little bit of future proofing and I'm mainly curious about 64 bit OS and like the added use of memory. Also, I'm not interested in any RAID options.

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g-paw   02-07-2008 at 12:39:09 AM
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Looks good.

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Beurling   02-07-2008 at 01:15:24 AM
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Approve. Pretty similar to the one I built in my sig last week. You will take one look at your 8800GTS when you get it and say "damn, that's one sexy beast" lol.

If that corsair PSU is modular, then great, if not, consider upgrading to a modular one so you only use like 3 or 4 cables. Keeps the case looking very neat.

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------------------------------ Intel C2D E8400 OC @ 3.6GHz.--TRUE 120 W/ Scythe S-Flex 28.0dB.--EVGA 8800GTS 512MB.--ASUS Maximus Formula X38 (0907).--Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB DDR2 4-4-4-12 @ 800Mhz.--WD 150gb Raptor.--Corsair 620HX Modular PSU.--Antec P182 Case.-- Vista 32bit.
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harly2   02-07-2008 at 01:20:47 AM
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Looks great, you know your one of the few people doing builds I have seen on here that have picked psu's they need, not some wasteful over done unit, good choice 85% efficientcy rating is great and more then enough power. This CPU cooler is rated the highest consistently, and I like this case but everyones taste is different. If you want to save money the 8800gt performs right there with the g92 GTS. gl hf

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835118019

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129025


Message edited by harly2 on 02-07-2008 at 01:26:56 AM
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nossr50   02-07-2008 at 01:21:41 AM
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CPU: Q6600 (GO Stepping preferably) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017

I'd give the build a 9.5/10, get a e8400 or better and you earn yourself a 9.9 out of ten, overclock to achieve a 10/10

------------------------------ All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts
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chuckm   02-07-2008 at 01:40:55 AM
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You did real good, let the fun begin!

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Bronze Home Brew badge Shadow703793   02-07-2008 at 02:16:08 AM
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Looks good. :D It would be a shame if you don't OC.

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ibleet   02-07-2008 at 04:12:18 AM
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Newegg will not guarantee a Go Stepping CPU...there is a good chance you will since they more through inventory fast, but not a certainty.

I get mine from Clubit as they guarantee Go.

Rest of your build is good...but I would get the "modular" Corsair PSU..either a 520HX or 620HX...much neater case.

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ibleet   02-07-2008 at 04:16:47 AM
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Why do you put down quads in every thread? I know that dual cores have more apps and games that support them, but the quad is the future, and the Q6600 Overclocks like a dream. In a year or 2, everyone will be after the quads, especially after the release of the lower voltage, lower temp quads.

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renaldtao3   02-07-2008 at 04:43:24 AM
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Beurling wrote :

Approve. Pretty similar to the one I built in my sig last week. You will take one look at your 8800GTS when you get it and say "damn, that's one sexy beast" lol.

If that corsair PSU is modular, then great, if not, consider upgrading to a modular one so you only use like 3 or 4 cables. Keeps the case looking very neat.



:D

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renaldtao3   02-07-2008 at 04:48:19 AM
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ibleet wrote :

Newegg will not guarantee a Go Stepping CPU...there is a good chance you will since they more through inventory fast, but not a certainty.

I get mine from Clubit as they guarantee Go.

Rest of your build is good...but I would get the "modular" Corsair PSU..either a 520HX or 620HX...much neater case.



If I don't get the GO from Newegg I'll return it and get from Clubit. Thanks! Also, I'm seriously considering the modular PSU.

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renaldtao3   02-07-2008 at 04:49:06 AM
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Thanks everyone. It's nice to get the thumbs up.

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ibleet   02-07-2008 at 09:40:47 AM
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I'm pretty sure Newegg charges a restocking fee on returns. Just save yourself the hassle and get it from Clubit...I did.

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amd_fanboi   02-07-2008 at 05:43:16 PM
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feedback: good build, but i'm sure you already knew that :P

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mlaporta   02-07-2008 at 07:11:47 PM
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You may take a look at these components. The 250gb for the OS & the 500gb for Games, Data, Video, mp3's, etc or 2-250's if budget is an issue. Get a good compound for the heatsink and a samsung DVD is a great optical drive:

Seagate Barracuda ST3250410AS 250GB 7200.10 RPM 16MB Cache
Seagate Barracuda ST3500320AS 500GB 7200.11 RPM 32MB Cache

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound

Samsung SH-S203B SATA

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