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Here's the link to the Newegg list. As soon as I get a spare $1000 in again, I'm considering building a lanbox:
 
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersio [...] tle=lanbox
 
I'll post the stats here as well. I personally like the config a lot particularly the case (which I don't plan on changing unless there's just an absolutely superb alternative). Keep in mind, this is all supposed to be MicroATX, and even though I don't care about budget much at all, I'm not interested in putting an Ultra and a QX6850 in here. I've also provided a poll to vote on my current config. I appreciate the votes and input. This is also to give other people ideas for game systems if they're on the fence about what to do.
 
I actually have the case as part of another system, and it's kick ass. And I've also used the 8800GT and the q6600, so I know they're quality. But it's the whole build together I'm looking at.
 
APEVIA X-QPACK2-RED/500 Black/ Red Aluminum Body/ Front Mask MicroATX Desktop Computer Case 500W Power Supply
 
GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
 
EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
 
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor
 
G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
 
Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive
 
SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B


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Intel qx9650 + EVGA 780i SLI mobo
EVGA 8800GT 512mb, OCZ DDR2 1066MHz 4gb
OCZ 850W PSU, WD 500GB SATA HDD (x2) CM Stacker 830 SE
Sound setup: FireFace 800, JBL 4328 speakers
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Switch the mobo to ABIT P35-E:
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813127031
 
Get a good known 450w+ psu such as Corsair/Earthwatts:
 
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forum [...] p?t=108088
 
Do you need a Raptor?


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I'd say Raptor in a small cramped case is a no-no.

 

Not to mention that WD AAKS and Seagate 7200.10/11 offer similar performance...


Message edited by mtyermom on 03-11-2008 at 03:05:55 PM
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Definately get a quality brand PSU, but I'd likely go for the Earthwatts 500W or Corsair 520W if you plan on OCing that quad.

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Might want to get a heatsink for the Q6600.  Nothing big, obviously, but something, nonetheless.  

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Heatsink won't fit in that case, the standard size is all there's room for.
 
The case only fits Micro ATX and Baby AT, so that mobo is a no-go.
 
And I'd happily switch the raptor for a Seagate 500gb..
 
And I already have the case for another system, so I'm about to test out the PSU.


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Intel qx9650 + EVGA 780i SLI mobo
EVGA 8800GT 512mb, OCZ DDR2 1066MHz 4gb
OCZ 850W PSU, WD 500GB SATA HDD (x2) CM Stacker 830 SE
Sound setup: FireFace 800, JBL 4328 speakers

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