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evll_panda   05-31-2008 at 09:19:50 AM

All my talking about HTPC's on watch has gotten him wanting a new PC when we get back. So I am pricing one out for him under 1500 which is easy. Anyhow is there anything I can upgrade to get better overall performance. Would it be wise to just get a Q6600 now, even thought its not supported by Games yet? Or just stick with my processor below. Anyhow let me know what you think thanks!

C2D E8400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037

EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188013

Antec Twelve Hundred
http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0288150

OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227284

EVGA 512-P3-N841-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130325

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136218

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106072


CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

Also with the new ATI coming out. We are going to wait and see what he benchmarks are and go from there. But as for now this is what we are shooting for.

Total $1300 bucks with shipping and tax because i live in Cali.


Message edited by evll_panda on 05-31-2008 at 06:25:00 PM
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HoustonSerenity   05-31-2008 at 09:50:53 AM
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what MoBo are you going to be using?

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Yoosty   05-31-2008 at 10:34:24 AM
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HoustonSerenity wrote :

what MoBo are you going to be using?


He already said what mobo he was thinking on getting.

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EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188013


Would stay with the E8400 cpu. Also if you are going to wait until the new ATI graphic cards are out you might want to reconsider your mobo selction.

Below are 2 alternate mobo's you should consider depending on which graphic card you will be going with.

nVidia graphic card mobo
EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188026

IMHO the 750i is better then the 680i you have picked at the same price and both graphic pci-eslots run at full 16x speed.

ATI & nVidia
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $179.99 ($129.99 after $50.00 Mail-In)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813127030

What size Psu & OS will you be using in this build. Since you did not post any thing on these items.


Message edited by Yoosty on 05-31-2008 at 10:35:13 AM
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huron   05-31-2008 at 01:37:23 PM
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I'd also suggest the Antec Twelve Hundred (if the 900 appeals to you).

I have the 900 and love it, but hear the 1200 is even better. It's cheaper at microcenter now: http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0288150

Most of the choices seem good - I like the HD and the CPU (have them both).

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evll_panda   05-31-2008 at 06:30:40 PM
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Below are 2 alternate mobo's you should consider depending on which graphic card you will be going with.


Yeah I have the setup right now for Nvidia. I looked at the Abit IP35, but he wants the option to go SLI with ease. So just getting and SLI board. As for the 750i I will roll with that one until we see the benchmarks for the Ati cards. I appreciate all the input and help!

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I'd also suggest the Antec Twelve Hundred (if the 900 appeals to you).

I have the 900 and love it, but hear the 1200 is even better. It's cheaper at microcenter now: http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0288150

Most of the choices seem good - I like the HD and the CPU (have them both).


That case is way sicker than the other. It is about 70 more, but we have money to play with upto 1500 so :) thx.

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