Final Gaming Build Help Out Please

[ragingazn628]

I am trying to build a gaming machine that will last a long time. I will not SLI or OC anything because I like stability. I need help to verify that these parts will build me a machine that will last a long time. I am attempting to make this 1200 machine into ~850 http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=6124694

Alright so these are the things I bought already:

Monitor: Hanns·G Hi-221DPB Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail (N82E16824254035) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254035 - $190
PSU: Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 650W ATX12V Power Supply with Three 12V Rails - Retail (N82E16817371001) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371001 $60
DVD Burner: LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136147 $35
Graphics Card: ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB ZT-88SE640-FSP GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI ZOTAC Video Card http://fxvideocards.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-8800-GTS-640MB-ZT-88SE640-FSP-GDDR3-PCI-Express-x16-SLI-ZOTAC-Video-Card-p-16284.html $120
Ram: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail (N82E16820231122) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122 FREE!
Case: RAIDMAX Ares ATX-801WB Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156208 $40
Wireless NIC: ENCORE ENLWI-N PCI 2.3 Wireless Adapter - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833180052 $35
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017 $180

Things to buy:
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337 $90

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288 $90


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Please help me pick which parts is good or any other recommendations. I usually shop at Newegg but if you know anywhere else that sells it cheaper let me know =)

 

[eagles453809]

you would be better off with an 8800gts 512mb and maybe a better power supply. other than that it should be alright.

 

[ragingazn628]

This PSU sucks?

 

[jsc]

WD 640 GB Hard drive? Might be a little slower, but a 30% increase in capacity for the same price.

If you are building a game machine and you are NOT going to overclock, E8400 is better choice.

The G0 Q6600's will run at 3.0 GHz at stock voltage.

 

[ragingazn628]

^ Well I am not looking for capacity I just need speed and 32MB is bangin' =). Also the other thread said that Q6600 will be better for the future and yeah I mentioned that I want a machine that will last

 

[prochobo]

[flash=0,0]http://crunkentertainment.com/img5.jpg[/flash] Well I am not looking for capacity I just need speed and 32MB is bangin' =). Also the other thread said that Q6600 will be better for the future and yeah I mentioned that I want a machine that will last

The Q6600 is a wise choice and it will last for a pretty long time. I've got mine at 3.0ghz right now at just a tad higher than stock voltage. The only thing holding it back my crappy memory.

 

[pcgamer12]

Anyway you can return the 8800GTS 640MB and get a ATI 4850?

 

[ragingazn628]

4850 is about twice as much as the 8800gts I got for 120 with a 20 rebate it will be 100 and 4850 is 200 on NE atm. So the question is - is the 4850 worth the extra 100?

 

[pcgamer12]

i think yes

 

[pcgamer12]

ur 8800gts 640 is g80 and is old, the 4850 will pwn that card so to speak.

 

[ragingazn628]

is it twice as fast tho? I'm talking about speed per buck worth extra 100 bucks I mean I might not play a lot of FPS most likely more WoW and SC2

 

[pcgamer12]

4850 is the most bang for the buck card since 8800GTS 320, 8800GT 512. Get it, you'll see the 8800GTS 640 will under perform.

 

[ragingazn628]

How much will it under perform by?

 

[ragingazn628]

Anyways how is the case? Will it fit everything?

 

[pcgamer12]

Depending on the game, from a little to a lot. Your card is based on the G80 architecture, and now the G92 core is out, and the GTX 200 series has come out. The 4850 is the newest ATI card for gamers costing 200 but beating the 9800GTX which is so much faster than the 8800GTS 640MB.

4850 Review HERE.

 

[pcgamer12]

It will fit everything.

Look at Antec Three Hundred

Antec Three Hundred Review

It's a much better case with tons of airflow, and space.

 

[ragingazn628]

Hmmm I like the one I picked because it's cheap and it's very sleek =) the 300 doesn't have any spark to it

 

[ragingazn628]

Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[ragingazn628]

Update: bought the Q6600 CPU for 180 I'm pretty happy

 

[ragingazn628]

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[fub4r69]

I wish I lived in america. This would cost me well over $1100 in the UK.

 

[ragingazn628]

I turned http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=6124694 1200 into ~850

 

[joelwylde]

i would definitely take out that card, get something more refresh

 

[ragingazn628]

Can't already paid

 

[gmanvbva]

It will fit everything.

Look at Antec Three Hundred

Antec Three Hundred Review

It's a much better case with tons of airflow, and space.

I purchased this case from buy.com for $53 shipped.