CPU: Q6600
MOBO: GA-X48-DS4
VIDEO: Radeon HD 4850
RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB)
HD: Seagate 7200.11 500GB
PSU: Corsair 750TX
CASE: Antec 900

Hi guys, what do you think of this configuration? Anything I should change? My last computer was bought 5 years ago! I really need a new PC.

It's mainly going to be for visual studio, games, video and I might buy another 4850 in the future for xfire. I might oc it in the future but not just yet.

Thanks for your help

I like the Mobo, the Video, the RAM, the HD, and I have the same PSU. I like the case, although I chose the NZXT Tempest over the Antec personally.

I don't like the CPU. If you can afford it go for the Q9450, better bang for the buck, especially if you OC later. Some people will recommend you go Dual Core with the E8400 if you don't use programs that utilize all four cores.

Cheers!

real programmers use cat.

Seriously though... it looks good. Maybe consider a CPU heatsink/fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003

+1 on blyn's comment
consider buying the retention bracket as well: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233019

Good luck!

@hyperjoe: I was considering the q9450 but it's still 150$ more expensive than the q6600 and I don't know if it's worth the 12mb cache..

@blyn: If I used cat, I wouldn't need to replace my p4 I'll add the cpu heatsink.. it's cheap

agreed w/ above's shell out +$120 for a Q9450 OR even just $60 for a Q9300 and a Zalman/Thermalright or one of those Rifles heatsink and your golden

gl

b

q6600 is great, but i think you should go ahead and embrace 45nm's for their reasonable price as well as better o.c. ability and lower power consumption that translates into less heat, better performance.

b

For retail 2 retail comparisons it's $120 more for the following:

.266...GHZ clock speed
266MHZ FSB
+4MB L2 Cache (though I'm not sure if that's completely accurate since the Q6600 is listed as 2x4MB)
45nm process vs 65nm process (more efficient)

Is it worth it?? I think so

EDIT: Also some say to skip the Q9300 for OC'ing purposes because of it's less favorable multiplier... read other threads on the topic for more info

Right, I was on the fence between q6600 and q9450 so I might upgrade it like you suggested (I won't choose the q9300 for sure) Thanks