Anyone know any better parts that cost a similar amount? Don't want to exceed 1000 if I can help it.
Should i just get the c2d 8500? Is it worth it to get a sound card, does it really make that much difference?
This is only $800 right now, and so I'll probably go with the c2d 8500 and a CF support MB. But what case and PSU should I get in that situation?
Here's my build that has an X48 mobo so you can CF later. It's better than P45. The mobo's bios doesn't detect USB keyboards the first time so I included a PS2 keyboard. After rebates, it's all under $1000. http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] er=8291612
Well it'll be better in the long run. Soon applications will start taking advantage of all the cores, especially with Intel's prices on Nehalem. The E8400 costs the same as the Q6600, you can just swap them out if you're still not convinced. It won't affect the rest of the build.
if your really concerned about 3-4 fps in gaming id say you dont need a soundcard...the sound diffference IS legible, going from onboard sound to a audigy zs is imo a big difference. or if you plan on using midi.
but in gaming it offloads the onboard cpu audio work to your pci sound card for extra fps.
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I dont follow any rules I just throw everything in the case.
Before I head off for the night, need some comparable PSU, case, and MB. Also, does anyone know of a similar CPU cooler for around the same price. Preferably not one that is gigantic. How about ram? (2x 2gb ddr2 preferably)
Message edited by Mark $ on 07-22-2008 at 07:46:09 AM
Some gaming and some entertainment, not hardcore or else I'd be getting a high clocked quad with 4850x2 or waiting for the 4870x2. Just want a decent gaming rig that can be upgraded in the future easily enough.
Probably OC it a bit, around 3.6ghz or so.
Message edited by Mark $ on 07-22-2008 at 08:25:20 AM
It's good but if you want to upgrade and OC a lot you probably should go with a 750W. If you want, you can spend $30 more for the PC Power and Cooling Silencer Quad but I think that 750W Corsair is fine. They both have single rails, so that's a plus. I just wish they made a good single rail PSU with modular cabling.
Yeah, a lot of people like it more for stability in OC'ing. I guess there are things that don't show up on the specs but I think the Corsair will be fine.
Alright, good to know about the PSU. Here's the system atm. (it's a little bit more than I was hoping to spend, but I'll just wait another week to get some more money) https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] D=11914467 See anything that could be changed?
Message edited by Mark $ on 07-22-2008 at 09:37:50 PM
You can lower the price by getting rid of that 8800 GT and second CPU. If you want to order now and not wait for the X48-DS4 to be back in stock you'll be fine. Also make sure the cooler fits in the case.
I don't see any 8800 and only have the one Arctic MX-2 cooling compound. (is the wishlist called "intel"?) Thanks for the heads up on the DVD drive. Should i switch to that Gigabyte board? I like gigabye. Seem to have cheap products for decent quality.
In the gigabyte reviews someone mentioned they have the same case and with this mb the PSU cords have to lay across the GPU. Is this an issue or merely aesthetically unappealing?
Message edited by Mark $ on 07-22-2008 at 09:56:44 PM
Alright thanks donuts. So the only other problem would be making sure it'll all fight correctly? How exactly would I figure this out without ordering it and finding out the hard way?
You're welcome. Well with a dual core, I read the cooler covers up one of the ram slots, but that doesn't matter becasue you can use the other three, and you only need two. I just googled it, and the cooler does in fact fit in the antec 900. Everything else shouldn't be any trouble.
