These are my specs for a $1500 (give or take) gaming pc. Let me know what you think. One of my main concerns is the mobo. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time!


Videocard: (2)
ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121253

Motherboard:
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] GA-X48-DS4

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115036

Memory:
Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820220269

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488

Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD7500AAKS 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136131

Optical Drive:
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151173

CPU Cooler:
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] U%2bCooler

PSU:
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

Case:
LIAN LI PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112040

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Very nice system. Although for the price of that case I'd consider the Antec 900.

get the e8400 instead of the 8500. Just overclock the 8400 and you will save a few bucks.

If you're overclocking heavily, keep the 8500. It has a higher multiplier which will make it just a little bit easier.

I agree with slayeron444...the case does seem to be a little overpriced...but then again, cases are more of a personal opinion...

The E8500 only has an extra 0.5 multiplier, so purchase it if it's worth having that extra 0.5. I'd go with the E8400, but it's up to you.

Thanks for all the responses! What monitor would you recomend? Also is my mobo good? Thats the only thing im not to sure about. I want the mobo to also be crossfire capable. Thanks again for all the help.

You picked an excellent motherboard for crossfire.