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okay I think I have finally finished my new and first PC build, thanks to all that has replied to my earlier posts and for helping me. Okay:
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550

Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4

RAM
mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

Video Card
GIGABYTE GV-R485-512H-B Radeon HD 4850

Power Supply
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V

Case
Antec Nine Hundred

Hard Drive
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM

CD-Drive
ASUS DRW-2014L1T

Okay thats what I have so far, please let me know what you think about it.

I plan on using the PC for gaming (at 1280x1024 resolution) and internet use, I was also thinking of changing the Q9550 to the Q6600 to save some money but get a better Video Card.

Thanks for reading my post and I hope to hear from you Thanks!

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Yes, for game play you will get more by getting the less expensive PSU to enable you to purchase a faster graphics card - I recommend the 4870 for about $100 more. It will also make for a nice crossfire should you decide to add another card later.

But when you start a new thread instead of continue your old one, you deprive reviewers of the opportunity to see all the discuss and decisions that lead up to your current build plan - to understand what and why you have already changed your system or accepted or rejected other options.

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yeah, i would recommend investing more money in getting a better video card and a better case which will help the system run cooler. Cut down on the processor, get something that is mid ranged and then overclock it. Try getting the antec twelve hundred case, and a ATI 4870/gtx 260. You can save more money by getting an ocz power supply and a little cheaper processor.
antec twelve hundred on eBay = 174 free shipping
Intel q6600 for 189 newegg.com..they are very good overclockers

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rockyjohn wrote :

If he downgrades on the PSU he wont have enough power to upgrade to Crossfire in the future.

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Reply to joelg88

Its a very good Configuration.

Instead of getting a Quad Core get a Dual Core. The E8400 is a very good CPU and Overclocks Very well. Unless your playing Crysis or Flight Sim X that Quad Core won't be taken advantage of. You could save yourself 150+ bucks by getting a E8400 and Upgrading the Graphics card to a 4870 or 4870X2.

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joelg88 wrote :

If he downgrades on the PSU he wont have enough power to upgrade to Crossfire in the future.

Here is a good solid PSU an OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600w PSU at $60 or $40 and 40% less than other that provides enough power for crossfire.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341001

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rockyjohn wrote :

Here is a good solid PSU an OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600w PSU at $60 or $40 and 40% less than other that provides enough power for crossfire.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341001

Yea that OCZ is a good Power supply for a very low price. But I dont think that would be enough power to power 2 4870's in Xfire. But maybe im wrong. But I know 4870's need quite a bit of juice. So I dont think 600w is enough.

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2 4870s in crossfire require 130w-260w

http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/forums [...] c=7&t=9354

The StealthSteam 600W provides 425w or more to the 12vrails (580w minus 155w) - see pic

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Show [...] wer+Supply

If you have problems with that link - try the PSU and click on the picture of the label

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341010

That should leave 165v for mobo and other - which should be ample.

Reply to rockyjohn

dont get the bloody antec 1200.... sigh fanboys...

coolermaster RC-690 is fine, and it looks great.
i would recommend a 4850 personally and i second the Q6600.

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V3NOM wrote :

dont get the bloody antec 1200.... sigh fanboys...

coolermaster RC-690 is fine, and it looks great.
i would recommend a 4850 personally and i second the Q6600.

lol...i am not a fan boy, i have a have a lian li full tower case....in the past i have had coolermaster stacker 810 cases......i dont even have an antec powersupply; i have an ocz 700 watt ps. As a matter of fact i dont own any antec products....am i clear to you?...maybe not but the point is that i recommended antec 1200 because of 2 reasons......its cheaper than lian li's full towers....and it comes with great cooling option for under 200 (in full tower catagory)

Also it doesn't matter what i say its the buyers decision how he wants to spend his money. Its their hard earned money not mine.

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