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darkrazgriz   09-01-2008 at 09:41:04 AM

Hey Guys...

this is my first time building my own computer. This computer im building for myself is for mostly for gaming and school. I'm buying mostly all my stuff at newegg. OK here's what i have.

1.CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017

2. Heatsink for the CPU
ZALMAN CNPS 9500 AM2 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118004

3. Motherboard
EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188024

4. Computer Case
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

5. Graphic Card (planning in the future to buy 2 more)
XFX PVT98GYDLU GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150316

I need help with memory sticks and PSU cuz im not sure which one to choose from and also any suggestions would be great for what I listed above. I also want to keep my computer stuff below $1000... thanks

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darkrazgriz   09-01-2008 at 08:44:29 PM
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I can't say I would endorse that.

When you get your 3 9800GTs all SLI'd, you'll have the same performance you would have got from 2 4850s, or even less. Plus you'll be on a far less stable chipset.

Here:
P5Q Pro:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] =P5Q%20pro

memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146731

GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102770

CPU cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233019
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835100007

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=750TX



the thing is i don't really like ATi that much... im much a nvidia fan.. lol..

i decided that i might get only 2 gpu 9800gt or gtx 280...

should i get 2 or 4gb ram.. i want my computer to be fast...

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Bronze Home Brew badge Proximon   09-01-2008 at 08:46:34 PM
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You can have a fast stable computer or a buggy slow one. It's your cash :)

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calinkula   09-02-2008 at 01:06:15 AM
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If you like to game more than anything else I would suggest going with a faster clocked Core 2 Duo. E8400 or better and forget the 3 way SLI unless you like to waste money. Crossfire 4850 would be better.

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