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page   10-28-2008 at 12:47:22 AM

Hey there. I'm building my own computer for the first time, and want a gaming machine, do you guys think the parts i've chosen are a decent choice and if they are compatible with one another?
I want a DDR2 motherboard that will be compatible with future top-end video cards, although i'm most likely going to start out with the 4870.
Many thanks! My budget is about 1000$ canadian; oh and I have a 24 inch monitor with 1920 x 1200 display.

DVD: 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

RAM: 2 sticks of : OCZ NVIDIA SLI Ready XTC PC2-8500 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit
http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] acture=OCZ


CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Processor LGA775

3.0GHZ Wolfdale 1333FSB 6MB Retail
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12200BD0467


POWER SUPPLY:
Corsair TX750W 750W Atx 12V 60A 24PIN Atx Power Supply Active Pfc 120MM Fan
http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] re=CORSAIR

HARDDRIVE:
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200RPM 32MB Dual Proc 3.5IN SATA Hard Drive OEM 5YR Mfg Warranty
http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] e=Western%

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MOTHER BOARD:
Gigabyte GA-EP45C-DS3R ATX LGA775 P45 DDR2/DDR3 2PCI-E16 CrossFire SATA RAID Sound 2GLAN Motherboard
http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] e=GIGABYTE


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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   10-28-2008 at 01:51:48 AM
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You've put together a nice build. Here are my suggestions:

You'll want to stick to a 2x2GB setup instead of 4x1GB. Four sticks is harder on the motherboard. That RAM you linked to is $90 before rebates for 2GB. This Mushkin RAM has fast timings, low voltage, and is cheaper for 4GB:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6820146731 $87.49 - $20 MIR

I would just stick with the DDR2 only version of that motherboard. I've heard the DDR2/DDR3 boards aren't as stable.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6813128344 $161.99

I would recommend the 1GB version of the 4870 for your 24" monitor. This one is kind of expensive, but the cooler is awesome!

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814102801

Are you planning on getting a 64-bit OS to fully use all 4GB of RAM? I highly recommend 64-bit Vista Home Premium.

http://www.directcanada.com/produc [...] =MICROSOFT

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lunyone   10-28-2008 at 03:15:52 AM
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The mobo that you selected accepts both DDR2 and DDR3, but only 4 DDR2 slots and 2 DDR3 slots. Cannot use both at the same time, so consider that before you buy.

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aevm   10-28-2008 at 03:54:13 AM
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Great build, after you apply shortstuff_mt's changes.

Add a RC-690 case ($96)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6811119137

See if you can get better prices at ncix for some items. For example that same RAM is $2.50 less there if you have the promoid (I included it in the url).
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1006

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aevm   10-28-2008 at 03:57:18 AM
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This link saves you $10 on the HDD. I couldn't find it at newegg.ca.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1006

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Bronze Home Brew badge Proximon   10-28-2008 at 07:24:17 AM
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I've noticed some good deals at Direct Canada as well, but I haven't paid attention to shipping, tax, etc.

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page   10-29-2008 at 08:17:43 AM
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wow thanks a lot, all the posts really helped me. now i'm just sorting through the sites now to find the best prices.
thanks again

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