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[Guest]

I just want to find out what your opinion is on this build, any way to cut cost down, even though its already cheap.



Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052

Motherboard
BIOSTAR TForce TP45D2-A7 LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - $99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138127

RAM
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) - $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231174

Graphic Card
ZOTAC ZT-96TES3P-FCP GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $120 ( I need the videocard)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500018

Harddrive
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ern Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200

CD/Dvd burner
LG Black 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner w/ SecurDisc Tech - $24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD%u00b1R DVD Burner w/ S

Case
LIAN LI PC-7B plus II Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $106
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&Tpk=LIAN LI PC-7B plus II Black Aluminum ATX

Power Supply
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply - $98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...AIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply
Total=$702 w/o shipping.
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[Nik_I]

you could save some money by getting a cheaper case. take a look at the antec sonata III. for a little more money than your current case, you'll also get a 500W earthwatts power supply, which would provide enough power to fuel your system. you could also save some money by dropping down to a P43 board. crossfire doesn't seem to be an issue for you seeing how you're getting an nvidia gpu.

 

[Guest]

WIth the Antec Sonata 3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024), it brings my total down about $50 which is right in my price range, thanks! How well do you think the system will run though? Persay on WoW, or video editing..

 

[Guest]

I could even go as far as doing this bundle http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?submit=ChangeItem and saving a little more money on the case/power supply.

 

[slomo4sho]

Try this out instead:

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 bundled with ASUS P5Q Pro
http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.138376

SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102770

CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Chan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model iHAS220-08
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106265

Antec Three Hundred bundled with Antec NeoPower 650
http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.136155

Total = $689.88- $65 in MIR = $624.88
All items have free shipping except the motherboard. The most you will pay for shipping would be $10 to get the motherboard shipped.

 

[slomo4sho]

I could even go as far as doing this bundle http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?submit=ChangeItem and saving a little more money on the case/power supply.

Linking your shopping cart will not allow us to see what you have in your cart. You will need to export your cart to a wish list, save the wish list, and then post that link to wish list for us to see what items you chose.

Either that or just link each item individually

 

[Guest]

Linking your shopping cart will not allow us to see what you have in your cart. You will need to export your cart to a wish list, save the wish list, and then post that link to wish list for us to see what items you chose.

Either that or just link each item individually

Sorry! its the same thing you linked me to in your post before, the http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.136155 Also is there much difference between Radeon and GeForce? Ive heard of Geforce much more than Radeon..

 

[slomo4sho]

Your still linking to your individual shopping cart, that information is stored on your computer in the form of cookies and not in that link.

And yes, the 4850 is a large improvement over the 9600 GT.

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-q3-2008/compare,795.html?prod%5B2116%5D=on&prod%5B2067%5D=on
Here is a comparison between the two cards, the 9600 GT is actually has 1gig memory so it should be slightly better than the card you have chosen.

 

[Guest]

What about when its compared to a 9800GTX, does the 4850 still keep up? Cuz it seemed youve made me a fan of ATI now..

 

[slomo4sho]

They are about equal, it all really depends on the game.

Have a look for yourself:
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-q3-2008/compare,795.html?prod%5B2065%5D=on&prod%5B2116%5D=on

 

[Guest]

I think im going to follow what you posted, and do the build your way. The 4850 got a good review on a recent article here so any of my doubts are gone. Thanks for all the help! Anything else I should be aware of?

 

[slomo4sho]

Nope, your good to go. Pick up an after market CPU cooler if you plan on overclocking.

 

[Guest]

I can use this right? it seemed like the bundle ran out before I can purchase so the 650 watt power supply is out and the 500W power supply is in, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103940