Hi all, this is my first real build ever. I've tinkered around with my families computers, removing and adding different parts, but I have never built a computer from scratch. This build is under $900 but I'm willing to go up to $1000. By the way I already have two DVD-ROM drives, floppy drive, OS, keyboard, and mouse.
Motherboard: GIGABYTE P43 - $85
- This is what I need the most help on. The only thing I was going on was that I wanted something around $100. I know the CPU and MOBO have to have the same FSB and slot type, the RAM has to be the right kind/speed, etc. but I could use a lot of help here.
CPU: Intel E8500 Core 2 Duo 3.16 GHZ - $189
- My only question with this one, was whether I should go for the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHZ instead? which is only a dollar more. I'll be doing mostly gaming if that makes a difference.
CPU Fan: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 - $27
GPU: MSI 9600GT 512M GeForce 9600 GT 512MB - $80
- This seems to be a great deal for this price, but I'm open to suggestions.
RAM: OCZ Reaper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 - $70
PSU: Antec EA500 500W ATX12V v2.0 - $50
HD: Western Digital Caviar 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache - $75
- Is it a good idea to get a small HD to put the OS on?
Monitor: Acer X223Wbd 22" Widescreen - $165
Case: Antec Nine Hundred - $110
Total after rebates: $851
Thanks a lot for any help or comments.
Motherboard: GIGABYTE P43 - $85
- This is what I need the most help on. The only thing I was going on was that I wanted something around $100. I know the CPU and MOBO have to have the same FSB and slot type, the RAM has to be the right kind/speed, etc. but I could use a lot of help here.
CPU: Intel E8500 Core 2 Duo 3.16 GHZ - $189
- My only question with this one, was whether I should go for the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHZ instead? which is only a dollar more. I'll be doing mostly gaming if that makes a difference.
CPU Fan: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 - $27
GPU: MSI 9600GT 512M GeForce 9600 GT 512MB - $80
- This seems to be a great deal for this price, but I'm open to suggestions.
RAM: OCZ Reaper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 - $70
PSU: Antec EA500 500W ATX12V v2.0 - $50
HD: Western Digital Caviar 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache - $75
- Is it a good idea to get a small HD to put the OS on?
Monitor: Acer X223Wbd 22" Widescreen - $165
Case: Antec Nine Hundred - $110
Total after rebates: $851
Thanks a lot for any help or comments.