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Anonymous   12-06-2008 at 06:45:24 AM

well.. i got 1k to spend on a pc.. The only thing i already set my mind to buying is the q6600... I need help finding out everything else i should buy to make a cool gaming pc.


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finn92   12-06-2008 at 06:53:10 AM
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i say get at least a P5KPML/AP mobo, 2*2GB 800MHZ Ram from like corsair or OcZ, get a 9800GTX or 9800GTX+(If my calculations are right) and a 650W PSU from coolermaster or rosewill
there should be at least 50 - 100 bucks left over i think
good enough to get a decent case

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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   12-06-2008 at 06:53:53 AM
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017 $189.99

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128358 $136.99 - $20.00 MIR

G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231209 $49.99

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136218 $74.99

SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102801 $239.99 - $15.00 MIR

Antec Nine Hundred Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] ntec%20900 $109.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=650tx $109.99 - $30.00 MIR

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 $28.99

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488 $99.99

Total - $1,040.91 - $65.00 MIR's = $975.91

Are you planning on overclocking? If you're not, a 2.4GHz processor will slow you down in games. Anyway, if you are going to try overclocking, I would try to pick these up also:

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003 $36.99 - $10.00 MIR

XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233019 $8.49

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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   12-06-2008 at 06:56:18 AM
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finn92 wrote :

i say get at least a P5KPML/AP mobo, 2*2GB 800MHZ Ram from like corsair or OcZ, get a 9800GTX or 9800GTX+(If my calculations are right) and a 650W PSU from coolermaster or rosewill
there should be at least 50 - 100 bucks left over i think
good enough to get a decent case


Rosewill PSU's are generally crap. Coolermaster only makes a couple decent models too. You're best off sticking with Corsair, PC Power & Cooling, etc...

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Anonymous   12-06-2008 at 07:00:13 AM
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oh yeah, i was wondering about that antec 900 and the antec 1200.. is there really a difference between them both?

would it be possible to use that motherboard for the ati thing with the video cards? the thing that allows you to use both cards for gaming?

also, how much oc can i get out of the processor? 3.0ghz?

oh yeah... thanks dude!!!

oh yeah.. what about a mouse and a keyboard? which ones are good to buy?


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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   12-06-2008 at 07:13:11 AM
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The Antec 900 & 1200 cases are both nice, but the 900 fits into a $1000 budget a lot easier. The 1200 is quite a bit bigger than the 900, but the 900 would be plenty big for the above build.

I'm guessing by "the thing that allows you to use both cards for gaming? " you mean crossfire? Yes, the motherboard I linked above is crossfire compatible.

A 3GHz OC is pretty easy on the Q6600.

I'll let you pick your own keyboard and mouse.

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beitzel15   12-06-2008 at 07:23:03 AM
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For your build, the 1200 is too much. I just bought the NZXT Tempest for $99 at www.buy.com. It's got plenty of room.

Im using the same motherboard as you as well...but not an ATI card, OC'ing the Q6600 to 3.0ghz is no problem. I've seen videos of people getting them to 3.6-4.0GHz. Im planning on getting the Q6600 too and OC'ing to 3.0ghz and leaving it there.

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Anonymous   12-06-2008 at 08:09:54 AM
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oh ok gotcha. ordered the parts. Thanks!!!

yea, i was talking about that crossfire. Thanks for the reply. Now i guess im off for now until i need help overclocking...

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