GregoireChapeau

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I was wondering if anyone could make any suggestions or comments about this setup. I don't know much about computers but I'm looking to build a semi high end gaming system for $1000 Canadian. I'm rather clueless so if anyone has any suggestions I'd be really grateful.


13862 INTEL Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz FSB1333MHz 6MB LGA775 Dual-Core $225.00
14756 ASUS P5QL P43/ICH10 ATX 1PCIE X16,4D.DDR2-1066MHZ 1333 /1066 FSB, SATA, HDAUDIO GBLAN $117.00
14669 OCZ XTC FATAL1TY OCZ2F8004GK 4GB DDR2 2X2GB DDR2-6400 800MHz CL 5-4-4-18 EPP Kit 2.1v $83.00
14508 EVGA 9800GT 512MB DDR3 SUPERCLOCKED 2DVI PCI-E Dual DVI TV-out (Lifetime w/ reg in 30days) $195.00
12121 WD Caviar SE-16 / SATA-II 5000AAKS 500GB 7200RPM, 16MB, SATA-II (3YR MFG - 1YR MB) $80.00
14362 LG GH22NS30 SATA BLACK DVD±RW (22X+/-) DUAL LAYER w/ SW (1YR MB) $31.00
14225 ANTEC Three Hundred Mid Tower Gaming Chassis (No 3.5" Bay) w/Front USB & Audio, No P/S $73.00
13030 Coolermaster eXTREME POWER+ 500W (RP-500-PCAR) 24/20PIN (1YR MB) $59.00
733 Built-in 6-Channel Audio $0.00
1089 Built-In 10/100 Network Card $0.00
7188 MS Windows XP Home SP2 w/ 1 user License, CD & Manual $119.00
1439 Yes Windows is being purchased with my PC (Build, Fully Test & Install O/S, drivers & updates) $0.00
1092 $10 NS Enviro Handling Fee w/ 1yr Parts & Labour Computer, PC & Servers Warranty $10.00

All Prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.
Applicable shipping charges are not included.
Taxes have been calculated for: Nova Scotia SubTotal 992.00
HST 138.88
Total $1130.88
 
CAD 1000 and high end don't really go together, but let me see if I can help ;)

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I priced out a similar system at NCIX and I would say you are getting a decent deal.

I would say that you could drop the processor down to an E7400 and then upgrade the video card to a 4850.

The only real bad point here is the power supply. A Corsair 550VX would work well here.
 

Zenthar

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You can check on www.directcanada.com as well, they have good prices, won't charge provincial taxes unless you are in BC and you get free shipping for orders >300$ and <100lbs.

Just at a glance, the CPU is 20$ less, the MB is 10$ less and the GFX card is 60$ less after 30$MIR (if I got the right model).

Take a look, you can probably save >100$ overall (or get more for the same price :p).