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typeo   06-10-2009 at 05:01:01 PM
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Looks pretty good, but if it was me. I would drop the 9800GT, and go with a ATI 4850, it will give you better performance, and be cheaper than the card you currently have. The one below, after rebate is $109.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150337
or possibly even better, this one after rebate is $90.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161259
ORRRR this could even be better. A 4850 with 1G of ram instead of 512, for only $113!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814131123

I just keep finding better deals :)

Also, I would recommend a Corsair PSU. I have never had any problems with them and they are very good quality. I would suggest something like this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139005


Message edited by typeo on 06-10-2009 at 05:27:15 PM
------------------------------ Motherboard - P5Q Pro, CPU - Intel Core Duo E8500 3.16GHz with a OCZ Vendetta 2 cooler.
Graphics Card - ATI 4850 with 512MB, RAM - 4GB Gskill, PSU - Corsair 650W.
Case - Cooler Master RC-690 with a Corsair 650W PSU.
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not moose   06-10-2009 at 05:34:33 PM
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Antec 300 / Antec EA650 - $114.94
AMD Phenom II x3 720 - $139.00
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P - $109.99
G.SKILL 4b DDR2 1066 - $54.99
SAPPHIRE 4870 1GB - $179.99
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB - $74.99
LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R - $23.99

Acer X223Wbd Black 22" - $149.99

Current total: $847.88 | After rebates: $832.88

This build is better bang for the buck. Going AMD will get the most out of your money, and also allow you to upgrade in the future. I was going to explain it all but I'm really sleepy and going back to bed, just take a look at the parts..

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typeo   06-10-2009 at 05:51:37 PM
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That case / PSU combo will save some money, but the case that comes with it is pretty sketchy. If you do go that route, you might wanna look into a couple extra fans to add in yourself (If there are places for them) so help out with the airflow so you wont run into overheating problems.

------------------------------ Motherboard - P5Q Pro, CPU - Intel Core Duo E8500 3.16GHz with a OCZ Vendetta 2 cooler.
Graphics Card - ATI 4850 with 512MB, RAM - 4GB Gskill, PSU - Corsair 650W.
Case - Cooler Master RC-690 with a Corsair 650W PSU.
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drunknmunkys   06-10-2009 at 07:32:10 PM
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not moose wrote :

Antec 300 / Antec EA650 - $114.94
AMD Phenom II x3 720 - $139.00
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P - $109.99
G.SKILL 4b DDR2 1066 - $54.99
SAPPHIRE 4870 1GB - $179.99
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB - $74.99
LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R - $23.99

 

Acer X223Wbd Black 22" - $149.99

 

Current total: $847.88 | After rebates: $832.88

 

^^+3. Done and done.

 

or for an extra 40$ you can game at 1920x1080.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824009163


Message edited by drunknmunkys on 06-10-2009 at 07:34:22 PM
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