[Jayce]

I haven't built a new rig in a while, so I'm muddling around some of the new slots and whatnot that's out there.

I already have a case and HDD's, but critique what parts I have listed here. If you think I can do better for cheaper price, throw in an idea.

This system is not really used for gaming, but if I find a ******* game I like I want a decent graphics card to play it. I kind of want the ability to be a decent gaming rig while being easy on the wallet.


PSU - OCZ Stealthxstream 600w - 79.99
Newegg.com - OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

RAM - G.Skill DDR2 800 2x2gb (4gb) - 28.99 Each (57.98 total)
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

CPU - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33ghz 224.99
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Mobo - MSI P45 Neo-F LGA 775 ATX Intel Board - 99.99
Newegg.com - MSI P45 Neo-F LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

DVD - Samsung x22 SATA DVDRW - 23.99
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

GFX - Little help here. Can you guys pick me out a decent one for say... 75??

[zedman3d]

Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP43D2A7 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards - $79 after MIR

Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies - $79 after MIR

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops - 189
(Yes i know you said Quad Core, but you can OC the pants off this thing)
or if you really want a Quad, ie, you do abit of editing etc:
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops - $189

Newegg.com - CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory - $45 after MIR

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives - $69

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners - $23

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100255L Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards - $79

[maroon1]

I recommend this hard drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

[Jayce]

I already have hard drives.

I have a pair of 250gb SATA from WD and a pair of 500gb SATA from Seagate.

[zedman3d]

Originally Posted by maroon1

I recommend this hard drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

I would usually have posted that but its not on sale anymore...

[stalin90]

Originally Posted by zedman3d

I would usually have posted that but its not on sale anymore...

crap i was about to buy one to:mad: