Building a Gaming Computer....Tell me what you think

[Noniy]

This is my New Gaming Computer Build list,I will list prices so please tell me what you think; if it will be fast and efficient and if the cost for the quality of the items are good.


Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Processor - $260

CPU Cooler: XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - $37

motherboard: EVGA Nforce 780i SLI Motherboard - $250

Memory: 2X OCZ Reaper Dual Channel DDR2 800 2GB (2 X 1GB) - $140

Graphics Card(s): X2 XFX Geforce 8800 GTS 512MB - $480

External Hard Drive: Fantom Titanium-II 500GB 7200RPM - $100

Internal Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 7200RPM 1TB (1000GB) - $210

Optical Drive: Sony DRU190A 20X DVD Rewritable Drive - $30

Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro - $255

Power Supply: OCZ 850 Watt Power Supply - $170

Case: Cooler master Stacker 830 - $250

Case Fan(s): X2 Cooler Master 120MM Blue LED Silent Sleeve Bearing Case Fan (2 Pack) - $40



That concludes my total Computer Build List Excluding Software, keyboard,mouse,speakers, and monitor.

I have edited this from peoples suggestions/advice

Thanks
Noniy

[luke992006]

why didn't you just post this in your other thread? anyway...

if your going to be keeping that q6700 past 3.6 for everyday use then its a good choice, if not then its a waste of money and get a q6600.

switch the ram to ocz reapers (or ballistix tracers)

you don't need anywhere near that wattage... get a corsair 750tx or a 650tx.

[Noniy]

is Ocz Reaper better quality, because it is about $60 more for 8GB total (2 of them).

I am getting the 1010 psu because i will make future upgrades that will need that much.

[luke992006]

DON"T get 8gb of ram...its a waste...just get 4 gb and yes the reapers are better.

What upgrades are you doing that are going to need a psu like that?

[Noniy]

Well i am i guess ill get 4Gb but should i get the 1333 ram because its even better quality then the 1066? Its about $65 more though
for 4 GB

and i am getting 1010 watt psu because the new graphics series coming out i will upgrade to and it was only $30 more then the 850 watt.

[luke992006]

dude 8gb is a ridiculous waste. You won't even be able to notice the diff over 4gb in games.

[Noniy]

im getting 4Gb

Well i am i guess ill get 4Gb but should i get the 1333 ram because its even better quality then the 1066? Its about $65 more though
for 4 GB

and i am getting 1010 watt psu because the new graphics series coming out i will upgrade to and it was only $30 more then the 850 watt

[luke87]

Just a little $.02

That power supply is way too much
a full system under load with 3 8800 ultras and a quad core draws about 600 watts. If you think you are going to have something that adds 400 over that in the next 3 years, you are mad. the ones that are listed before are adequate. I would rather you go 750 watts with ample amperage on the rails


As for the proccessor, step down to the q6600, save your money, no use going with the q6700. then use that money in a year or two and step up to whatever is better than.

[luke992006]

make up your mind man...you just edited that from 8 to 4.what do you just have money to throw down? Where are you getting this money? that is ddr3, your mobo does not support ddr2 so no, stick with 800, the ones with 4-4-4-12 timings.

[Noniy]

The ram i was getting to start with is 800 though....