Gaming PC -- First Build

DrawnbyChrist · 05-16-2008, 03:17 AM

Ok, this will be my first build an I am fairly set on most of these items, though, some I am not so sure about, Here Goes:

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - CPUs / Processors

EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard Newegg.com - EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
--Not so sure about this board, any suggestions?

BFG Tech BFGR88768GTXOCE GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Newegg.com - BFG Tech BFGR88768GTXOCE GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
-- I deff want the 8800GTX, but is BFG a good brand to go with?

CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Newegg.com - CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
--Either this or OCZ, Maybe Crucial...suggestions

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V - Power Supplies

ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with Lightscribe Newegg.com - ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - CD / DVD Burners

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
Newegg.com - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Sound Cards

Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler Newegg.com - Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
--Will take suggestions, also Like ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink
Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

Thermaltake Armor+MX VH8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - Thermaltake Armor+MX VH8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
--I know this is a Mid-size case, But I love it. If it is possible for this setup to fit, this is what I want, the problem is that I am not sure if it will fit. My main concern is the 8800GTX, it's really long! If I get this case I will get no additional fans, unless someone thinks it is absolutely necessary...suggestions

Final Price:$1,351.15 with 225.00 in rebates, bringing it to 1126.01
I already have a 320HDD and XP Pro waiting. Am I missing anything?? Thanks to all those who respond!!

Sora · 05-16-2008, 04:14 AM

switch out the 8800GTX for SLI 9600GT's.

Change the PSU to a corsair 750TX

Change the ram to Ballistix

peterhuang913 · 05-16-2008, 04:21 AM

Don't buy Ballistix anymore until they get it fixed. Spread the word.

Prototype · 05-16-2008, 09:31 PM

how about Q6600 G0?
get an 750i FTW by eVGA
why 8800GTX there is beter and cheaper cards than that one also u have a SLI board
corsair psu
get this one Newegg.com - ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners
how about this case? Newegg.com - GIGABYTE 3D Aurora 570 GZ-FA1CA-ASB Black 1.0 mm Aluminum body ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
why do u need a dedicated sound card it isnt necessary just save money

DrawnbyChrist · 05-17-2008, 02:59 AM

Yeah, since last night I have already deciuded to go with a Corsair PSU, 650 and a 8800gts G92. As far as the burner goes i dont see a diff except the lightscribe, which i like. as far as the souund card goes i am a big music fan and like good quality. So yeah, I may check out the case though. However I can get a CM 830 Evolution for 199 at a local store new. I may do that. Yeah, the Q6600 is nice but I want dual-core, and its $20 cheaper and i dont use anything that uses four cores.

Edit: I think I have decided to get OCZ reawper 8500 instead of the corsair, I have been reading really good reviews on the OC'ing of the reaper.

Prototype · 05-17-2008, 11:34 AM

well ur choice getting a q6600 can easily overclock and it is future proof. some stuff are already using 4 cores.

luke992006 · 05-17-2008, 02:57 PM

^a beleave those things are just multi threaded, not optimized for quad cores (but i might be wrong)

Sora · 05-17-2008, 07:56 PM

yep im pretty sure everything is still multi-threaded with quad cores. I am not upgrading my E6300 @ 3.54ghz until there is TRUE quad-core support.

luke992006 · 05-17-2008, 07:58 PM

^which i think will be quite soon...id give it maybe 2 months...then we might have quad core optimization...

vernong1992 · 05-18-2008, 01:43 AM

Wow imagine that a Q6600 would be sub-$200

05-16-2008, 03:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
DrawnbyChrist Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Gaming PC -- First Build Ok, this will be my first build an I am fairly set on most of these items, though, some I am not so sure about, Here Goes: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - CPUs / Processors EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard Newegg.com - EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards --Not so sure about this board, any suggestions? BFG Tech BFGR88768GTXOCE GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Newegg.com - BFG Tech BFGR88768GTXOCE GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards -- I deff want the 8800GTX, but is BFG a good brand to go with? CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Newegg.com - CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory --Either this or OCZ, Maybe Crucial...suggestions OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V - Power Supplies ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with Lightscribe Newegg.com - ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - CD / DVD Burners Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail Newegg.com - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Sound Cards Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler Newegg.com - Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks --Will take suggestions, also Like ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - CPU Fans & Heatsinks Thermaltake Armor+MX VH8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Newegg.com - Thermaltake Armor+MX VH8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases --I know this is a Mid-size case, But I love it. If it is possible for this setup to fit, this is what I want, the problem is that I am not sure if it will fit. My main concern is the 8800GTX, it's really long! If I get this case I will get no additional fans, unless someone thinks it is absolutely necessary...suggestions Final Price:$1,351.15 with 225.00 in rebates, bringing it to 1126.01 I already have a 320HDD and XP Pro waiting. Am I missing anything?? Thanks to all those who respond!! Last edited by DrawnbyChrist; 05-16-2008 at 03:43 AM.

05-16-2008, 04:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sora Renowned Budgeting Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 4,119	Re: Gaming PC -- First Build switch out the 8800GTX for SLI 9600GT's. Change the PSU to a corsair 750TX Change the ram to Ballistix __________________ E6300 w/ Arctic Freezer Pro 7 @ 3.6ghz 1.4Vcore Antec 900 Case EVGA 750i FTW Mobo 2x1GB of DDR2-533 D9GMH Team Xtreme 4-4-4-12 @ 1030mhz 2.2v Gigabyte 8800GT 720/1800/1050 (eventually will SLI when they go down in price) Hanns G 19" Wide 5MS LCD 1 250GB WD and 1 Seagate 7200.10 in RAID 0 Corsair 520HX 3DMark06 Score: 13900

05-16-2008, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Prototype Ultra Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: US Posts: 769	Re: Gaming PC -- First Build how about Q6600 G0? get an 750i FTW by eVGA why 8800GTX there is beter and cheaper cards than that one also u have a SLI board corsair psu get this one Newegg.com - ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners how about this case? Newegg.com - GIGABYTE 3D Aurora 570 GZ-FA1CA-ASB Black 1.0 mm Aluminum body ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases why do u need a dedicated sound card it isnt necessary just save money __________________ http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/und...3/#post1389688 Custom-Built Desktop: (Coming Q3 -Q4 2008)

05-17-2008, 02:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
DrawnbyChrist Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Gaming PC -- First Build Yeah, since last night I have already deciuded to go with a Corsair PSU, 650 and a 8800gts G92. As far as the burner goes i dont see a diff except the lightscribe, which i like. as far as the souund card goes i am a big music fan and like good quality. So yeah, I may check out the case though. However I can get a CM 830 Evolution for 199 at a local store new. I may do that. Yeah, the Q6600 is nice but I want dual-core, and its $20 cheaper and i dont use anything that uses four cores. Edit: I think I have decided to get OCZ reawper 8500 instead of the corsair, I have been reading really good reviews on the OC'ing of the reaper. Last edited by DrawnbyChrist; 05-17-2008 at 03:04 AM.

05-17-2008, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Prototype Ultra Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: US Posts: 769	Re: Gaming PC -- First Build well ur choice getting a q6600 can easily overclock and it is future proof. some stuff are already using 4 cores. __________________ http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/und...3/#post1389688 Custom-Built Desktop: (Coming Q3 -Q4 2008)

05-17-2008, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
luke992006 Master Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,112	Re: Gaming PC -- First Build ^a beleave those things are just multi threaded, not optimized for quad cores (but i might be wrong) __________________ Infernodeals \| My NWN2 Module Project \| Recommended PC Component's \|What To Look For When Buying computer Components\| CPU:Q6600 RAM:2gb Crucial Ballisitx Mobo:Asus P5K GPU:9600gt ssc and then some Case:NZXT Lexablackline Monitor:226bw 2ms, and acer 17" secondary PSU: Corsair 620HX \| Water cooling coming soon Crazy person: AMD is a third-world based company who use child labor extensively in their third world sweatshops

05-17-2008, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sora Renowned Budgeting Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 4,119	Re: Gaming PC -- First Build yep im pretty sure everything is still multi-threaded with quad cores. I am not upgrading my E6300 @ 3.54ghz until there is TRUE quad-core support. __________________ E6300 w/ Arctic Freezer Pro 7 @ 3.6ghz 1.4Vcore Antec 900 Case EVGA 750i FTW Mobo 2x1GB of DDR2-533 D9GMH Team Xtreme 4-4-4-12 @ 1030mhz 2.2v Gigabyte 8800GT 720/1800/1050 (eventually will SLI when they go down in price) Hanns G 19" Wide 5MS LCD 1 250GB WD and 1 Seagate 7200.10 in RAID 0 Corsair 520HX 3DMark06 Score: 13900

05-17-2008, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
luke992006 Master Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,112	Re: Gaming PC -- First Build ^which i think will be quite soon...id give it maybe 2 months...then we might have quad core optimization... __________________ Infernodeals \| My NWN2 Module Project \| Recommended PC Component's \|What To Look For When Buying computer Components\| CPU:Q6600 RAM:2gb Crucial Ballisitx Mobo:Asus P5K GPU:9600gt ssc and then some Case:NZXT Lexablackline Monitor:226bw 2ms, and acer 17" secondary PSU: Corsair 620HX \| Water cooling coming soon Crazy person: AMD is a third-world based company who use child labor extensively in their third world sweatshops

05-18-2008, 01:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
vernong1992 Bringer of Bans to Spam Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 13,664	Re: Gaming PC -- First Build Wow imagine that a Q6600 would be sub-$200 __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Biostar TA780g 80gb Western Digital Caviar Integrated HD3200 750mhz Core, around 8500gt performance 2gb DDR2 1066, Cas 5, 5-5-5-15 Logitech USB Headset I'm sorry but I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or personal messages

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