Need help with my first build...

[vernong1992]

Originally Posted by Prototype

Here is my list for you:

DVD Burner: 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
Case: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Stacker RC-832-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
HDD: Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3750330AS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Monitor: Newegg.com - SAMSUNG T220 Rose-Black 22" 2ms Touch of Color series Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 20,000:1 - LCD Monitors
GPUs: 2x Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N845-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) KO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
PSU: Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Power Supplies
Keyboard: Newegg.com - Logitech G15 2-Tone 104 Normal Keys 29 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Keyboards
Thermal Grease/Compound: Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease
Memory: Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Motherboard: Newegg.com - XFX MB-N780-ISH9 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
CPU: Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - CPUs / Processors
OS: Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - Operating Systems
HeatSink: Newegg.com - Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

Total Without Shipping & Mail & Rebate: $2,187.87

if you want to get a Q6700 you can. In my list it is a Q6600 Retail but dont get a retail one get an OEM. Also if your missing a mouse, get a Logitech G5. I added a Aftermarket heatsink since u were missing from ur wishlist. ask any question. if you want a cheaper rig i can lower it a bit (there a lot of hardware that i can lower to get u a cheaper rig). If you want a water cooling kit, ask aspire. the os is for 1 use only. maybe someone can help you on the heat sink i just randomly picked one.

drop to a 750i FTW (if thats really a drop)

maybe a 650tx?

[Prototype]

Originally Posted by vernong1992

drop to a 750i FTW (if thats really a drop)

maybe a 650tx?

yeah lots of stuff can be dropped down like the GPU maybe single or 2 slower cards like the 9600GT ot 8800GT

let me redo the whole thing and see what i can do so i can practice

[Prototype]

DVD Burner: 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
Case: Newegg.com - GIGABYTE 3D Aurora 570 GZ-FA1CA-ASB Black 1.0 mm Aluminum body ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
HDD: Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Monitor: Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
GPU: Newegg.com - XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards (x2 for SLI)
PSU: Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Power Supplies
Keyboard: Newegg.com - Logitech G15 2-Tone 104 Normal Keys 29 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Keyboards
Thermal Compound/Grease: Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease
Memory: Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Motherboard: Newegg.com - ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Processor: Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - CPUs / Processors
OS: Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - Operating Systems

Total Without Shipping & MIR: $1,783.87

[vernong1992]

Looks good.. don't get the 750i Asus P5N-D, get the FTW for a little more

What about a CPU Cooler?

[Prototype]

Originally Posted by vernong1992

Looks good.. don't get the 750i Asus P5N-D, get the FTW for a little more

What about a CPU Cooler?

i didnt know which one to pick

[vernong1992]

Xigmatek Rifle

[burkish127]

Wow, thanks for all the help, everyone. This build looks awesome and saves me so much money.

I've got a few questions, though.

1. Any foreseeable problems with using the Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail instead?

2. Will the 8800 GT work with the rest of the DDR2 stuff? I'm not completely sure how all that compatibility works.

3. The memory you guys suggested is out of stock for now. But this memory is cheaper and exactly the same except for Timing and Voltage. What difference does that make and would I be okay going with the cheaper memory?

4. Is a sound card necessary? If so, how about the ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Channels PCI Express Interface Sound Card - Retail?

[vernong1992]

1. Antec 900, isn't so great, maybe check out the NZXT Tempest
2. ya it will work, just because your board supports DDR2 and that the Video Card is GDDR3 that doesn't mean it won't work, it will work as long as you got a PCI-e slot
3. that RAM is worse, wait for the other RAM to stock back in
4. Sound on mobo's have really improved in the last half decade, unless you are a definite audio phile you probably won't need the Xonar Card

[Prototype]

Originally Posted by burkish127

Wow, thanks for all the help, everyone. This build looks awesome and saves me so much money.

I've got a few questions, though.

1. Any foreseeable problems with using the Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail instead?

2. Will the 8800 GT work with the rest of the DDR2 stuff? I'm not completely sure how all that compatibility works.

3. The memory you guys suggested is out of stock for now. But this memory is cheaper and exactly the same except for Timing and Voltage. What difference does that make and would I be okay going with the cheaper memory?

4. Is a sound card necessary? If so, how about the ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Channels PCI Express Interface Sound Card - Retail?

Originally Posted by vernong1992

1. Antec 900, isn't so great, maybe check out the NZXT Tempest
2. ya it will work, just because your board supports DDR2 and that the Video Card is GDDR3 that doesn't mean it won't work, it will work as long as you got a PCI-e slot
3. that RAM is worse, wait for the other RAM to stock back in
4. Sound on mobo's have really improved in the last half decade, unless you are a definite audio phile you probably won't need the Xonar Card

1. I think Full-Tower are better. If you want a bigger Antec 900 how about this one
Newegg.com - Antec Twelve Hundred Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

2. yes it will work.

3. Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

4. like vernong said it isnt neccesary. i prefer using the money on saving for upgrading in the future or speding it on other parts

[vernong1992]

Wow sticker price shock on the Antec 1200

FRYS.com | Cooler Master

Consider that if you have a thing for the Antec 900

this case is definitely awesome