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Old 12-07-2006, 01:48 PM   #1
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Help with e6600 Budget Computer
Budget would be around $600..

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
$309.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003

Things I need:
PCI-E x16 Video Card (I can get $100 X850XT for other parts)
RAM (I have DDR400 RAM, but if the motherboard requires DDR2..)
Motherboard
Processor Fan/Heatsink

I think I'm going to just use my current computer with the newer parts, so:
Parts I don't need:
PSU
Mouse/Keyboard/DVD ROM
CASE (I don't think)
Font and Rear 90mm Fans
Hard drives


Thanks!

Edit:
Newegg out of X850XT?!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Go.x=0&Go.y=0
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Old 12-07-2006, 02:20 PM   #2
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Asus P5B-VM $125.99
Corsair Value Select DDR2 677 2-512m $113
PSU- If it isn't ATX2.0 dual 12v then you will need one,
Optical Drives?
OS?
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Old 12-07-2006, 02:44 PM   #3
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Asus P5B-VM $125.99
Corsair Value Select DDR2 677 2-512m $113
PSU- If it isn't ATX2.0 dual 12v then you will need one,
Optical Drives?
OS?
Optical Drives?? I don't need a hard drive/floppy/cdrom

I don't need an OS, I'll be using Windows XP Pro SP2

PSU: http://www.coolermaster.com/index.ph...e=+RS-430-PMSR
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Old 12-07-2006, 03:00 PM   #4
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That PSU is an older ATX 1 which is a single 12v rail. If you plan on a low end video card or on-board video that supply may be OK. The 12v current on that supply is a bit low for an E6600 and a video card. Best bet is to geta quailty 400 to 450w ATX 2.0 supply.
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That PSU is an older ATX 1 which is a single 12v rail. If you plan on a low end video card or on-board video that supply may be OK. The 12v current on that supply is a bit low for an E6600 and a video card. Best bet is to geta quailty 400 to 450w ATX 2.0 supply.
Onboard is a no. I'll just get a dual then. How much does a quality one go for?
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Old 12-07-2006, 03:32 PM   #6
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For a mid-level video card: $54 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104954
Get into the upper range: Around $75 and up for quailty 500w and bigger
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Old 12-07-2006, 03:35 PM   #7
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Motherboard: ASUS P5B-VM
Site: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131043
Price: $125.99

Processor: Core 2 Duo e6600
Site: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003
Price: $309.99

Memory: Corsair ValueSelect 512MB X2 VS512MB667D2
Site: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145569
Price: $111.98

Power Supply: FSP Group AX450-PN
Site: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104954
Price: $53.99


Total: $601.95


Should that power supply hold up good running X850XT?
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Old 12-07-2006, 04:00 PM   #8
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An 850 Pro is 300w and so an XT is probably in the 350w range so your good to go.
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That will power an X850XT in a heartbeat. Good selections. If you are gaming, why get the G965 chipset? Go with the Asus P5B IF YOU CAN afford it for a bit more.
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Right now I'm looking at these motherboards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ubCategory=280

Anyone want to help find a better one? What would be the different between DDR2 800 and DDR2 667?

-I do not need onboard vid
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Why do you need 2 PCI-E x16 slots? The ones that are under $200 probably run at 4x anyways, and do not supppot SLI/Crossfire. I'd go with a plain P5B.

If you can afford it the P5W DH would be my pick if you wanted Crossfire.
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Why do you need 2 PCI-E x16 slots? The ones that are under $200 probably run at 4x anyways, and do not supppot SLI/Crossfire. I'd go with a plain P5B.

If you can afford it the P5W DH would be my pick if you wanted Crossfire.
I don't know which is better between Crossfire and SLI. I'd be using one video card for now, so I don't need 2x PCI-E...

ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131025


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I would have to change the memory to DDR2 800 right?
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Old 12-07-2006, 04:25 PM   #13
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I would have to change the memory to DDR2 800 right?
Only if you're going to overclock.

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So then that motherboard can run DDR2 667?
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Yes, it could run DDR2 533 for all that matters. Also, may want to get a Crossfire compatible video card just in case, if that one isn't already.
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Can I drop that PSU and use the one I have?
http://www.coolermaster.com/index.ph...e=+RS-430-PMSR

Dropped 1x RAM (can get another later)
Lowered motherboard (P5B)


Now:

Motherboard: ASUS P5B Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX
Site: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131030
Price: $139.99

Processor: Core 2 Duo e6600
Site: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003
Price: $309.99

Memory: Corsair ValueSelect 512MB VS512MB667D2
Site: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145569
Price: $55.99

Power Supply: FSP Group AX450-PN
Site: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104954
Price: $53.99

Video Card: ATI Sapphire X850XT PCI-E
Price: $110

Total: $669.96
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Can I drop that PSU and use the one I have?
http://www.coolermaster.com/index.ph...e=+RS-430-PMSR
That CoolerMaster PSU isn't a true ATX 2.0 power supply...the 450 watt FSP PSU is a better choice.

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You'll need a DUAL CHANNEL DDR2667 kit. You have but one memory module there.
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Just letting you know they have the x850x as an open box for $98, if your willing to go the 'open box' route
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What are you going to use the system for?

If gaming, then you need more ram, if just email, websurfing and lite stuff, then you're good to go.
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If budget is an issue, get the E6300 and put the money where it's really needed.
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