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Old 12-17-2006, 07:28 PM   #1
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Revised build

I've researched a little and learned a little more since my first build specs. I think I have a good idea started but would like some input if possible. My budget is around $1200 but if I can get away with spending less that would be fine. I want to build a gaming machine for Vanguard when it comes out next month. I'm getting an OS from school so that's not going to be an issue. The parts I have so far are:

Case:Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail 131.98

MOBO:ASUS P5B Deluxe Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail 189.93

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz 2M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail $181.00

HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250620A 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM $85.93

Optical:
LITE-ON Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 5X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache ATAPI/E-IDE DVD Burner With LightScribe - Retail $42.12

RAM: CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $213.98

Video:??

PSU:??

Are the parts I've listed compatable?

I want a good video card but it doesn't have to be top of the line. I guess 512mb? I don't know much about cards. A link would be appreciated because I don't know what one model is from the next.

I also want a good reliable Power Supply that will be able to handle it.


Thanks again for all the help.
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Old 12-17-2006, 07:38 PM   #2
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Swap that hard drive out for a SATA one:
Seagate 7200.10 250GB

Get this ram instead, its better and cheaper.
Corsair 2gb DDR2 667

These would be some great gamer cards:
X1950PRO
X1950XT

Get one of these powersupplies:
Silverstone ST50EF
Sunbeam NUUO 550W
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Old 12-17-2006, 10:00 PM   #3
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I'll second that. Or a SeaSonic S12 500 watter.
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