Go Back   PCMech Forums > Help & Discussion > Build Your Own PC

Need Some Help? Type Your Keywords Here:

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 07-24-2007, 05:19 PM   #1
Member (1 bit)
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1
First Build, e6600 or e6750, other questions

I've decided to build my own rig. I've been weighing my options and reading other threads. I'm not a big gamer, but do some. I will be using my computer mostly for internet, some gaming - mostly older games, and for burning and listening to music and video. I just want a killer computer that's more than what I need. I'd like to keep the price around $1000 - $1200 w/ monitor. Speakers don't have to be included, but I think I will spend another $150 or so on some Klipsch Pro media 2.1 speakers.

I'm going with newegg.com for just about every part except for the psu and the cpu. I've been planning on going with an E6600 CPU. The E6600 Is down to $179 right now on another site. The E7650 is going for $209. Should I go with the E6750 or stick with the E6600. I don't plan on over clocking, will the supply heatsink/fan be enough or should i spring for a $50 Zalman?

Here's my list, any advice would be appreciated.

CASE:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $40 after MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068

PSU: (FROM BUY.COM)
Corsair 520W SLI Certified Modular ATX Power Supply - CMPSU-520HX - Retail $80 after MIR

http://www.buy.com/prod/Corsair_520W...203270716.html

MOTHERBOARD:
ASUS P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $140

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131180

CPU:
Intel Core2 Duo E6750 CPU @ 2.66GHz 1333FSB 4MB L2 Cache 64-bit - Retail $209

http://www.buyxg.com/store/item.asp?key=CU-189-302

MEMORY:
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800(PC2 6400) - Retail $73 after MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

HARD DRIVE:
Seagate Barracuda 7200 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $80

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148140

VIDEO CARD:
EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Retail $100 after MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130085

MONITOR:
Acer X192Wbd Black 19" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 - Retail $180

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009112

BURNER:
LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail $40

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106072

OS:Microsoft
Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2B 1 Pack - OEM $90

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116056

KEYBOARD/MOUSE:
Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110 967561-0403 Black 102 Normal Keys 12 Function Keys USB + PS/2 RF Wireless Standard Keyboard Mouse Included - Retail $25

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126174

SHIPPING:

ONLY $8.64, nice.

Total price out-of-pocket: $1136
After Rebate: $1066
okayokay32 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2007, 05:52 PM   #2
Kickin' it
Staff
Premium Member
 
Alaron's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 7,723
Send a message via AIM to Alaron
Welcome to PCMech. Your list is very good, you've done your homework.

I'd stick with the E6750 if you can. It is a great bang for the buck right now. The included heatsink/fan will be plenty adequate.

My only suggestion is to pay a tad more for that Corsair 520HX from a reputable dealer. ZipZoomFly has it for $95 after rebate. Buy.com doesn't have a great reputation: http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Buy
__________________
Fold for PCMech: Team 13761
Alaron is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Still Need Help? Type Your Keywords Here:


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
My first build, a few questions. Nathan7056 Build Your Own PC 1 01-01-2007 10:57 PM
Some questions about a new DAW build pdlstl Build Your Own PC 24 11-02-2006 02:43 PM
Successful first build, but still more questions... roomwithamoose Computer Hardware 13 08-17-2004 02:02 PM
build your own computer questions dax3005 Computer Hardware 18 06-21-2003 04:05 AM
It's time for the Questions - getting ready to build my PC. Tarmenion Computer Hardware 3 06-05-2001 03:44 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:31 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2