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[Eriol]

Below is a possible build im considering, let me know your thoughts or any changes. I can go up in price if the item is worth the additional cost.
Thanks for your help

Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processo Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail $275

MoBo ASUS P5E-VM DO LGA 775 Intel Q35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $115

Case NZXT HUSH Black Computer Case - Retail $85

Graphic Card BFG Tech GeForce 8800GTS (G92) BFGE88512GTSE Video Card - Retail $300

Power supply Unknown

DVD-RW LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner included extra White bezel, with 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE Model DH-20A3P-08 - Retail $27

DVD-RW LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner included extra White bezel, with 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE Model DH-20A3P-08 - Retail $27

HDD Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320820A 320GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM $75

Monitor HP w2007 Black-Silver 20.1" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail $260
Total $1284

[Eriol]

Im also looking for ideas on a power supply.
thanks again

[Eriol]

whoops, replace the listed HDD with this one
Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $150

[shadowpr]

Fist, I would change the dvd drives to sata ones.

Also look at the seagate 7200.11 500gb drive sata.

For a power supply, you could go with the Corsair 620, or 650.

And don't forget ram. Look at Corsair 2x2gb DDR2-800.

[Eriol]

Heres an updated listed, how does this look for decent computer.
thanks again

Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail $275

MoBo ASUS P5E-VM DO LGA 775 Intel Q35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $115

Case NZXT HUSH Black Computer Case - Retail $85

Graphic Card BFG Tech GeForce 8800GTS (G92) BFGE88512GTSE Video Card - Retail $300

Power supply CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail $150

DVD-RW LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-05 - OEM $32

DVD-RW LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-05 - OEM $32

HDD Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $150

RAM CORSAIR 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model VS2GB667D2 - Retail $50

RAM CORSAIR 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model VS2GB667D2 - Retail $50

Monitor HP w2007 Black-Silver 20.1" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail $260
Total $1499

[shadowpr]

I was talking about this hd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288

Make one of those dvd burners a retail copy, so you get the nero software for only like $3 more.

And for ram either: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145176 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184

[Eriol]

Great,
thanks for your help

[Katreat]

I assume you switched Ram and HD from shadows links so wont comment on those.

Is there a reason you are getting a mb with on board video? I dont really know that board but if you have a dedicated video card most people go with a standard ATX board like the P5K series. But maybe you have a reason.

Have you considered the 8800 GT? You are paying more than $100 for what appears from video reviews to be a very minor increase in performance. Dont get me wrong, the new GTS is a better card, I just dont think it is a $100 better card. Again, choice is yours, just listing it as an option.

Also, just a bit of advice, take a look at the 20" widescreens at a local store. I persoanlly felt I was stepping down from my 19" standard when I got mine because the 20" ws are the same height as a standard 17" monitor. So I sent mine back and bought myself a 22" ws which has the same height as a standard 19" monitor. Just something to think about.

Kat