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Old 04-29-2008, 12:53 AM   #1
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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - $279.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036


GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Dynamic Energy Saver Ultra Durable II Intel Motherboard - $129.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128086

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - $144.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $64.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262

EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card – $299.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130339

Total= $919.95


I already have a copy of windows xp professional, cd/dvd rom, and an Antec 900 case.

I'm not really sure on the video card I keep reading the the 8800gtx is equal or better. Thanks for the help.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:47 AM   #2
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Everything looks good. About the video card, its up to you. I have an 8800 GT 512mb OC and from the reviews ive read, the GTX isnt really that much better than leaps and bounds. I would wither get an 8800 GT or thats GTX.
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Old 04-29-2008, 07:08 AM   #3
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i would go with one of the 7200.11 HDD like this. It has 32mb cache instead of only 16.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148309


also you might want to consider 8800 gts 512 (g92) good price/performance.
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Old 04-29-2008, 08:38 AM   #4
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Unless you plan on overclocking, you can drop the ram down to ddr2-800.

I second getting a 7200.11 series seagate hard drive.
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Old 04-29-2008, 09:05 AM   #5
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Basically, agree with others. If not planning on serious OC then drop to DDR2 800 ram, the faster ram will just step down to processor speed anyway. On HD go for the 32 mb cache for faster seek times. Not a real noticable improment but they are about the same price.

The older 8800 GTX is a bit slower I think but with 768 mb on board memory instead of 512 it has some advantages in certain games when running high Resolutions and Antiliasing. For raw speed the 9800 GTX is faster. Check out this review:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...view,1800.html

The problem that both face is they are over a $100 more than the 8800 GT and GTS and the performance difference is just not that great so as others have mentioned they kind of miss the sweet spot in the market. Still, if it fits in your budget they are faster without a doubt.

Not sure if you have older CD/DVD or just already bought it, but just as a worning, the newer MB do not have native IDE support so if your burner is IDE you might think about picking up a new SATA one for around $30 since it is a new build. Cheap insurance to make sure everything goes together smooth, the 3rd party controllers have been somewhat problomatic from what I have read.

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Old 04-29-2008, 12:26 PM   #6
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You don't have a power supply
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Old 04-29-2008, 09:44 PM   #7
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Thanks for all the help so far really appericate it. I also forgot to mention I have a 650watt power supply already. If your wondering I'm trying to build the best possible computer within my budget (which is around 1200) to play Ago Of Conan on.

I decide to make the following changes:


BFG Tech BFGE98512GTXOCXE GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $354.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143132

This seems like the best single video card I could find.


Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS 250GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive -$79.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=ST3250310NS

I agree, why not for only $15 more.


OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory -$114.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227267

Took your advice and went down to 800 since I don't plan on OC'in.

Thanks again to all those who helped
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133219

That 9800gtx is going for $270 shipped? No reason to get the other card.
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Old 04-29-2008, 10:25 PM   #9
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That one is already OC'ed, 755MHz (vs. 675MHz standard), 2300MHz (vs. 2200MHz standard). Do you think it's worth the extra cost?
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Old 04-30-2008, 12:34 AM   #10
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Decided to make the following changes:

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ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard- $146.99


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131232


Video Cards


MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card- $224.99 x2


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127325
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what size monitor are you using? if you are using 24" and below then I would reocmmend sticking with a none SLI set up. The SLI will be a little bit faster, but the real advantage is in resolution which does not kick in until you are on a larger monitor. Also, I think your 650w PSU will be a bit small for a GTS set up but I could be wrong. check out the Nvidia site for power requirements but I think the minimum is like 750w.

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Old 04-30-2008, 07:38 AM   #12
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Definitely listen to Kat. Unless you are high res/large screen gaming sli is not a good choice atm.

If you really want something like that, get a 9800gx2.
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:54 PM   #13
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Alright with that info I guess there is not point in getting two,


GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - $89.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059


MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card -$224.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127325

COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA-A1 ATX12V / EPS12V 750W Power Supply 115/ 230 V Nemko, TUV, cUL, CE, BSMI, FCC, CCC -$129.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171024

I think my 650W should be fine but if it's not I'll probably get this one.
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Old 04-30-2008, 03:10 PM   #14
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For a single card set up 650 w should be plenty. With your proposed set up you could probably get by with 550w or so and be comfortable. But a bit more gives you headroom to upgrade in the future.

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Old 04-30-2008, 03:11 PM   #15
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Don't get that power supply. Cooler master aren't that great.

Look here

It's a very good list. Look at the top 2 tiers only.
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