New Intel Quad-core build for gaming

[cypher23]

This is my first build and I was just wondering if all of these are compatible. I plan on running Vista 64. Any suggestions appreciated!

Processor - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail $190

Motherboard - Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $230

Case - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $50

Power Supply - Antec EA650 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 Power Supply - Retail
$100

DVD drive - ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model DRW-2014S1T - Retail $32

RAM - CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail $87 x 2 = $174

Video card - VisionTek 900241 Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $185

Hard drive - Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS 250GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $80

Total cost $1041

[shadowpr]

A few suggestions.

First, change that mb to a asus p5q.

Second, change the hard drive to a seagate 7200.11 sata drive. The 500gb are teh sweet spot, but there is a special on the 1tb at dell.com.

Also, most will suggest a faster dual core for gaming. The e8400 or 8500 is a good.

And with the money saved from the motherboard, you can get a better video card.

[Force Flow]

For the same price as the 250GB drive, you can get a 500GB drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288


Note, you will need a 64-bit O/S to take advantage of more than 3.5GB of RAM. I noticed you were getting 8GB.

[cypher23]

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I'll be going with the intel e8400 and the p5q motherboard. Yes, I will be using Vista 64

[chuck4456]

are much better POWER SUPPLY options:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703005

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

You will have killed that ANTEC within 6 months.