My Core 2 Quad Build Thread

[hrlptl5]

Well I am in need of a decent gaming computer since this one can't handle any games at all, so I did a few research and came up with this:

Motherboard: ASUS Rampage Extreme LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16813131334R

Video Card: GeForce GTX 275 896MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125290

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115207

Memory: Crucial 6GB DDR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148247

Hard Drive: HITACHI 0A38016 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145233

Power Supply: LOGISYS Computer PS550ABK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817170010

ATX Full Tower: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811162054

CPU Cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835150082
That's all I have for now, the monitor/keyboard and mouse don't need to worry about.

Any inputs would be great, since this is my first build.

[glc]

The X48 chipset is not stable, stick with a P45 - P5Q Turbo is recommended.
For gaming, go with a fast dual core instead of a crippled quad. E8400 or E8500 is recommended. If you want a GOOD quad, get a Q9550.
With P45, you need a 2x2 kit of DDR2-800, any major brand that's on the Asus QVL.
Logisys power supplies are not quality units, you need a good one for that hungry video card, look at Corsair.
You do not need a CPU cooler unless you are heavily overclocking.
WD Black drives are better than Hitachis.

[hrlptl5]

Originally Posted by glc The X48 chipset is not stable, stick with a P45 - P5Q Turbo is recommended. For gaming, go with a fast dual core instead of a crippled quad. E8400 or E8500 is recommended. If you want a GOOD quad, get a Q9550. With P45, you need a 2x2 kit of DDR2-800, any major brand that's on the Asus QVL. Logisys power supplies are not quality units, you need a good one for that hungry video card, look at Corsair. You do not need a CPU cooler unless you are heavily overclocking. WD Black drives are better than Hitachis.

holy cow no kidding on the p45 supports up to 16gb!

[glc]

It supports 16gb but there aren't any 4gb DDR2 modules out there. Effective limit is 8gb.

[Masaki 7-11]

Originally Posted by glc It supports 16gb but there aren't any 4gb DDR2 modules out there. Effective limit is 8gb.

I have seen a few 4GB DDR2 modules, but they are crazy expensive (for the most part), and I haven't seen any on the QVL from motherboard manufacturers. Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231181

[glc]

Those are the first 4gb modules I've seen that weren't just for servers.