Ok here is the new set up for a gaming computer i am deciding to build.
(Case)
Ultra X-Blaster Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB, FireWire and Audio Ports
(Motherboard)
Asus P5N-E SLI NVIDIA Socket 775 ATX Motherboard
(CPU)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz / 4MB Cache / 1066MHz FSB
(RAM)
OCZ SLI-Ready Edition Dual Channel 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2 x 1024MB)
(Video Card)
EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Superclocked / 640MB GDDR3 / SLI Ready / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card
(Hard Drive)
Seagate / Barracuda 7200.10 / 500GB / 7200 / 16MB / Serial ATA-300
(Optical drive)
Sony DRU170C Retail DVD Burner
(Power Supply)
Ultra / X-Finity / 800-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm Fans / SATA-Ready / SLI-Ready / Active PFC
(more Information)
1.$2000 Budget
2.Getting it from www.tigerdirect.com
3.First PC Build
4.Get more parts that is not included on this list above.
Total Cost:$1,625.87
*without mailin rebates
2007-07-09 02:52:54 · 4 answers · asked by Ainoskedu 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
This setup looks much better than the first. Only thing I see is that you have changed the power supply from 600W to 800W. This probably added at least $100 cost, and its not really necessary, a 600W is plenty for that setup. Other than that, everything else is good. As for what other people said, Vista's compatibility issues are extremely overstated, most games will work on it. As for the first guy saying get 3GB instead of 2, very bad idea. If you get 3GB there is a very good chance that it will cause dual channel mode to now work, since the third 1GB stick will not be part of a matched pair. This effectively cuts the memory bandwidth in half, which is definately not a good thing. Stick with matched pairs, either get 2GB or 4GB, and as I said in the first answer, 2GB is really plenty right now.
2007-07-09 05:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are on the right track, but I think with a little more research you can save your self some $$$.
I did an article on how to build a custom pc, the project was a standard PC that would not have to be upgraded for at least three years and be non-propriatory with ease of upgrade.
You can get some tips and info at my web site...
2007-07-09 03:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by rider200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool. Your computer will be great. Go for XP {OS} and later upgrade to vista since lot of games don't work in vista. A Microsoft gaming keyboard and mouse will be the best choice for gaming.
2007-07-09 03:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by ♠The Boss♠ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty diesel setup, what OS are you planning to put on? If its Vista I'd recommend another gig, 3GB is Vista's sweetspot, like 2GB is XP's.
2007-07-09 02:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by therealchuckbales 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋