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Another new pc builder seeks advice.

Discussion in 'Building a new PC' started by dino21tx, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. dino21tx

    dino21tx Member

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    OK, I am thinking about trying to build my own PC. Here is what I am thinking of. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    BFG Tech BFGE88512GTSE GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

    $30.00 Mail-in Rebate $319.99
    $299.99



    ZEROtherm ZT100 thermal grease - Retail
    Item #: N82E16835887010
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $5.99

    Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2K2/2G - Retail
    Item #: N82E16820134218
    Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy -$85.00 Instant
    $319.98
    $149.98
    ($74.99 each)

    GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail
    Item #: N82E16813128059
    Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
    Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99 -$10.00 Instant
    $99.99
    $89.99

    Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail
    Item #: N82E16819115029
    Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
    Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.992 Year Extended Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 $189.99

    Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
    Item #: N82E16832116202
    Return Policy: Software Return Policy $109.99

    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail
    Item #: N82E16835118223
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
     
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    This did not copy correctly. Here is actually what I am thinking of.

    Case:
    Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

    CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail

    HD Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

    RAM Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory (@ $GB Total)

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

    Video Card BFG Tech BFGE88512GTSE GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

    Heatsink/Fan ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail

    OS Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM

    ZEROtherm ZT100 thermal grease - Retail

    SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S203N - OEM

    ASUS Black ATAPI/E-IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A-BK - OEM

    What else do I need besides a keyboard and mouse? I figured I would use my old ones.

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
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    Can someone please help??
     
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    abuzar1 Senior member

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    You should consider switching your processor to E8400, if you can get your hands on one... Also I hate to change the GPU choice, but the MSI Geforce 8800GT is on sale for 184.99 after rebates at newegg... That's over a 100 dollar price difference!
     
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    EDIT: Oops, wrong thread.

    Yes the E8400 is an excellent choice if you can find one for a good price.
     
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    he quoted his price (current newegg price) for the E6750 to be 189.99
    The E8400 is listed as 239.99... I'm assuming he's using U.S. prices so that's only a 50 dollar difference.... AND if by any off chance there's a micro center near his home, they have in store prices for the E8400 for 199.99 which is only a 10 dollar difference... I was just recommending it because it's clearly a better processor, and the price difference in the U.S. is not that significant.

    Also, if he changes his GPU choice (though I don't really know that much about nvidia cards), he'll save around a 100 dollars of which he can spend on the better processor,and still have money left over.
     
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    I'm so sorry, I was replying to a different thread. lol stupid of me.

    The E8400 isn't in stock anywhere online that I've looked though.
     
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    lol abuzar, it's all good no apologies required :p

    as far as being in stock, you're right apparently they aren't available with online retailers... hmm... i dunno, guess he's "stuck" with the E6750, unless he can find it reasonably priced at a local retailer.
     

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