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
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.
Everything looks fine except for a few things. I would get this ram instead. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231144 Don't pay for Windows Vista, download XP pro instead. Buy Arctic Silver thermal Paste. Get this CPU cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134 Also If I were building a computer I would build a quad core. Much easier to sell down the line.
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!
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.
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.
lol abuzar, it's all good no apologies required 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.
