Hello, I am going to build a new computer, but it needs to be 800(+/-). , I am going to use it mainly for gaming. Here are the parts: Processor = I really dont know, which is better q6600,q6700, or 9300? Graphics Card = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121272 Mobo = Depends on Processor RAM = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...227267&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-20-227-267-_-Product PSU = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...341010&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-17-341-010-_-Product Drive = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136144 Case = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103010 Hard Drive = ? I dont know which one is good( I need <500) Please help me choose the missing stuff Thanks in advance!
In terms of CPU, neither will make a big enough difference in gaming compared to each other. Maybe 5% difference or so. The Q6600 is $190 and will overclock better than the Q9300 ($245) The Q6700 is $278. Out of the three, I think the Q6700 is the best, but also the most expensive. If you plan on overclocking, the Q6600 might be the best choice. Now, I am not sure if the GPU will bottleneck the CPU. Maybe the extra $$$ spent on a better/faster CPU, may not even make any improvements on your games. The 4850 is a very good card and probably the best for the money. The RAM seems good, but Sammorris recommended this to me saying it is fantastic: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197 For the PSU, sammorris recommends Zalman, Corsair, and Antec Green power. Check this one out: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 Your DVD drive is good. I don't know anything about cases, so can't help you there As for the HDD, I tend to stick with Western Digital and Seagate. Click for list Motherboard, I noticed the Gigabyte UD3P is on sale for $100: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358 This is the one I ordered: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128345 The total would be around $650 without the case and peripherals. So after the case, you should be under $800.
I'd recommend pulling a bit of money out of the CPU, going with the Q6600 OC'd at 3.0Ghz+ and putting that money towards the 4870 instead of the 4850. Your GPU will limit you more than your CPU. Also depends on what resolution you are running at as well.
Oh, and if you overclock your CPU, make sure you buy a good quality heatsink and fan. I bought a Tuniq Tower (even though I do not plan on overclocking): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154001 I was told this one is better: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=185&products_id=24734 I am not sure if pushing past 3GHz is a lot for the Q6600. If it is, then I would recommend Ultra120. Otherwise, the $35 savings from the Tuniq will save you on the 4870 or if you decide on crossfire, 2x4850.
