My New Rig - Need Thoughts & Opinions

[TheGhost]

I need help with a few components in a new rig I plan to build this summer. Here's what I have so far:

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819115017)
$220

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ZALMAN CNPS 9700 NT 110mm 2 Ball Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835118020)
$70

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EVGA 132-CK-NF79-A1 ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813188025)
$340

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BFG Tech GeForce 9800 GX2 BFGE981024GX2E Video Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814143128)
$530

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Western Digital Caviar GP 1TB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822136151)
$200

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SILVERSTONE ST1200 1200W Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817256041)
$300

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CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820145198)
$300

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SONY Black and Gray SATA Blu-ray DVD-ROM Drive Model BDUX10S (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827131054)
$150 (Amazon has it for less than Newegg)

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DELL ULTRASHARP 2408WFP 24-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-6272)
$604

Total: $2714

Still looking for a case. I'm having a lot of trouble deciding. I have a Thermaltake Armor right now, which is very large and very heavy, so I'm looking for something smaller & lighter.

Also note, I'm shooting for just under $3000.

[Amit]

I won't disagree with anything you've chosen but I express doubt about the motherboard and the video card. Do you really need all those features on the motherboard? I've seen a few that have quite a few good features and still manage to drop the price considerably. Also, isn't the HD 4870 512MB supposedly faster than the GeForce 9800GX2? It's also supposed to be cheaper too. All you have to do is wait until IIRC June 15th to see many benchmarks of how the HD 4870 performs against the GeForce 9800GX2.

I found this (http://forums.legitreviews.com/about15370.html) benchmark of the HD 4870 vs. the GeForce 9800GX2 on the Legit Reviews forum. If the benchmark is real, it appears that HD 4870 outperforms the GeForce 9800GX2 by a good 20% in Crysis.

Here's the link again: http://forums.legitreviews.com/about15370.html

[SnaFuBAR]

my zalman cpu cooler isn't keeping my processor as cool as i'd like it to. consider something else.

[Masterz1337]

I have the same processor. It's awsome. Except mine cost me 600$ a year ago D-:.

[Patrickssj6]

If you want to spent so much money...I would wait for GPU/CPU fusion cores. Duno.

[Atty]

Do not buy that CPU HSF. Buy the one I got, I'll link you when I get around to it.

E: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

Cheap and extremely effective, near the same temps as the -insert whatever its name is, I fucking forget- for half the price. The direct touch heat pipe design is great. Only one flaw, which isn't even that bad, its based on Intel's LGA775 pin locking HSF clamp shit, which is better then a back plate install, for some, but annoying at times. Only thing you'd have to worry about is if you plan to move it a lot and violently too.

[Abdurahman]

This Is My Computer I'm Thinking Of Building:

GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail 89.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337)

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail 219.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017)

A-DATA G series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ADQVE1B16KG - Retail 83.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211281)

Hanns·G JC-199DPB Black 19" 8ms LCD Monitor - Retail 169.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254009)

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD4000AAKS 400GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM 69.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136076)

And An 8800GT OC 512mb from BFG Tech AND a BFG 650watt PSU For $235! (http://www.bfgstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BFGPERFBNDL)

I'm a cheap-ass, so this system amounts to $1150 After Tax And Shipping.

You like? Or does it sucK?

[Atty]

Drop that HD to a Seagate 320GB and save about 100 bucks. And inspect your damn PSU.

Also, not you ghost, Aburdhamahamahamahmasfhsdlkfjs;dlfkjl'safkdjsldkfj safjdfa'fdkjsfkid.

[Abdurahman]

Ooooh sorry atty! It was 69.99, not 169.99! I don't know how that 1 got there!

Also I was going to get the Seagate Barracuda 320gb With Perpendicular Recording (whatever the fuck that is) for the same price, but it went out of stock, So I chose this one after reading the reviews.

[InnerGoat]

Do not buy that CPU HSF. Buy the one I got, I'll link you when I get around to it.

E: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

Cheap and extremely effective, near the same temps as the -insert whatever its name is, I fucking forget- for half the price. The direct touch heat pipe design is great. Only one flaw, which isn't even that bad, its based on Intel's LGA775 pin locking HSF clamp shit, which is better then a back plate install, for some, but annoying at times. Only thing you'd have to worry about is if you plan to move it a lot and violently too.i'm helping him with it. going to cram a quad into a minitower and run a 30" display :D

[Atty]

Tell him to pay the hosting bill before buying a PC.

[Abdurahman]

Oh yeah ghost I am liking how that pc is going to be. You must have infinitely deep pockets! :awesome:

[Atty]

No, we just click a lot of ads.

[Xetsuei]

The only thing I don't like is the BFG 9800GX2, get EVGA. You could also get a better cooler, I'm not sure which ones are good anymore but I know from experiance the 9700 isn't that great. For a case I would say CM Stacker 830, but it's pretty huge so I'm not sure you'd want it.

[Amit]

Double Post!:omfg:

[Patrickssj6]

Double Post!:omfg:
Redundant Post!:omfg:
Also, why did you rep me saying fusion cores are funny?

BFG or eVGA doesn't really matter...I'd prefer the eVGA but I'm running an Nvidia chip from a polish company right now and it's running great as well. :D

[Bodzilla]

dont you already have a kick ass computer??

[Zeph]

dont you already have a kick ass computer??

Yep. I think he should wait another year.

[Bodzilla]

it's a hell of alot smarter then blowing another 3 grand for a slight performance upgrade.
Wait till the next series of cards mate.

because atm your performance to cost ratio is like 1 : infinity

[Matooba]

I go for a ASUS board. Been hearing good things about them. Picked one up myself.

P.S. NewEgg Rules!!!!

[InnerGoat]

it's a hell of alot smarter then blowing another 3 grand for a slight performance upgrade.
Wait till the next series of cards mate.

because atm your performance to cost ratio is like 1 : infinityHe's able to go with the new 45nm quads and see a big boost as he uses multithreaded apps a lot.

[TheGhost]

I'm actually not looking for much of a performance increase right now. We're actually probably going to get a $200 GFX card and build a smaller one. Also, I'm selling my current computer now before it loses much more of its value.

[Sel]

Dammit, I think my computer just got put in its place D: