I have most everything figured out, except for where to buy the E6600 and I could use a cheaper PSU. So here's the specs: (all from newegg)
Processor: Intel E6600 ~$350
Where's a reliable store to buy from? When will newegg have it?
Case: Antec P160 $93.99
Link to Newegg
PSU: OCZ 520watt???? $134.99
Link to newegg
Hard drive: Seagate 7200.10 250GB $79.99
Link to newegg
Burner: Nec 3550A (silver) $30.99
Link to newegg
Memory: OCZ Platinum 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 800 $195.99
Link to newegg
OS: Windows XP Home $89.99
Link to newegg
Motherboard: Asus P5B (P965) $169.99
Link to newegg
OR
Abit AB9 Pro $159.99
Link to newegg
I looked at the SLI mobo, but it has this built in wifi thing or something. Its a bit spendy too, otherwise I would consider it for future graphics upgrade.
Total comes to around $1,200 with shipping. Plus or minus a bit.
I read the "Feeding the Monster" and the Abit AB9 pro reviews on anandtech, but seem to have pretty much the same overclockability/everything, except the high-resolution gameing, the Abit did slightly better. A friend says Asus, but the review tells me Abit. Which one?
As far as graphics cards, I'll get one, but not right away. This is my first build so I want to make sure everything works. I *could* spend money on the 7900 GTX, but I would rather get a card that plays new games just as well. I probably won't be doing alot of high-res gaming, but maybe in the next year when I regain part of the money I spent. What graphic card plays fairly new games really well?
The PSU I think is a bit overkill, unless I go with the 7900? I need a recomendation. Aren't Antec power supplies quiet?
I haven't ever overclocked, but I think I will give it a shot once the computer is up and running. Any changes to anything?
Thanks for your help! I plan on ordering this all the 3rd week in August, I'll be on vacation til then. Will any better mobo's come out?
Processor: Intel E6600 ~$350
Where's a reliable store to buy from? When will newegg have it?
Case: Antec P160 $93.99
Link to Newegg
PSU: OCZ 520watt???? $134.99
Link to newegg
Hard drive: Seagate 7200.10 250GB $79.99
Link to newegg
Burner: Nec 3550A (silver) $30.99
Link to newegg
Memory: OCZ Platinum 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 800 $195.99
Link to newegg
OS: Windows XP Home $89.99
Link to newegg
Motherboard: Asus P5B (P965) $169.99
Link to newegg
OR
Abit AB9 Pro $159.99
Link to newegg
I looked at the SLI mobo, but it has this built in wifi thing or something. Its a bit spendy too, otherwise I would consider it for future graphics upgrade.
Total comes to around $1,200 with shipping. Plus or minus a bit.
I read the "Feeding the Monster" and the Abit AB9 pro reviews on anandtech, but seem to have pretty much the same overclockability/everything, except the high-resolution gameing, the Abit did slightly better. A friend says Asus, but the review tells me Abit. Which one?
As far as graphics cards, I'll get one, but not right away. This is my first build so I want to make sure everything works. I *could* spend money on the 7900 GTX, but I would rather get a card that plays new games just as well. I probably won't be doing alot of high-res gaming, but maybe in the next year when I regain part of the money I spent. What graphic card plays fairly new games really well?
The PSU I think is a bit overkill, unless I go with the 7900? I need a recomendation. Aren't Antec power supplies quiet?
I haven't ever overclocked, but I think I will give it a shot once the computer is up and running. Any changes to anything?
Thanks for your help! I plan on ordering this all the 3rd week in August, I'll be on vacation til then. Will any better mobo's come out?