My first build, gaming pc after the price cuts -- Opinions?

[sswilson]

Yeah, I'm still quite pleased with it. :)

The only issues I can come up with is the lack of multimedia buttons, and the fact that it doesn't play nice with PS2 adapters but that doesn't seem to be an issue with recent (at least 2 years) bios'.

Can be hard to find as well.... if you're interested in one, let me know I'll put you in touch with my local dealer...... :)

[Whatshisface]

Ok, I definitely will not go for the G15, could go for that one or maybe the Saitek Eclipse Keyboard for $60...

[ebdoradz]

PSU Silverstone are rock solid

Corsair too

[Whatshisface]

I'll take a look at those tonight....

[cujo]

Originally Posted by Babrbarossa

for the RAM- unless you're using Vista 64 bit (which you probably shouldn't), only about 3GB max will be recognized and used. 2 GB will be fine until you feel like going for more later (or eventually changing to ddr3 if you get a p35)

actually i use vista 32bit and i routinely hit 70% or so of my 3326mb that it recognizes...

[Long John Silver]

Hey dude, im a newby to computer so i cant offer much help, but heres what I got. For the keyboard, as said before, dont go with that combo. I have the G5 and the G15 and love it. I can see why people dont like the G15 though, seeing as it has so many functions. If you dont mind paying quite bit, i would say the diNovo Edge, or the Enermax said above. You can also get the graphics card cheaper for around 380, or 400 Superclocked. Ill give you the links when i get home.

Hope this helos
Silver

[Whatshisface]

Here is my updated list:


Mobo:

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R w/ DualDDR2 1066, 7.1 Audio, Gigabit Lan, PCI-E x16
- $159.95

CPU:

Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6600 2.4GHz w/ 4MB Cache
- $269.95
(I will get the equivalent in price after the cuts with 1333FSB )

RAM:
OCZ Platinum XTC REV.2 PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit - $149.99 (-$50 MIR) (NCIX)

GPU:

eVGA e-GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB PCI-E w/ Dual DVI, HDTV-Out
-$429.95(-$30 MIR) - I'll update once I get Silver's links

Case:
Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer Case - $119.95

HDD:

Seagate 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 SATA II w/ NCQ, 16MB Cache
- $89.95

PSU:

Corsair HX 620W Modular Power Supply w/ Triple +12V - $169.95(-$20 MIR)

DVD-Drive:

Samsung SH-S183L Lightscribe 18x18 Dual Layer DVD+/-RW, SATA, Black
- $42.95

CPU Cooler:
Sunbeam Tuniq Tower 120 S754 S939 S940 S478 LGA775 Heatpipe Cooler 120MM Fan CPU Heatsink- $58.99 (NCIX)

Sound Card:

Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio, OEM
- $59.95

Speakers:

Altec Lansing VS3251 Powered 5.1 Audio System
- $59.95

Keyboard:
Enermax or
Saitek Eclipse Keyboard -$60

Mouse:
Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse - $64.94



Total: $1863.17 (including tax + express shipping from NCIX)
-$100 in MIR if I ever get them... (OCZ seems to fail at doing this)
-----------
$1763.17

[cujo]

Originally Posted by Whatshisface

Here is my updated list:
CPU:

Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6600 2.4GHz w/ 4MB Cache
- $269.95
(I will get the equivalent in price after the cuts with 1333FSB )

i would actually buy now and avoid the 1333fsb cpus. yes the G0 steppings are looking good but you'll need a much better motherboard to hit those higher fsbs that will be necessary to max out the cpus.

oh and the rough equivalent will be an e6550 running at 333x7.

now quad core is a different story. with the q6600 dropping to 266usd you're really not that far off when you convert that to cdn. that's my plan anyway.

[Long John Silver]

Here is the superclocked...
EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Superclocked 640MB GDDR3 SLI Ready PCI Express Dual DVI HDTV Video Card 640-P2-N825-AR in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

And here is the one you are looking at...
EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB GDDR3 SLI Ready PCI Express Dual DVI HDTV HDCP Enabled Video Card 640-P2-N821-AR in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

and the keyboard in case your crazy and wanna spend the money...
Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard 967685-0403 in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

and the same keyboard with a better price but no picture...
Buy - DirectCanada

Silver

[Supergrover]

Originally Posted by Whatshisface

Here is my updated list:


Mobo:

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R w/ DualDDR2 1066, 7.1 Audio, Gigabit Lan, PCI-E x16
- $159.95

CPU:

Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6600 2.4GHz w/ 4MB Cache
- $269.95
(I will get the equivalent in price after the cuts with 1333FSB )

RAM:
OCZ Platinum XTC REV.2 PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit - $149.99 (-$50 MIR) (NCIX)

GPU:

eVGA e-GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB PCI-E w/ Dual DVI, HDTV-Out
-$429.95(-$30 MIR) - I'll update once I get Silver's links

Case:
Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer Case - $119.95

HDD:

Seagate 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 SATA II w/ NCQ, 16MB Cache
- $89.95

PSU:

Corsair HX 620W Modular Power Supply w/ Triple +12V - $169.95(-$20 MIR)

DVD-Drive:

Samsung SH-S183L Lightscribe 18x18 Dual Layer DVD+/-RW, SATA, Black
- $42.95

CPU Cooler:
Sunbeam Tuniq Tower 120 S754 S939 S940 S478 LGA775 Heatpipe Cooler 120MM Fan CPU Heatsink- $58.99 (NCIX)

Sound Card:

Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio, OEM
- $59.95

Speakers:

Altec Lansing VS3251 Powered 5.1 Audio System
- $59.95

Keyboard:
Enermax or
Saitek Eclipse Keyboard -$60

Mouse:
Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse - $64.94



Total: $1863.17 (including tax + express shipping from NCIX)
-$100 in MIR if I ever get them... (OCZ seems to fail at doing this)
-----------
$1763.17

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