another rate my build threads

[ironroot]

Hi
Just for fun I was wondering what everyone thought of this build.
I am upgrading motherboard and cpu and ram but keeping video card

Case: CM Stacker 830
CPU: Intel e8400
Ram: DDR2 800 mhz
MBD: Intel DP43FT
Graphics: Nvidia 8800 gt
HD: 500 gig sata2
Power: Antec 650 watt

All total it will cost me $575

The only thing I have not decided on is aftermarket heatsink. any requimendations on that front would be good.
I am using that motherboard because my brother has it and it works great for him, and I am not doing any overclocking or sli so it has everything I need.

 

[HardwareGuru]

What is your budget on this build? What other parts do you need? Do you need O/S? What size monitor do you have?

 

[ironroot]

My budget is around $550, not including case, this does include shipping
All I need to buy is cpu, motherboard, ram, power supply
I got 22 inch and 19 inch monitors, don't need o/s I can get them for free from my school

 

[HardwareGuru]

$550? not including case? I would go with these parts since you have the Mobo

CPU - Intel Core 2 E8400(3.0ghz) for $160 w/free shipping
VIDEO/RAM (Combo Deal) - Sapphire Radeon HD4870 512MB($20MIR) + Corsair 4gig DDR2 800($35 MIR) both for $250
HD - WD 6400AAKS 640gig for $70 w/free shipping
PSU - Antec True Power Trio TP3 650W for $70 w/free shipping

Total: $550

 

[ironroot]

I have video and HD. I need motherboard and cpu and ram and new power supply

 

[tiraides]

$245 - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 & Asus P5Q Pro combo deal (free shipping on both & $15 mail-in rebate on motherboard)
$37 - Xigmatek HDT-S1283 (free shipping & $10 mail-in rebate)
$5 - Socket 775 Bolt-Thru Kit with screws & springs
$45 - G.Skill 2x2GB DDR2 1000 dual channel kit (free shipping)
$80 - Cooler Master Real Power Pro 650W PSU (free shipping & $30 mail-in rebate)
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$421 - Subtotal (not including shipping, taxes, or rebates)

I wanted to be different, so I chose a different power supply.

Though you have a video card already, if you want excellent gaming performance (especially on the 22 inch monitor), I strongly suggest that you get a different card. I didn't include one since you told us you didn't need it, but I agree with HardwareGuru on this subject.

The Xigmatek HDT-S1283 is one of the best CPU coolers around. It works best with a retention bracket -- it makes installation easier and the CPU cooler more stable -- but since the "stock" one is OOS at the moment, the "generic" Socket 775 bolt-thru kit would work just as well.