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Well I finally got my wish, my fiance's been making me hold off getting a new computer for years now, and finally we have some spare cash and christmas is coming and I don't want anything else but a computer. I've been asked to put together a list of components I'd like and send them to herself, where she will go pick them up and then I can put it together.
I've put together below a system to start, but I'm wide open to suggestions as I know lots of people here on the forums have a better idea about this stuff then I do.
All products will be purchased from Memory Express. There are other stores in Edmonton that sell parts, but none with the service these guys have. All prices are taken from that site.
Specifically, I've always went with Athlon, and I'm leaning towards the quad core just because of the price. I've heard they run really hot and loud, and that the new Athlons are pretty slick. This is going to be a gaming only computer, so whatever works best for that.
Intel - Core2 Quad Processor Q6600 2.4GHz w/ 2x4MB Cache
ILC: 735858191562 SKU: MX15884
1 $299.95
As far as mobos go, I've always went cheap, cheapest mobo was the one I bought. Went on a different path, looked for one that will do it all, but won't break the bank. This was a pretty solid choice, but once again, mobo's aren't my fortey (sp?)
eVGA - nForce 680i LT SLI T1 w/ DualDDR2 800, 7.1 Audio, Gigabit Lan, 1394, Dual PCI-E x16 SLI
ILC: 843368000868 SKU: MX18708
1 $179.95
As the trend continues, memory at 2gigs is the minimum. Thinking of pushing to 4, but I think that might be an upgrade for the future as I will still be using XP for now. I've always went with Kingston, but there are some solid memory companys out there that are way better then Kingston.
CRUCIAL - BallistiX 2GB PC2-6400 Dual Channel DDR2 Kit (2 x 1GB)
ILC: BL2KIT12864AA804 SKU: MX14500
1 $114.95
This is a done deal, not much to talk about here. Could have got the 1TB drive but I don't really need the room.
SEAGATE - 500GB Barracuda 7200.10 SATA II w/ NCQ, 16MB Cache
ILC: ST3500630AS SKU: MX12927
1 $119.95
Once again, something I'm more familiar with. Nvidia is my lifes blood, so I won't turn my back on them now. Was looking at the GTX but the price difference doesn't make me happy.
eVGA - e-GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB SuperClocked PCI-E w/ Dual DVI, HDTV-Out
ILC: 843368000493 SKU: MX16165
1 $299.95
Is it worth getting the Instant repair warranty. This is with Memory Express, really solid company in Edmonton and Calgary. I've never bought anything like that before, but might be worth it.
Sub Total $1,014.75
IPR Warranty $0.00
Shipping $ --.--
Total $1,014.75
If your wondering about all the EVGA choices on there, I've heard lots of good things about them. I'm partial to Gigabyte, but couldnt' find anything with Memory Express. I looked into prices from the US for this and ME is very comparable, even with a site like Newegg.
One last thing I need to decide on is a new keyboard. Current one is 5 years old, and in desperate need of retirement. Everything else I've been slowly upgrading. New dvd drive, sound card, case, psu, mouse, monitor has been bought already.
Critiques, slander, thumbs up w/e are welcome.
Blue2
I've put together below a system to start, but I'm wide open to suggestions as I know lots of people here on the forums have a better idea about this stuff then I do.
All products will be purchased from Memory Express. There are other stores in Edmonton that sell parts, but none with the service these guys have. All prices are taken from that site.
Specifically, I've always went with Athlon, and I'm leaning towards the quad core just because of the price. I've heard they run really hot and loud, and that the new Athlons are pretty slick. This is going to be a gaming only computer, so whatever works best for that.
Intel - Core2 Quad Processor Q6600 2.4GHz w/ 2x4MB Cache
ILC: 735858191562 SKU: MX15884
1 $299.95
As far as mobos go, I've always went cheap, cheapest mobo was the one I bought. Went on a different path, looked for one that will do it all, but won't break the bank. This was a pretty solid choice, but once again, mobo's aren't my fortey (sp?)
eVGA - nForce 680i LT SLI T1 w/ DualDDR2 800, 7.1 Audio, Gigabit Lan, 1394, Dual PCI-E x16 SLI
ILC: 843368000868 SKU: MX18708
1 $179.95
As the trend continues, memory at 2gigs is the minimum. Thinking of pushing to 4, but I think that might be an upgrade for the future as I will still be using XP for now. I've always went with Kingston, but there are some solid memory companys out there that are way better then Kingston.
CRUCIAL - BallistiX 2GB PC2-6400 Dual Channel DDR2 Kit (2 x 1GB)
ILC: BL2KIT12864AA804 SKU: MX14500
1 $114.95
This is a done deal, not much to talk about here. Could have got the 1TB drive but I don't really need the room.
SEAGATE - 500GB Barracuda 7200.10 SATA II w/ NCQ, 16MB Cache
ILC: ST3500630AS SKU: MX12927
1 $119.95
Once again, something I'm more familiar with. Nvidia is my lifes blood, so I won't turn my back on them now. Was looking at the GTX but the price difference doesn't make me happy.
eVGA - e-GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB SuperClocked PCI-E w/ Dual DVI, HDTV-Out
ILC: 843368000493 SKU: MX16165
1 $299.95
Is it worth getting the Instant repair warranty. This is with Memory Express, really solid company in Edmonton and Calgary. I've never bought anything like that before, but might be worth it.
Sub Total $1,014.75
IPR Warranty $0.00
Shipping $ --.--
Total $1,014.75
If your wondering about all the EVGA choices on there, I've heard lots of good things about them. I'm partial to Gigabyte, but couldnt' find anything with Memory Express. I looked into prices from the US for this and ME is very comparable, even with a site like Newegg.
One last thing I need to decide on is a new keyboard. Current one is 5 years old, and in desperate need of retirement. Everything else I've been slowly upgrading. New dvd drive, sound card, case, psu, mouse, monitor has been bought already.
Critiques, slander, thumbs up w/e are welcome.
Blue2
