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Hi,
I'm going to be assembling a system.
Here are my parts accomponied with Canadian prices.
I will be purchasing these parts from local stores, I have attached links aswell.

CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2.2GHz Dual Core Socket 939 1MB L2 Cache $689
(http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007268&cid=CPU.611)

Motherboard:
Asus A8N-SLI Premium $219
(http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007442&cid=MB.693)

Video Card:
Leadtek GeForce 6800 / 256MB / PCI-Express $337
(http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1188782)

Memory:
Ultra Dual Channel 1024MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory ( 2 x 512MB ) $168.99
(http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=30260)

Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar SATA II (WD2000JS) 200GB 7200RPM 8MB Buffer (OEM) $125
(http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007289&cid=HD.96)

DVD Writer:
NEC ND-3540 (Silver) 16x DVD+/-R 8x DVD+RW 6x DVD-RW Writer 4x DVD-R/6x DVD+R Double Layer (OEM) $59.99
(http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007513&cid=CR.184)

DVD Reader:
LG (CDR-8162B) 16X DVD-ROM Drive (OEM) $26.99
(http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=000211&cid=CR.196)

Case:
Premium 2531 Blue ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB and Audio Ports and Ultra X-Connect 500-Watt Power Supply $114.99
(http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1419126&Tab=5&NoMapp=0)

Floppy Drive:
Generic $10

Sub Total: $1750.96
Taxes: $262.64
Total: $2013.60

Let me know what you think about the system components, your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
 
Hey
After reading some posts, I'm having second thoughts about the motherboard selection, should I stick with the ASUS or go with the DFI Lanparty NF4 SLi?
Any input is greatly appreciated.
 
OK. If you want to focus on overclocking, you may want to look into the DFI but the ASUS Premium is a great board with great reviews and willl still overclock decently. I would look into different RAM (possibly Corsair XMS) and try to get a better video card (say a 7800GTX if you can!)
 
Hi,

Nice looking system there. Personally, I would look at an ASUS board (A8N deluxe, or similar), or an MSI board. Good ol' [H]ardOCP has reviews of various boards as they are relased, so check that out to get an idea of what you want. Or, just use NewEgg or the manufacturers website to find out more.

Also, while you will be more than happy with a 6800, if you can afford it go for a 7800GT or GTX, which would be an awesome match for the CPU. But if that isn't really an issue, you'll be more than fine with a 6800. Also, maybe opt for 2GB of RAM? What do plan on doing with the system?
 
Thanks for the great advice.

I plan to do some gaming (I'm not a huge gamer) I basically plan on playing:
Battlefield 2 (1024 x 768)
Flight Simulator 2004
Command and Conquer Generals
Rollercoaster Tycoon

and when Call of Duty 2 and Civilization 4 come out, I'll play those aswell. (Not High Quality, just normal 1028 x 768.)

I also run a website so I will use flash, photoshop, and dreamweaver quite often. Not to mention the occasional video in premiere for school.

Thanks Again!
 
Well COD is going to be very demanding on performance so you will want to look into the 7800GTX and possibly 2 GB or Ram.
 
Cool. The dual-core setup will help productivity in flash and that. Not to mention games :p

And it'll play those games well at that res, at a pretty high detail level as well.

Good luck and have fun with it!
 
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