Cheapest possible 8800GTX system?

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davidober

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I have an extra 8800GTX, and instead of putting it in my current rig in SLi mode, I've decided to build a second gaming system for my son. However, I want to spend as little as possible. This would be the first system I would build myself.

Here's what I have already:

1) Monitor (A crappy Sylvania that runs native at 1280x1024)

2) 8800GTX

I'm guessing I need:

Case: Not sure what to go with here, since the 8800GTX is so big

Mobo: Completely lost here. I will definitely want to overclock the CPU, so I want a mobo that will help me here, but I'm a total noob still, so I don't know what to do regarding a mobo...

CPU: I'm thinking the E6300 or E6400?

RAM: ???

Hard Drive: ???

CD/DVD: ???

PSU: ???

Am I missing anything?

How much do you think I will have to spend for all this? Can I keep it below $800???

Any help and/or suggestions is greatly appreciated. :)

David
 
I'd say wait a week or two to see if the E4300 fall to their MSRP. That would be a better, cheaper buy than the E6300.
 
e6300 overclocked
gigabyte ds3 mobo
sony 16x dvdrw for around $30 on newegg
ram - 1gb or 2gb of corsair xms
case - thermaltake armor jr?
hdd - 80gb for os, something else bigger for storage of games and media
sell 8800 gtx, buy 8800 gts and put extra money toward ram
 
Why are you looking on spending all that dosh on the 8800GTX, for a Monitor that only supports 1280x1024? :confused:

I'm well sure that you could grab a cheaper card that will run any game now & coming future at the max..? And even leaving possible upgrading for crossfire or Sli support?

Means you can venture out on better Processors, Ram etc.. :)

Plus dude, your'll have to spend around £50 or $70 for a decent mouse & keyboard.. I'm taking it that your wanting to game..?

My setups cost around £1200 / $1500 but that was a while ago..:rolleyes:
 
I agree, unless you are planning on getting a larger display, you are wasting your cash on a GTX to only run at 1280x1024, it will simply not shine. A GTS would even be overkill at that res, except for the (soon to be) DX10 capabilities.


EDIT: I see you ALREADY have the GTX, so I suggest skimp on something, save, and get a display that will make that GTX shine like the jewel it is! Think in the 1600x1200 range or better, or better yet, 1680x1050 or better :)
 
Well,

GIGABYTE GA-965P-S3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $108.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail $195

Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm CPU Cooling Fan - Retail $39.99

NEC Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R - OEM $28.99

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250820AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $74.99

G.SKILL 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit $109.99

XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply - Retail $51.99

Should leave you to get CASE and Keyboard and Mouse for you liking at max $154.06 in order to stay under $800

If you don't need it you could always drop the CPU cooler and use the stock one, also you might want to get another gig of memory for the machine before too long. Finally I don't know anything about the PSU but I have seen it mentioned here as a cheaper alternative a few times. All prices are from Newegg with all spotted rebates factored in. Hope it helps :)

P.S: Hope I didn't forget anything...
 
Hehe first thing came to my mind, Pentium D 805 with some ghetto 533 MHz RAM on a Biostar motherboard, cheap case with 450w power supply and you're ready to rock!
 
With a 8800GTX? You might as well throw in a 7600GT because the 805 with 533 ram would severely limit the 8800.. :p
 
Dude, you rock!!! Thanks so much for the advice and help. :)

Darth Bobo said:
Well,

GIGABYTE GA-965P-S3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $108.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail $195

Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm CPU Cooling Fan - Retail $39.99

NEC Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R - OEM $28.99

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250820AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $74.99

G.SKILL 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit $109.99

XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply - Retail $51.99

Should leave you to get CASE and Keyboard and Mouse for you liking at max $154.06 in order to stay under $800

If you don't need it you could always drop the CPU cooler and use the stock one, also you might want to get another gig of memory for the machine before too long. Finally I don't know anything about the PSU but I have seen it mentioned here as a cheaper alternative a few times. All prices are from Newegg with all spotted rebates factored in. Hope it helps :)

P.S: Hope I didn't forget anything...
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