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My first SFF build...

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BigGreg85

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The system in my sig I built about 3 years ago, and I need an upgrade. I have been waiting for a SFF that supports an Intel 2 Core Duo....This is what I have so far....

Shuttle SD37-P2-BK-V1 Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Duo/Pentium EE/Pentium Intel 975X Aluminum Barebone - Retail $399.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail $220.00

or

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail $315.00

Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model KVR667D2N5K2/2G - Retail $214.99

BFG Tech BFGR76256GTOCE Geforce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail $143.99

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000KS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $174.99

POWERCOLOR T55E-P03 PCI-Express x1 Interface TV tuner card - Retail $69.99


I then already have the SAMSUNG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache E-IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner - OEM


What do you think of this set up?....is it worth it to get the E6600 for the extra $95?
 
I think the $100 should be spend on better video card, x1900 gt or 7900gs...
 
First off, what will you be doing with the system?

If you're going to be gaming I would definitely get a better video card. I would recommend this but since you're getting a Shuttle it won't fit alongside that tv tuner.

Have you considered getting an SG-01 and mATX motherboard? You can get both for roughly $250 total, then you could get the better video card or processor with money to spare.

With the SG-01 you get the added benefit of being able to re-use the case (new motherboards for Shuttles aren't readily available) and you can use pretty much any power supply you want (if the one in the Shuttle goes bad then it will be hard to replace).

Shuttle's do have a smaller footprint (the SG-01 is 7" longer, though it is roughly the same width and height), so if you're trying to keep the footprint down then the Shuttle is a good choice.
 
Get an x1900AIW. They're cheap, clock well, run games great, and have a built in TV tuner.
 
alright thanks guys...I appreciate the responses...do you think I will have any problem with either of those video cards fiting in my shuttle case?
 
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