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mafeishHASHISH

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I need a new rig, ASAP. I got like ~1000USD to spend, and I already got a case... soo here is what i came up with real fast, what do you guys think?

Intel Quad Core Q6600- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

EvGA Nforce 680i MoBo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188015

Corsair 4GB DDR2 RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

EvGA 8800GTS(g92) 512MB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130312

Cooler Master 750W PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171024

DVD burner and 400GB HDD.

It comes out to around $1090...
 
mafeishHASHISH said:
I need a new rig, ASAP. I got like ~1000USD to spend, and I already got a case... soo here is what i came up with real fast, what do you guys think?

Intel Quad Core Q6600- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

EvGA Nforce 680i MoBo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188015

Corsair 4GB DDR2 RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

EvGA 8800GTS(g92) 512MB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130312

Cooler Master 750W PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171024

DVD burner and 400GB HDD.

It comes out to around $1090...
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I would get an aftermarket cooler. I cant comment much on the motherboard but I hear alot of bad about the 680i's. If you need to have sli i guess its good, but otherwise a p35 or better is good and stable.
 
Forget the 680i unless you're going SLI /right away/. SLI as an upgrade path makes no sense.

Instead, I'd recommend you swap the 680i LT and 8800 GTS 512MB for:
DFI LanParty P35 Dark P35-TR2S - $140 shipped at Motherboardpro.com
and
the least expensive Radeon HD 3870GX2 you can find (~$400)

Should be considerably faster for about $100 more.

You don't need a 750 watt PSU either. Pick up a Corsair 620HX or 550VX for $60-80 instead. Look around for the best price -- Newegg tends to overcharge on quality PSUs.

There's a 4GB OCZ kit for $90 shipped $70 AR.

Save you around $30-50 on the PSU and $10 on the RAM after rebate.

I second the recommendation for an aftermarket HSF. The ZeroTherm Nirvana NV120 is on sale for $50 shipped $40 AR right now. Good HSF. That or the Scythe Ninja for $40 shipped, though the ZeroTherm is better.
 
I agree with silent-circuit.

SLI is only needed for high resolution 3D rendering. So, if you have or plan on getting a 1920x1080 LCD or higher, and want to game on it at native resolution, then keep SLI as an option (and upgrade to it very soon or get it outright). Otherwise, theres no need for it. There should be a single card solution that can still handle a 1920x1080 (or 1920x1200) LCD screen, and it should be more cost effective than an SLI setup. SLI as an upgrade path isn't worth it unless, again, a large LCD is in the future plans. There should always be a better single card solution, and you could sell your old card to help offset the cost.
 
I want to keep SLI as an option... I also want to use Nvidia, I prefer to stay away from ATi's mammoth card.
 
Sorry, I should mention that I game on a 22 inch LCD, 1680x1050.

But regardless, I would prefer the Nvidia chipset, isn't it better and it goes nicely with the Nvidia card and drivers.

I must mention, I am (somewhat) a Nvidia Fan-boy, so I may be biased.
 
P35 would be a smart decision. I just built a rig on an Asus p35 board, and it was a TON easier than my 680i build.

The x2 out performs the 8800 gtx and *maybe* the ultra. It's also slightly more expensive than the g92. The Corsair 620 PSu would be enough for that setup also.

I would get the ram the people above posted. I used the g.skill ddr2 800mhz ram for $99 off the egg in my build, and the p35 build I did. They work like a champ.
 
mafeishHASHISH said:
Sorry, I should mention that I game on a 22 inch LCD, 1680x1050.

But regardless, I would prefer the Nvidia chipset, isn't it better and it goes nicely with the Nvidia card and drivers.
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You don't have to match up the Nvidia card with the Nvidia chipset; there are no benefits to doing this. The point is that the 680/780i chipsets from Nvidia aren't very good compared to what Intel offers. Grab a good P35 or X38 motherboard and you'll have a better overall package.

I'd also swap out the RAM you have selected for this G.Skill 2x2GB DDR2-1000 kit @ $115. The Corsair HX 620 would suit your needs as well. The G92 would do fine for your size monitor, though if you have the spare budget consider moving up to the 3870 x2 or waiting to see what the 8800GX2 offers.

Finally, depending when you're building, the Q9450 will have arrived.
 
As others have said, keeping SLI as an option makes no sense. On a 22 inch monitor you have no need for SLI, as the extra power from that second video card only comes into play if you're gaming at a resolution of at least 1920x1200. As far as having SLI as an upgrade path (hence keeping it as an option,) by the time you are ready for a second card, a newer card will be out that will outperform two of your older cards in SLI. Furthermore, considering that nVidia rarely drops prices at retail on older products when new stuff comes out, you will pay less by buying a single, newer replacement card and by selling your first card than if you put in a second card to keep up. SLI is only of benefit if a) you have the cash for two cards now and b) you're gaming at a resolution of 1920x1200. Stay with a single card, and you'll have a cooler, simpler system that is easier to maintain. More importantly, you'll have much better motherboard options available to you, as you won't be bound to the nForce chipset.

nForce chipsets run hotter and can be harder to OC than either the Intel P35 or X38 chipsets, especially with quad core processors. They are not terrible by any means, but if you have no need for SLI then there is absolutely no reason to get one when P35 and X38 boards are cheaper and OC more easily. Furthermore, many 680i boards do not have what I would consider to be a great record as far as reliability is concerned, especially considering that they're sold on the high end. Hopefully 780i boards will be better in this regard, but with the boards so new it's still early to tell.

The idea that geForce cards pair better with nForce chipsets is incorrect. The only benefit the nForce chipset provides is SLI. If you don't need SLI, then there is really no reason to consider an nForce chipset.

For your budget and needs, I recommend you consider one of the P35 boards already mentioned in this thread.

Good luck on the rig.
 
An excellent choice. Make sure, however, to read the features of the board, as many P35 boards vary in what they come with. The DS3L, for example, does not offer on board RAID. For that, you'd need the DS3R or the DS4.

You might also consider the Abit IP-35 Pro or a board from the ASUS P5K series.
 
The ABIT IP-35 series, ASUS P5K series, and the Gigabyte DS3 / DS4 series are among the best P35 boards on the market. Simply compare the feature list of the boards in these series to see which ones match what you'll need, then pick based on price / features.
 
mafeishHASHISH said:
yeah I would like RAID, because I'm using RAID in my current setup, and its really useful.

Anyways, what about this then http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131189

Would this run RAID. And I have ALWAYS had good experience with ASUS MoBos. I am actually running an A8V deluxe right now. :-D
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The P5K SE doesnt have RAID either. As Mark mentioned, the GA-P35-DS3R would be a great choice -- I have it and am real happy with it. If you want to stick with Asus, look into the P5K-E. The most popular board right now for Core2 builds is the Abit IP35 Pro, btw, which does have RAID, too.
 
DFI LanParty P35 Dark P35-TR2S - $140 at motherboardpro.com
Cheaper than an Abit IP35-Pro and better OCing options.

Asus customer support is horrid...
 
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