Back in the saddle! New System!

[tsgraysonv2]

Well about 3 years ago, I built an expensive phase/pelt system that died a horrific water death. So my wife made me get a Dell. Now I am back to build my own setup that I want to OC and was wondering what people parts people thought of for a $2500 system. Thanks in advance!!!

 

[DaveSimmons]

For gaming?

$2,500 should buy you something fast enough that overclocking is pointless except as a hobby.

 

[foges]

Do you already have accessories such as screen, keyboard, OS, etc...?

 

[tsgraysonv2]

I alreays have the screen but want to upgrade the mouse and keyboard. I will use the computer primarily for gaming. I probably need to pick up a new windows because I want the Vista upgrade.

 

[n7]

eVGA 680i or Asus P5W DH Deluxe
E6600
Team Xtreem 2x 1 GB DDR2-800 4-4-4
Tuniq Tower
Corsair HX620 620W
eVGA/BFG/XFX 8800 GTX

A few ideas you can build upon.

 

[TSGrayson]

Thanks! Since all I remember is pelt/waterblock....what are some of the good CPU coolers?

 

[Boyo]

Try the Actic Freezer 7 or the Zalman 9500/9700 for your HSF.

 

[TSGrayson]

Any other recommendations?

 

[Skyguy]

For CPU coolers?

-Tuniq Tower
-Scythe Ninja/whatever
-Zalman 9500/9700
-Arctic Freezer 7

All very capable....mostly differ in price and cooling ability. Tuniq for more extreme overclocks on air, Arctic for cheaper budget, Zalman for all around sexiness and usage.

 

[TSGrayson]

Anyone else have any inputs?

 

[TSGrayson]

bump

 

[secretanchitman]

C2D E6600
2x1GB of DDR2-800 or higher ram
the p5w dh deluxe (intel 975x chipset), the p5b deluxe (intel 965x chipset) or the evga nforce 680i board
74GB raptor (if you want a fast HD to boot from)
320GB (or higher if you wish) seagate hard drive
probably an 8800GTS or even a 8800GTX

that should be a base for you if your budget is $2500.

*cough lucky duck cough*

 

[jacktesterson]

Ill sell ya a XP 1700+ on ECS K7S5A with 512 MB Ram for 2k...u can use the other 500 to upgrade it