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Building new gaming computer

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Troop

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Ok I am going to be making a new gaming computer. I dont really know how to overclock so I am trying to get high performance parts. My budget is about $1300-1400. This is what I was thinking of getting so far. Any help is appreciated of what to get.

ASPIRE X-Navigator with 500w psu- 160 http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

SAMSUNG 160GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive- $81
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

PDP SYSTEMS Memory Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 1GB (512MBx2) DDR PC-3200- $185
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

MSI "K8T NEO2-F" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard- $98
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

AMD Athlon 64 3500+- $271
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

eVGA nVIDIA GeForce 6800GT Video Card- $388
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE


NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive- $63
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

Microsoft Xp- $ 92

Artic Silver- $8

Witch is about $1345 without shipping and $1384 with shipping

Any comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks



 
You don't really need that 500 watt PSU, or the Arctic Silver (unless you want to stay extra cool, which is always a good thing).

What games will you be playing on this thing, and how long do you want to keep the parts before an upgrade?
 
i will prolly be playing games like hl2 and more of the newer games. I dont really want to have to upgrade anytime soon.. as long as possible would be best
 
Troop, I started a similar topic the other day, and received a lot of helpful and insightful feedback from various people. Some people directed me towards a 754 based system while others are suggesting a 939 based system along with PCI-E and and SLI capable motherboard. Certainly compelling arguments for both, as well as a significant price differential between the two options.

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...4214&enterthread=y
 
here is my recommendation, msi neo2 platinum would be better than the via chipset based motherboard you chose.
 
neo2 platinum is what a lot of peole seem to be using to oc. i would suggest a good motherboard prob not Via but instead nvidia with sli or pci-e that you'll be able to upgrade once you want to. 3000+ or 3200+ are cheaper and seem to do well overclocking, but since you are new to oc i say get a good socket 939 mobo. if in a while you'll have another budget for a new computer, go for the 754 and what you are looking at will work just fine. get the neo2 plat. 939 and 3500+ if you can swing it.
 
Originally posted by: Troop
i will prolly be playing games like hl2 and more of the newer games. I dont really want to have to upgrade anytime soon.. as long as possible would be best
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A 6800 GT is probably best for that, as you chose, but a 6800 with a 16 pipe unlock is not a bad choice either.

This memory is really nice, and it has a great price.

Depending on whether you would like to overhaul or upgrade will decide between 754 and 939, respectively.
 
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