Good build?

[xxsashixx]

Is this a good build? My budget is around 9-$1000. I still need a good motherboard that supports 1333FSB and has firewire headers. Also is the case I picked a good case? Thanks.

PS: This will be my "base" system, when I have everything running I will upgrade to 7900GS KO and ~500W PSU.

PSS: Im in Canada, so no newegg prices please. Thanks

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 dual Core Processor LGA775 Conroe 2.66GHZ 1333FSB 4MB Retail (July 22nd $183US ~ $193CAD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA2 3GB/S 7200RPM 16MB Cache Ncq Hard Drive
Saitek Eclipse 2 Keyboard Silver Black 104 Key W/ Purple Red blue Key Illumination
Samsung SH-S183L Black SATA DVD+RW 18X8X16 DVD-RW 18X6X16 DL 8X Lightscribe DVD Writer OEM W/ SW
Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400 2GB 2X1GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL 5-5-5-12 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory
Coolermaster Centurion 534 ATX Tower Case 5X5.25 1X3.5 4X3.5INT Black No PS

Shipping & handling $0.00
Insurance $8.54
Sub Total $569.29
6% GST $34.67
7% PST - BC residents $40.45
Total $652.95

Parts From Old System
eVGA 6800 GT PCI-E
Thermaltake TR2 430W
Logitech G5
Logitech X-530
Logitech Precision Headset

 

[cprince]

If you want, you can spend another $100 and get the Q6600. You might also want to get some RAM with lower timings. Don't forget some case fans.

 

[xxsashixx]

nah I don't need that much power. Anyways I asked around and a person told me that my 430W is not enough for the C2D, true?

Quote "but your power supply seems underpowered because your core 2 duos are going to eat power. Find a good 550W for your troubles."

Also what is a good motherboard for the E6750

Edit: Yea I have some case fans already from my old system, and is that case good? Thanks.

 

[bobber205]

I have a 430 watt Cooler Master PSU with a C2D and it works fine.
Though more power never hurts.

 

[xxsashixx]

ok thanks, still.. whats a good motherboard that has 1333FSB and is the case good?

Also what about Ocz Platinum Xtc REV.2 PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-15 240PIN Dimm Dual Channel Memory Kit?

 

[LOUISSSSS]

the Gigabyte DS3(R) is very popular among the forum users here....

 

[xxsashixx]

p35c-ds3r or p35-ds3r?

edit: once again.. good case?

edit: yea I might get the Q6600 since its 266$ on July 22nd. Is it a good choice for me? Since I don't upgrade that much. I only upgrade like every 2-4 years.

edit: ok.. looks like i'm getting the P5N-E SLI board, thou which one would be better the p35(c)-ds3r or this p5n-e sli?

 

[drextremeops007]

p35c-ds3r if you have plans to use DDR3 RAM in the future. If not, the p35-ds3r is fine. IF you have no plans to run SLI, its better to get the p35 based mobo.

 

[xxsashixx]

alright thanks

heres my updated list:

Intel Core 2 Q6600 Quad Core Processor Kentsfield LGA775 2.4GHZ 1066FSB 2x4MB Retail (Based on July 22nd ~$280CAD Price)
Asus P5N-E Sli Nforce 650I Sli LGA775 Conroe Atx 2PCI-E16 1PCI-E1 2PCI SATA2 Sound Gblan Motherboard
Ocz Platinum Xtc REV.2 PC2-6400 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-15 240PIN Dimm Dual Channel Memory Kit
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA2 3GB/S 7200RPM 16MB Cache Ncq Hard Drive
Coolermaster Centurion 534 ATX Tower Case 5X5.25 1X3.5 4X3.5INT Black No PS
Samsung SH-S183L Black SATA DVD+RW 18X8X16 DVD-RW 18X6X16 DL 8X Lightscribe DVD Writer OEM W/ SW
SAITEK ECLIPSE KEYBOARD Black USB W/ 104 SILVER KEY & BLUE LED KEY ILLUMINATION

Shipping & handling $0.00
Insurance $11.85
Sub Total $789.86
6% GST $48.10
7% PST - BC residents $56.12
Total $905.93

 

[Noobtastic]

Are you gaming?

 

[xxsashixx]

sometimes.. not a hardcore gamer so i dont need SLI. I'm more of a person who works and multi-tasks, and I upgrade every 2-4 years

 

[xxsashixx]

bump?

 

[Roguestar]

If you're not gaming, get the cheaper P35 board.

Get the cheapest DDR2-800 that's on offer when you're buying, not the OCZ Platinum unless it's nearing the best value for 2GB PC2-6400.

 

[xxsashixx]

well... I will be gaming.. but not hardcore

 

[xxsashixx]

bump

 

[xxsashixx]

hmm.. now that I think about it.. should i get the E6xxx and wait for better Quad Cores? or should I just get the Q6600?

Also if I should get the Q6600, I hear it gets pretty hot, what is a good, not too expensive, cooler for it, as the stock sucks, as I heard. Thanks.

Edit: Also like I said earlier i upgrade 2-4 years, is Q6600 more "future proof" or should I get the E6xxx and wait for 2nd/3rd gen quad cores which COULD be better than Q6600?