Help with new rig

[jdk2006]

Ok so I've haven't really been following the hardware market and developements for the last couple of years. I'm looking to build a new rig now that's gaming oriented. My budget is $2500 and I'd like to get as powerful as possible. If some people could post some configs that would be helpful.

 

[Sinn707]

Do you need everything including the monitor and OS?

 

[jdk2006]

don't need an OS

I'll take a look at monitors. A solid monitor is all I need. Monitor doesn't need to be included in budget.

 

[Sinn707]

XCLIO Windtunnel case $130
Intel 2 Quad Q6600 $266
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler $65
Scythe S-FLEX 1200rpm fan $20
Arctic Silver 5 paste $6
GIGABYTE GA-P35C $160
Corsair 620HX PSU $150 (AR)
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) $168 (AR)
MSI 8800 Ultra $595 (AR)
150GB Raptor $175 (AR)
320GB Seagate $80
X-Fi XtremeGamer $91
Pioneer DVR-112D $30


Total: $1934

This is an after 22nd of July build. Does not include OS, monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers.

Good luck.

 

[jdk2006]

I could spend a bit more than that. Any suggestion or other configs.

 

[jdk2006]

Also, how good is that processor?

 

[epidemis]

Eh, short of extremely marginal yet very expensive upgrades, you would be trowing money out of the window.

I would put the money you save towards an upgrade in the future.