I'm planning a build any suggestions?

daizone88

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First post here. I was wondering if anybody could give me some feedback on my future system.

This'll be my first build and I was wondering if anybody had any changes they would make. Here's my list of parts:

Case: Lian Li PC-V1000APlus II
PSU: SeaSonic S12-600 ATX12V 600W Power Supply
Mobo: ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
GPU: eVGA GeForce 8800GTX
RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (TWIN2X2048-6400C4)
HDD1: Seagate Barracuda 320GB
HDD2: Seagate Barracuda 320GB
DVD-RW: NEC Black 16x DVD+/- R/RW/etc.
CPU Fan: ZALMAN CNPS9500LED
Case Fans: Scythe 4710KL-04W-B19-V54 120mm Case Fan x 3
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum
Speakers: Logitech Z-5500

I'll be using this computer mainly for gaming and my digital art. As for monitors, I would eventually like to set up a dual monitors. Does anybody else have any suggestions for PSU, RAM, Case Fans, or Sound Cards. I looking to minimize my system noise and keeping my system fairly cool. I'm also looking to OC my system mildly. Thank you for all your help.
 

hurtstotalktoyou

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That seems a bit on the overkill side of things. I'd try trimming down a bit.

Maybe something like this:

Asus P5B-E retail
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 retail
Giel Ultra 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 retail

and use the stock cooler w/ no extra case fans
 

Roguestar

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I'd go lower with the RAM; because his CPU has a high multiplier it doesn't need as high an FSB and he doesn't need to break the bank on RAM. I'd say get some DDR2-667 instead of the 800.
 

daizone88

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Well here's the thing, my parents are paying for $2,000 of the system which is about what I have w/o the sound card and speakers. I probably won't be updating my computer for another few years either. I'm trying to build the best possible rig with a $2000 budget.