My Current Build

[Burpy]

My Current Build

- Primary use will be Gaming.
- Plan on OverClocking the Q6600 to 3GHz Max.
- Budget at $1500 Max.

~ The Build ~

MB: ABIT IP35-E

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 + Thermalright Ultima-90 HeatSink

RAM: Patriot 4GB (2x2GB) PC2 6400

PSU: CORSAIR 520HX

OS: Vista Home Premium

Display: Soyo 24" DYLM24D6

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 320GB

Sound: Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic

GPU: eVGA 8800GT or GTS (G92)

Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5

Everything has been purchased except for the Graphics Card.
I will most likely go with a GT unless I can get a great deal on a GTS (G92).

This build started in early November & should be done by next week.
It's been a lot of fun, but I am really anxious to finish & finally play some games.

I initially intended to sell my GFX card (7900GTX) and upgrade to 8800GT on my s754 computer.
After selling my GTX in early November, I decided to just do a total build instead.

I didn't have a back-up PCI-e card, so I have been for the past month using a P3 500, 384MB RAM, GeForce 3,
running WindowsXP... It's been a very looong month as you can imagine.

I'm currently in the process of selling my old rig (sig) that will help pay for this build.
It's funny how just upgrading one part of a computer can snowball into a whole new computer.

 

[exar333]

Everything looks really good. The only thing I might mention is the PSU seems a little underpowered to me. Personally, I would feel more comfortable with closer to 600watts.

 

[MBrown]

I'd get this for an HD. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148288

How much is the display?

 

[Burpy]

I don't plan on running more than one HD and no SLI, so I think the 520HX PSU should hold up well.

I chose the 320GB HD because I got it for $60 shipped from fry's over Thanksgiving weekend.
The Soyo was $250 at OfficeMax, also from the Thanksgiving weekend sale.

 

[gauchodoz]

One question ? where did you get the Ultima-90 HS from? I've been having a hard time finding somewhere that has it in stock for a decent price.

 

[Burpy]

Thermalright Ultima-90

- SVC
- Jab-Tech
- NCIXUS

92mm Fans

- Jab-Tech

I guess it will come down to shipping costs between the three.

I bought my Quad + Ultima-90 from NCIXUS. They are a Canadian company that has a distribution center in the US. This was my first purchase from them and everything went off without a hitch.

 

[bamacre]

I think the 520 Corsair is fine.

For memory though...
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=40&threadid=2116041

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: MBrown
I'd get this for an HD. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148288

I agree with this HD selection.


Ausm