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Here is what I have picked so far below. I can't decide if I want to go with AMD or Intel though. I am hearing different stories from others that Intel isn't good for games, stay with AMD. And my current Dell has a Intel Pent D and has been nothing but a issue. So I am curious what you guys have to say. Help me complete this system. I want to keep the cost between $500-600 shipped for all the parts and use quality parts as well. This is going to be gift for my brothers Christmas. It will be used for gaming, internet browsing. If you think some parts need to be moved around, give me some ideas. Thanks!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119137 $79.99
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148262 $69.99
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139003 $79.99
CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX ATX12V V2.2 450W Power Supply 90 - 264 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231087 $59.99
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Total so far: $289.96 w/out shipping

I am leaning more towards a 8800GT to go with the current 24" 2407FPW from Dell. The following items I already have:

24" Dell Monitor 2407fpw
Vista Ultimate
Keyboard / Mouse Wireless
TV Card
 
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Intel is awesome for games. Don't know what they are smoking.

Intel is cheaper and better at the moment, as far as the performance you get. Get a nice Core 2 Duo and P35 chipset motherboard.
 
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Originally posted by: OdiN
Intel is awesome for games. Don't know what they are smoking.

Intel is cheaper and better at the moment, as far as the performance you get. Get a nice Core 2 Duo and P35 chipset motherboard.
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Any advice on what to complete the package above? Like what processor, fan, and board?

Thanks!
 
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Mobo:

Asus P5K - $126.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131180

Or for something cheaper - Gigabyte GA-P35 DS3L - $94.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128059

CPU

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 - $189.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115029

Or Cheaper, if you want to overclock:

C2D E4500 - $124.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115031


For a cooler...depends on if you are overclocking. If not, you can probably just use the packaged cooler with these chips. If you want to overclock, you'd need something better. Maybe a Thermalright Ultra-90 for a less expensive option. Or a Scythe Ninja Mini.
 
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