New PC

[imported_junglist]

I am planning to build a pc within the next 2 weeks, just wanted some advice

PC will be used for watching movies and gaming. i am trying to keep the computer as quiet as possible. i definately want an intel processor. overclocking could be an option but not necessary. I just wanted to see if anyone had any advise on how i could make better within the same price range or if it was good enough as it is.

(NOTE: All prices are in AUD$ and items purchased from www.umart.com.au)

HDD - $135 Western Digital 500G SATAII 7200 rpm HDD(16Mb Cache)
DVD - $38 Samsung 20xDVD -/+R/RW
MOB - $208 Asus P5K-E Wifi
CPU - $211 Intel ATX E6550 CORE 2 DUO 2.33GHz/4MB CACHE/1333FSB/LGA775
GPU - $245 XFX GeForce 8600GTS 256M Dual DVI TV Out 675Mhz DDR3
MEM - $155 DDR2 Twin2X (2048MB Kit) 240-pin DDR2 XMS2-6400 Corsair
CASE - $179 Antec Sonata III MiniTower Case - Piano BlackW/500W PSU
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$1161

thank you in advance

 

[Big Fat Fish]

How is this

MSI K8N Neo2
512X2 MB Corsair Value Select Memory
AMD Athlon 64 X2
NVIDIA GEFORCE 7800GT
250GB WD SE16

WAIT WAIT WAIT.... That was 2 years ago!

 

[TestedAcorn]

Well, you could replace the 8600GTS with an 8800GT (if it was actually in stock somewhere) for only 20$ more. You could also get a slightly cheaper processor and overclock it a little. EDIT: Wait, why are you paying 245$ for an 8600 GTS?

 

[nyker96]

I think I can do better:

HDD - $135 Western Digital 500G SATAII 7200 rpm HDD (16Mb Cache)
DVD - $38 Samsung 20xDVD -/+R/RW
MOB - $90 Abit IP35-E
CPU - $125 E4500 /2MB Cache
GPU - $315 XFX PVT88PYDD4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3
MEM - $80 Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB DDR800 (1x1GB)
CASE - $139 Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
PSU - $120 Corsair HX 520 or Earthwatts 500W $80

 

[jskagg]

His prices look high because of his currency.

 

[nyker96]

Originally posted by: jskagg
His prices look high because of his currency.

hehe, you right!

 

[musicetime101]

Your build is quite good for the budget , but I think you should have a look at the Intel Pentium D 920 Presler 2.8GHz 2 x 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor ,ritht now it is on sale for $100 :
http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=67222

 

[jmmtn4aj]

Why on earth a Presler instead of a Core 2?