im not the type to buy a new PC that often, the only thing i usually upgrade is getting more ram, and a better video card. my PC even though its stable, just can't cut it in todays games.
GIGABYTE 3D AURORA GZ-FSCA1-ANB Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
120
SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
120
SAPPHIRE 100176U Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
170
i could get the x1950xt for the same price at newegg, but i read that it runs very hot and very loud. that means if i want to run it quite, i need an aftermarket cooler which will add to the cost. therefore, im choosing this card which has a very good cooler on it stock. probably upgrade in the future when better stable cards comes out. thought about the 320mb 8800gts, but heard about the alt-tab bug, nvidia did say they will come out with a fix sometime late this month or september. im not holding my breath.
CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail
125
Patriot eXtreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
240
ill be running xp sp2 with all the updates, i know i will most likely only see 3 gig of memory, but eventually when the times comes to get vista, ill be fine, and able to max out at 8gig mem.
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
150
excellent reviews, and the other 16x pci express slot may come in handy in the future.
CORSAIR CMXAF1 Fans - Retail
20
fans for the system memory. not for O/C purposes, but jsut to keep it stable. in my system, my ddr1 memory is hot to the touch. im thinking ddr2 mem runs cooler though because of the lower volts.
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E 120mm Case Fan - Retail
20
to be used with my CPU heatsink
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler - Retail
65
most likely gonna have to lap it
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping Kentsfield 2.40GHz 8MB L2 LGA 775 Processor Retail BX80562Q6600 SLACR
300
guaranteed G0 stepping as opposed to newegg. same price as well. looks like they sold out htough, darn. gonna give em a call or something to see when new batches comes in.
don't wanna risk getting a B3 from the egg. anyone know a different reliable place to get a guarantee G0 stepping??
not waiting for AMD's new cpu. IMO, only reason they are quiet is because it doesn't perform to their standards. like the way they were hush hush with the 2900 video card.
total cost = 1500 USD after tax, and shipping
stuff taht i will reuse:
Audigy 1 using hacked audigy 2 drivers
logitech mx518
keyboard
2.1 monsoon speakers
dvd burner
dvd reader
floppy
GIGABYTE 3D AURORA GZ-FSCA1-ANB Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
120
SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
120
SAPPHIRE 100176U Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
170
i could get the x1950xt for the same price at newegg, but i read that it runs very hot and very loud. that means if i want to run it quite, i need an aftermarket cooler which will add to the cost. therefore, im choosing this card which has a very good cooler on it stock. probably upgrade in the future when better stable cards comes out. thought about the 320mb 8800gts, but heard about the alt-tab bug, nvidia did say they will come out with a fix sometime late this month or september. im not holding my breath.
CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail
125
Patriot eXtreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
240
ill be running xp sp2 with all the updates, i know i will most likely only see 3 gig of memory, but eventually when the times comes to get vista, ill be fine, and able to max out at 8gig mem.
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
150
excellent reviews, and the other 16x pci express slot may come in handy in the future.
CORSAIR CMXAF1 Fans - Retail
20
fans for the system memory. not for O/C purposes, but jsut to keep it stable. in my system, my ddr1 memory is hot to the touch. im thinking ddr2 mem runs cooler though because of the lower volts.
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E 120mm Case Fan - Retail
20
to be used with my CPU heatsink
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler - Retail
65
most likely gonna have to lap it
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping Kentsfield 2.40GHz 8MB L2 LGA 775 Processor Retail BX80562Q6600 SLACR
300
guaranteed G0 stepping as opposed to newegg. same price as well. looks like they sold out htough, darn. gonna give em a call or something to see when new batches comes in.
don't wanna risk getting a B3 from the egg. anyone know a different reliable place to get a guarantee G0 stepping??
not waiting for AMD's new cpu. IMO, only reason they are quiet is because it doesn't perform to their standards. like the way they were hush hush with the 2900 video card.
total cost = 1500 USD after tax, and shipping
stuff taht i will reuse:
Audigy 1 using hacked audigy 2 drivers
logitech mx518
keyboard
2.1 monsoon speakers
dvd burner
dvd reader
floppy
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