Well I'm planning on ordering sometime this weekend, and would love a little feedback on my choices. I'm trying to stay around the 700 dollar mark but I'm willing to up the price a little bit if needed. Here's what I have so far.
Motherboard- This is the one place I'm stuck. I was all set to go with the GA-EP35-DS3L, but then It seems like the EP43 just got released. The added features are very tempting for 10 extra bucks, but I can't find any reviews yet.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337 $89.99
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128347 $99.99
CPU- The 7200 just seems to amazing to pass up at that price. Looks like it overclocks like a beast.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052 $131.99
RAM- 4 gigs for a good price. A-data seems like a decent brand.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052 $84.99
Video Card- Good price on an EVGA 8800 GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130357 $159.99
PSU- read good things on this Antec, and I don't plan on SLI so I shouldn't need a huge PSU right?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007 $59.99
Case- I'm skimping here, but I don't need anything fancy and this one wasn't bad looking.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147075 $25.99
CPU Fan- This one seems highly recommended.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134 $26.99
Hard Drive- Skimping a bit here to, but 250GB should be enough for now. I can always add another later.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148261 $57.99
My two real concerns are the MoBo choice, and any potential conflicts I might be missing. I'd also love any input on any tweaks I could make to bring the price down, or worthwhile upgrades even if it ups the price slightly. Thanks in advance everyone.
Motherboard- This is the one place I'm stuck. I was all set to go with the GA-EP35-DS3L, but then It seems like the EP43 just got released. The added features are very tempting for 10 extra bucks, but I can't find any reviews yet.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337 $89.99
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128347 $99.99
CPU- The 7200 just seems to amazing to pass up at that price. Looks like it overclocks like a beast.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052 $131.99
RAM- 4 gigs for a good price. A-data seems like a decent brand.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052 $84.99
Video Card- Good price on an EVGA 8800 GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130357 $159.99
PSU- read good things on this Antec, and I don't plan on SLI so I shouldn't need a huge PSU right?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007 $59.99
Case- I'm skimping here, but I don't need anything fancy and this one wasn't bad looking.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147075 $25.99
CPU Fan- This one seems highly recommended.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134 $26.99
Hard Drive- Skimping a bit here to, but 250GB should be enough for now. I can always add another later.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148261 $57.99
My two real concerns are the MoBo choice, and any potential conflicts I might be missing. I'd also love any input on any tweaks I could make to bring the price down, or worthwhile upgrades even if it ups the price slightly. Thanks in advance everyone.