Hello
I am new to this forum and I would like to say Hello to everyone and thank you for providing such wonderful information for me to review.
I am trying to build a gaming computer that will be used solely for gaming. I hope all the components can last a good long while and maybe I would replace the graphics card in a year or two. I am getting a quad core so the system will be that much more future proof.
This is my first time building so I would like everything to work with very little problems. When I overclock, I plan to clock the Q6600 2.4 to about 3-3.2 max because people seem to say that is stable. I would like to play the current games out as well as upcoming FPS's.
Everything will be bought through Newegg, Amazon, and clubit.
Monitor: 22" Samsung 2253BW or 22" Dell 2208 - Newegg - $270
Case: LIAN LI PC-B25B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Newegg - $230
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping - clubit.com - $224
GPU: EVGA 8800gts 512mb OC - Amazon - $270 (no tax, free shipping)
Mobo: ABIT IP35 Pro or GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 or GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L - Newegg - $110-200.
PSU: Corsair 520HX - Newegg - $110
HD: WD 640GB 7200rpm - Newegg - $110
Memory: 4gb (2x2gb) G.Skill 800 - Newegg - $80
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 + Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - Newegg - $50
DVD Drive: Pioneer DVR-215DBK - Newegg - $30
OEM: Vista Home Premium 64bit OEM -$99.99
So I am sure the first thing I am going to hear is that the case is too expensive. I tend to agree. I however am very picky about my cases and I want something classy and stylish without being a floodlight in a bed room. I really like Lian-li cases as they are very well made and they seem to meet my minimalist design needs. Will everything fit comfortably in a mid-tower? Case recomendations would be great I'd like to just get the cheapest mobo as long as it will overclock to where I want but I have heard I should go for the other two I mentioned. Any comments on this issue would be great as well.
I have the perogative to save my money whereever I can but never do I want to skimp on quality. I just want the best bang for the buck and think I am pretty close.
Thanks again for the folks on this forum
I am new to this forum and I would like to say Hello to everyone and thank you for providing such wonderful information for me to review.
I am trying to build a gaming computer that will be used solely for gaming. I hope all the components can last a good long while and maybe I would replace the graphics card in a year or two. I am getting a quad core so the system will be that much more future proof.
This is my first time building so I would like everything to work with very little problems. When I overclock, I plan to clock the Q6600 2.4 to about 3-3.2 max because people seem to say that is stable. I would like to play the current games out as well as upcoming FPS's.
Everything will be bought through Newegg, Amazon, and clubit.
Monitor: 22" Samsung 2253BW or 22" Dell 2208 - Newegg - $270
Case: LIAN LI PC-B25B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Newegg - $230
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping - clubit.com - $224
GPU: EVGA 8800gts 512mb OC - Amazon - $270 (no tax, free shipping)
Mobo: ABIT IP35 Pro or GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 or GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L - Newegg - $110-200.
PSU: Corsair 520HX - Newegg - $110
HD: WD 640GB 7200rpm - Newegg - $110
Memory: 4gb (2x2gb) G.Skill 800 - Newegg - $80
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 + Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - Newegg - $50
DVD Drive: Pioneer DVR-215DBK - Newegg - $30
OEM: Vista Home Premium 64bit OEM -$99.99
So I am sure the first thing I am going to hear is that the case is too expensive. I tend to agree. I however am very picky about my cases and I want something classy and stylish without being a floodlight in a bed room. I really like Lian-li cases as they are very well made and they seem to meet my minimalist design needs. Will everything fit comfortably in a mid-tower? Case recomendations would be great I'd like to just get the cheapest mobo as long as it will overclock to where I want but I have heard I should go for the other two I mentioned. Any comments on this issue would be great as well.
I have the perogative to save my money whereever I can but never do I want to skimp on quality. I just want the best bang for the buck and think I am pretty close.
Thanks again for the folks on this forum