Need Help With New Build Please

schizle · 12-08-2007, 03:55 PM

What do you experts think of this build: I have about $1300 to spend on all listed plus I need advice on a video card. Thanks for your input!

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard
OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI ATX12V 600W Power Supply
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor
2 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (4GB Total)
2 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
LG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black E-IDE/ATAPI
Thermaltake CL-P0401 110mm Full-Range Fan CPU Cooler

Total so far = 1217.00

I'll be using the setup for amateur video/photo work, basic multimedia stuff.

schizle · 12-08-2007, 05:59 PM

Can somebody provide some feedback on this? I'd like to order parts in the next day or so. thanks for any help

oscaryu1 · 12-08-2007, 07:48 PM

$1300? Right now? Wait a few days/weeks and you'll see a big price drop as long as new processors that are cheaper AND better

**mep916** · 12-08-2007, 08:00 PM

Do you have a 64 bit operating system? If not, you'll need to get one if you plan on installing 4 GB of RAM.

schizle · 12-08-2007, 08:23 PM

What would a better processor be for multitasking/multimedia etc? The price point of Q6600 is far below the next quad processor - per pricewatch. Is intel having a known price drop in the next few days/weeks or just speculated to be sometime in the near future? I will most likely run 32 bit for now, good catch I'll just get the 2GB RAM.

Cleric7x9 · 12-08-2007, 08:29 PM

i have had trouble with that motherboard, just a warning. you should check out the MSI neo2 p35 for that build

**mep916** · 12-08-2007, 08:30 PM

The Q6600 would be your best bet - if you need something right now. I don't believe there is a known date for a price drop, but I would expect the price of the Q6600 to drop in February - March. By then, supply of the 65nm group will be high due to the demand for the 45nm CPUs.

schizle · 12-08-2007, 08:42 PM

On neweggs site, the MSI neo2 does not support quad core processor - or so it says anyway.

I still need recommendations for a solid video card for my purposes (very little, if any gaming), primarily photo/video/multimedia stuff etc.

Cleric7x9 · 12-08-2007, 08:56 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130098

that mobo supports quad core

schizle · 12-08-2007, 09:03 PM

Am I missing something?

CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Type Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium EE / Pentium
FSB 1333/1066MHz
Supported CPU Technologies Hyper-Threading Technology

12-08-2007, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
schizle Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Need Help With New Build Please What do you experts think of this build: I have about $1300 to spend on all listed plus I need advice on a video card. Thanks for your input! Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI ATX12V 600W Power Supply Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor 2 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (4GB Total) 2 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s LG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black E-IDE/ATAPI Thermaltake CL-P0401 110mm Full-Range Fan CPU Cooler Total so far = 1217.00 I'll be using the setup for amateur video/photo work, basic multimedia stuff.

12-08-2007, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,836	$1300? Right now? Wait a few days/weeks and you'll see a big price drop as long as new processors that are cheaper AND better __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

12-08-2007, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
mep916 Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Cali Age: 28 Posts: 3,603	Do you have a 64 bit operating system? If not, you'll need to get one if you plan on installing 4 GB of RAM. __________________ Q9450 @ 3.6 GHz \|\| Zalman CNPS9700 ASUS Rampage Formula 320MB 8800 GTS (G80) 4GB Ballistix Tracer @ 900 MHz 150GB WD Raptor 1TB Hitachi Deskstar Antec Nine Hundred Case 750W Quad Silencer FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND:F@H Team 44358 \|\| Team Stats \|\| My Stats \|\| Hardware Contributions: Q9450/PS3/P4

12-08-2007, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 23 Posts: 1,605	i have had trouble with that motherboard, just a warning. you should check out the MSI neo2 p35 for that build __________________ CPU \|\| e8400 RAM \|\| 2GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD \|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO \|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU \|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero PSU \|\| Silverstone 750 watt Case\|\| Antec p182

12-08-2007, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
mep916 Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Cali Age: 28 Posts: 3,603	The Q6600 would be your best bet - if you need something right now. I don't believe there is a known date for a price drop, but I would expect the price of the Q6600 to drop in February - March. By then, supply of the 65nm group will be high due to the demand for the 45nm CPUs. __________________ Q9450 @ 3.6 GHz \|\| Zalman CNPS9700 ASUS Rampage Formula 320MB 8800 GTS (G80) 4GB Ballistix Tracer @ 900 MHz 150GB WD Raptor 1TB Hitachi Deskstar Antec Nine Hundred Case 750W Quad Silencer FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND:F@H Team 44358 \|\| Team Stats \|\| My Stats \|\| Hardware Contributions: Q9450/PS3/P4

12-08-2007, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
schizle Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Can somebody provide some feedback on this? I'd like to order parts in the next day or so. thanks for any help

12-08-2007, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
schizle Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	What would a better processor be for multitasking/multimedia etc? The price point of Q6600 is far below the next quad processor - per pricewatch. Is intel having a known price drop in the next few days/weeks or just speculated to be sometime in the near future? I will most likely run 32 bit for now, good catch I'll just get the 2GB RAM.

12-08-2007, 08:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
schizle Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	On neweggs site, the MSI neo2 does not support quad core processor - or so it says anyway. I still need recommendations for a solid video card for my purposes (very little, if any gaming), primarily photo/video/multimedia stuff etc.

12-08-2007, 08:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 23 Posts: 1,605	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130098 that mobo supports quad core __________________ CPU \|\| e8400 RAM \|\| 2GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD \|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO \|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU \|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero PSU \|\| Silverstone 750 watt Case\|\| Antec p182

12-08-2007, 09:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
schizle Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Am I missing something? CPU Socket Type LGA 775 CPU Type Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium EE / Pentium FSB 1333/1066MHz Supported CPU Technologies Hyper-Threading Technology

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