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**jancz3rt** · 09-14-2006, 10:08 PM

Heya guys,

time has come for me to put together a PC for my friend's sister. I have decided to go for a Core 2 Duo processor. Here's what I have come up with:

MOBO: DFI Infinity 975X/G http://us.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_prod...YPE=LP&SITE=US
CPU: Core 2 Duo E6300
RAM: 1GB DDR2 750Mhz
HDD: 160GB WD 16MB SATAII
GFX: 7600GT
CPU: Fortron 400W (2 x 12V, 36A)

The system also comes with a 17" LCD, a DVD burner and the usual stuff. I would like to know what you think of the current setup as it stands as I am quite new to Core 2 Duo systems. I want to see a balanced system. The system is for Photoshopping and general use with some casual gaming.

JAN

Iluvpenguins · 09-14-2006, 10:14 PM

i think its rather balanced to me,the ram is at a decently high clock but it ranks up there with the cpu and the graphic card is quite nice for a budget,its better than my computer *grumbles*

**ceewi1** · 09-15-2006, 09:08 AM

Some links & prices would be nice. As it is, that board appears to require an 8-pin EPS12V power connector, something that i'm reasonably sure none of the FSP 400W units provide.

bigsaucybob · 09-15-2006, 12:38 PM

I think that is very well balanced. The 7600GT is perfect for the uses since its not mainstream gaming, but can definitely get the job done. What is the budget, and how much is this current configuration at?

liquidshadow · 09-15-2006, 08:06 PM

I assume you meant DDR2-750, not 750mhz.
That is pretty good, but may I recommend a Gigabyte DS3 board? Many more overclocking options than the Infinity, also less expensive.
Also, with the difference in price between the DS3 and the Infinity, you could get the 6400.

Jet · 09-15-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidshadow

That is pretty good, but may I recommend a Gigabyte DS3 board? Many more overclocking options than the Infinity, also less expensive.

I second that.

As well, why DDR2 750 and not DDR2 800?

**jancz3rt** · 09-17-2006, 09:35 AM

Heya guys,

thanx for your input. I have changed the mobo as well as the RAM. Now it is:

DDR2 800 RAM (1GB)

http://www.czechcomputer.cz/product.jsp?artno=39240

Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 - Intel P965

http://www.czechcomputer.cz/product.jsp?artno=39504

JAN

ETSA · 09-17-2006, 02:30 PM

The DFI give more options for future upgrades though. I have heard goods things about it as well. Although same goes for the DS3's. It seems like a personal preference for one or the other really.

**jancz3rt** · 09-20-2006, 01:13 AM

Got it all running nice. SuperPI @ 28 seconds on default clocks. I wonder what it will be when I get 2.5Ghz +

)

JAN

09-14-2006, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	E6300 Build - Suggestions Welcome Heya guys, time has come for me to put together a PC for my friend's sister. I have decided to go for a Core 2 Duo processor. Here's what I have come up with: MOBO: DFI Infinity 975X/G http://us.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_prod...YPE=LP&SITE=US CPU: Core 2 Duo E6300 RAM: 1GB DDR2 750Mhz HDD: 160GB WD 16MB SATAII GFX: 7600GT CPU: Fortron 400W (2 x 12V, 36A) The system also comes with a 17" LCD, a DVD burner and the usual stuff. I would like to know what you think of the current setup as it stands as I am quite new to Core 2 Duo systems. I want to see a balanced system. The system is for Photoshopping and general use with some casual gaming. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358 Last edited by jancz3rt; 09-14-2006 at 10:13 PM.

09-14-2006, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,290	i think its rather balanced to me,the ram is at a decently high clock but it ranks up there with the cpu and the graphic card is quite nice for a budget,its better than my computer grumbles __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

09-15-2006, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,218	Some links & prices would be nice. As it is, that board appears to require an 8-pin EPS12V power connector, something that i'm reasonably sure none of the FSP 400W units provide. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

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bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 17 Posts: 3,913	I think that is very well balanced. The 7600GT is perfect for the uses since its not mainstream gaming, but can definitely get the job done. What is the budget, and how much is this current configuration at? __________________ Equipt NOW

09-15-2006, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
liquidshadow Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,030	I assume you meant DDR2-750, not 750mhz. That is pretty good, but may I recommend a Gigabyte DS3 board? Many more overclocking options than the Infinity, also less expensive. Also, with the difference in price between the DS3 and the Infinity, you could get the 6400. __________________ Intel Q6600 \| D-Tek Fuzion Block Asus P5K Deluxe \| Swiftech MCR320 Rad G-Skill 4GB \| Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Res WD Raptor 150 \| EK FC8800 GTX Block Seagate 320GB \| 3 * Yate Loon DM12SL Samsung S182 \| Swiftech MCP655 Pump Coolmax 700W Antec P180b BUY MY STuff: http://www.computerforum.com/80556-comp.html Last edited by liquidshadow; 09-16-2006 at 02:08 AM.

09-17-2006, 09:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Ok Heya guys, thanx for your input. I have changed the mobo as well as the RAM. Now it is: DDR2 800 RAM (1GB) http://www.czechcomputer.cz/product.jsp?artno=39240 Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 - Intel P965 http://www.czechcomputer.cz/product.jsp?artno=39504 JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

09-17-2006, 02:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,221	The DFI give more options for future upgrades though. I have heard goods things about it as well. Although same goes for the DS3's. It seems like a personal preference for one or the other really. __________________ DESKTOP Antec P180B(4 x 120mm Tricool fans) Antec 500W neoHE Gigabyte GA 965p DS3 E6400 /w Zalman cnps9500 led 92mm (OC'ed to 3.2Ghz) 4 GB Corsair xms2 DDR2 800 @ 920mhz HD4850 512mb ddr3 /w Zalman VF1000 Soundblaster Audigy 4 LAPTOP Core 2 Duo T5750(2.00GHz)/4GB ddr2 667/250GB HD/8600M GT

09-20-2006, 01:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Zea Got it all running nice. SuperPI @ 28 seconds on default clocks. I wonder what it will be when I get 2.5Ghz + ) JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

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