my core 2 duo system so far... (opinions please)

footballstevo75 · 10-01-2006, 08:03 PM

ok, so I am starting to piece it together, my C2D system!!!!

cpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115005

mobo- asus p5b
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131028

ram-kingston?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134046

HD-decided no raptor going with da barracuda
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148144

lightscrive dvd burner- no idea, help??

GPU- ok here is where im having some probs, should i get an all in wounder card? I want to watch tv on my pc, and i need dual monitors, so should i get a normal gpu card (needs svideo out to hook up to TV) and a TV tuner card?
I have about $125 for this area, any combos?

speakers-got about $40, just a decent set

case and fans- whatever is left in my budget, i can choose this stuff on my own

thanks guys

goosy22 · 10-01-2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

case and fans- whatever is left in my budget, i can choose this stuff on my own

thanks guys

exactly what is your budget? you never quite stated one...

Nightrain · 10-01-2006, 08:17 PM

not really sure what brand would fit into ur budget...what that may be...but id definitely go with ddr2 800, especially since its what is recommended for the board standard, and if you want to overclock you have way more options. but either way itl run much better with the better ram.

what about operating system?

footballstevo75 · 10-01-2006, 08:27 PM

well, my budget is anywhere from 1000-1300, im trying to keep it low now, because I need to see how much gas i use in the next couple months...

os-windows xp pro 32 bit

ok, so what ddr800 ram can i get? for around $200? would i need to get 1gig then?

Nightrain · 10-01-2006, 11:20 PM

good corsair ram will run you almost 300 for 2 gigs. thats prob some of the best. but other companies are ok and will be a little cheaper. you can get ocz ddr2 800 for like 240 on newegg for 2 gigs...but id rather spend the extra to get the corsair

Nightrain · 10-01-2006, 11:25 PM

do you need to buy dual monitors? or do you have them. because without those a 1000-1300 dollar budget would get you a sick setup.

e6300~180
asus p5b~200-220
Ram~200-300
Hdd~75
dvd burner~30

you got alot of room to get other stuff like a good graphics card if thats ur budget....with the corsair you run like ~800ish. do you need to buy windows, if so add 80ish. you can get a 300-400 gpu n be set...sorry i dont have time to list an exact setup but i think you get the idea

footballstevo75 · 10-02-2006, 02:57 AM

i have a 20in lcd monitor, i was looking to buy either a 15 or 17 inch lcd to add on, i just want a cheap, quality one, anybody??

asus p5b deluxe-round 235 w/shipping

conroe-180

ram-300

hdd-75

dvd w/lightscribe- round 40

case w/fans/fan controller- 70, a little high, but that rounds the total to-

$900
+gpu/tv tuner combo
+$50-60 for speakers
total- anywhere from 1000-1300, looking for a low budget, and then a high budget in that range, thanks guys!

also, i could wait a little bit after christmas to get another lcd moniter, i just want a card that can use dual monitors

don't need windows/mouse/keyboard

goosy22 · 10-02-2006, 03:21 AM

on newegg.com there's a HANNS i think that runs about 150 bucks for a 17"... give me a sec and i'll get you a link...

EDIT:
Here's a 15"... $130...
Here's a 17"... $145...

the cheapest 15 and 17" monitors on newegg.com, in each size range...

footballstevo75 · 10-03-2006, 01:40 AM

sweet, but if i get that, do i still have enough money to get my graphics setup included?

goosy22 · 10-03-2006, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footballstevo75

sweet, but if i get that, do i still have enough money to get my graphics setup included?

what exactly is your budget? you never said...

10-01-2006, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
footballstevo75 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 1,238	my core 2 duo system so far... (opinions please) ok, so I am starting to piece it together, my C2D system!!!! cpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115005 mobo- asus p5b http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131028 ram-kingston? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134046 HD-decided no raptor going with da barracuda http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148144 lightscrive dvd burner- no idea, help?? GPU- ok here is where im having some probs, should i get an all in wounder card? I want to watch tv on my pc, and i need dual monitors, so should i get a normal gpu card (needs svideo out to hook up to TV) and a TV tuner card? I have about $125 for this area, any combos? speakers-got about $40, just a decent set case and fans- whatever is left in my budget, i can choose this stuff on my own thanks guys __________________ R.I.P. MOM February 7th, 2006, I think about you every day. ---------------- Q6600 160GB Seagate SATAII 2gb patriot ddr 2 800 p180b gfx- xfx geforce 8600gt (dx10)/ hauppauge pvr 500 GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P hiper 530W modular ubnutu 7.10 /XP

10-01-2006, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nightrain Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my PC...it's warm in here Age: 21 Posts: 288	not really sure what brand would fit into ur budget...what that may be...but id definitely go with ddr2 800, especially since its what is recommended for the board standard, and if you want to overclock you have way more options. but either way itl run much better with the better ram. what about operating system? __________________ My New Rig : Intel e6300 @3.325Ghz (475Mhz FSB) Gigabyte P35-DS3R 2 x 1Gb Corsair DDR2-800@950 EVGA 8800GTS superclocked 320Mb 160gb 7200rpm WD Sata drive Swiftech H2O Ultra +MCW30 chipset block 650w BFG PSU 3dMark06:11,264

10-01-2006, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
footballstevo75 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 1,238	well, my budget is anywhere from 1000-1300, im trying to keep it low now, because I need to see how much gas i use in the next couple months... os-windows xp pro 32 bit ok, so what ddr800 ram can i get? for around $200? would i need to get 1gig then? __________________ R.I.P. MOM February 7th, 2006, I think about you every day. ---------------- Q6600 160GB Seagate SATAII 2gb patriot ddr 2 800 p180b gfx- xfx geforce 8600gt (dx10)/ hauppauge pvr 500 GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P hiper 530W modular ubnutu 7.10 /XP

10-01-2006, 11:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nightrain Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my PC...it's warm in here Age: 21 Posts: 288	good corsair ram will run you almost 300 for 2 gigs. thats prob some of the best. but other companies are ok and will be a little cheaper. you can get ocz ddr2 800 for like 240 on newegg for 2 gigs...but id rather spend the extra to get the corsair __________________ My New Rig : Intel e6300 @3.325Ghz (475Mhz FSB) Gigabyte P35-DS3R 2 x 1Gb Corsair DDR2-800@950 EVGA 8800GTS superclocked 320Mb 160gb 7200rpm WD Sata drive Swiftech H2O Ultra +MCW30 chipset block 650w BFG PSU 3dMark06:11,264

10-01-2006, 11:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nightrain Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my PC...it's warm in here Age: 21 Posts: 288	do you need to buy dual monitors? or do you have them. because without those a 1000-1300 dollar budget would get you a sick setup. e6300~180 asus p5b~200-220 Ram~200-300 Hdd~75 dvd burner~30 you got alot of room to get other stuff like a good graphics card if thats ur budget....with the corsair you run like ~800ish. do you need to buy windows, if so add 80ish. you can get a 300-400 gpu n be set...sorry i dont have time to list an exact setup but i think you get the idea __________________ My New Rig : Intel e6300 @3.325Ghz (475Mhz FSB) Gigabyte P35-DS3R 2 x 1Gb Corsair DDR2-800@950 EVGA 8800GTS superclocked 320Mb 160gb 7200rpm WD Sata drive Swiftech H2O Ultra +MCW30 chipset block 650w BFG PSU 3dMark06:11,264

10-02-2006, 02:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
footballstevo75 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 1,238	i have a 20in lcd monitor, i was looking to buy either a 15 or 17 inch lcd to add on, i just want a cheap, quality one, anybody?? asus p5b deluxe-round 235 w/shipping conroe-180 ram-300 hdd-75 dvd w/lightscribe- round 40 case w/fans/fan controller- 70, a little high, but that rounds the total to- $900 +gpu/tv tuner combo +$50-60 for speakers total- anywhere from 1000-1300, looking for a low budget, and then a high budget in that range, thanks guys! also, i could wait a little bit after christmas to get another lcd moniter, i just want a card that can use dual monitors don't need windows/mouse/keyboard __________________ R.I.P. MOM February 7th, 2006, I think about you every day. ---------------- Q6600 160GB Seagate SATAII 2gb patriot ddr 2 800 p180b gfx- xfx geforce 8600gt (dx10)/ hauppauge pvr 500 GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P hiper 530W modular ubnutu 7.10 /XP

10-03-2006, 01:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
footballstevo75 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 1,238	sweet, but if i get that, do i still have enough money to get my graphics setup included? __________________ R.I.P. MOM February 7th, 2006, I think about you every day. ---------------- Q6600 160GB Seagate SATAII 2gb patriot ddr 2 800 p180b gfx- xfx geforce 8600gt (dx10)/ hauppauge pvr 500 GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P hiper 530W modular ubnutu 7.10 /XP

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