Is this a good build?

Froboy7391_99 · 12-02-2006, 07:11 PM

Core 2 Duo E6600
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP2-DUO-E6600

ECS nForce 570 SLI
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=S458-1240

2 Gigs of OCZ Dual Channel XTC
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=O261-8032

256 Mb EVGA GeForce 7900 GT KO
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=E145-7884

Seagate 320 Gig, 7200 Rpm, 16 Mb Cache, Sata-300
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=TSD-320AS

Ultra X2 550-Watt PSU
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852

LG 18x DVD Burner
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852

Apevia X-Plorer Case
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852

Miscellaneous
Sata Cable-$8.99 CAD
(2) 80 mm Fans- $11.98 CAD

Total amount so far-$1707 CAD

The one thing I'm missing is a CPU fan. I would prefer it to be under 43 dollars with taxes.

joeswm8 · 12-03-2006, 02:17 AM

That build is like the same as mine when i first put it together, its kinda scaring me. Did you see it? lol

Any way, I think you should look at this video card. It has a faster core clock and memory clock for 100 USD less!
XFX PVT71PUDP3 GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card EXTREME---$185.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150202

And for the CPU fan, check this out
ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 2 Ball Cooling Fan with Heatsink---$42.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223

Everything else looks really good, but your bottom three links are the same.
Also, look to get a better mobo, I loved that one at first but heard ECS is really cheap.

Anything else?

**ceewi1** · 12-03-2006, 03:32 AM

His prices are in CAD, whereas yours are in USD. The 7900GS is a good card, but the 7900GT is better (extra pipelines).

As for a cooler, this is one of the best at that price (OK, $2 over, but hopefully that won't be a problem

): Arctic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro

And i'd agree with the comment about switching the ECS motherboard.

Froboy7391_99 · 12-03-2006, 04:03 AM

Great minds think alike I guess. Thanks for the hookup on the video card, I decided to get it instead and I also decided to get the Zalman. Is Newegg in American or Canadian dollars?

I took a look and found this mobo http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2366122&CatId=1533 but I'm not sure if it's better or not. I'm guessing Asus is alot better.

EDIT: I guess I'm switching back to the GT

joeswm8 · 12-03-2006, 04:04 AM

Why a 7900GT which has same core and memory as the one I showed when you could get a 7950GTX at like the same exact price?

Newegg is american, and much better than tiger btw, i learned that from this website just like u will.

Froboy7391_99 · 12-03-2006, 04:25 AM

I think I might just get a card that will tide me over until there some lower priced DX10 Cards. So the 7900 GS should do.

Froboy7391_99 · 12-03-2006, 04:47 AM

Jet · 12-03-2006, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Froboy7391_99

Why are you wasting that much money on a motherboard? I strongly suggest saving your money and getting this instead:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...120&CatId=2432

As well, SATA cables will come with your motherboard, so you don't have to worry about that.

Bl00dFox · 12-03-2006, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

Why are you wasting that much money on a motherboard? I strongly suggest saving your money and getting this instead:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...120&CatId=2432

As well, SATA cables will come with your motherboard, so you don't have to worry about that.

hes right

Froboy7391_99 · 12-03-2006, 05:46 AM

It's a strong possibility that I will go SLI so that motherboard won't work. Is the Asus one i mentioned beforehand any good

Asus Mobo: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...122&CatId=1533

12-02-2006, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Froboy7391_99 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NB, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 953	Is this a good build? Core 2 Duo E6600 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP2-DUO-E6600 ECS nForce 570 SLI http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=S458-1240 2 Gigs of OCZ Dual Channel XTC http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=O261-8032 256 Mb EVGA GeForce 7900 GT KO http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=E145-7884 Seagate 320 Gig, 7200 Rpm, 16 Mb Cache, Sata-300 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=TSD-320AS Ultra X2 550-Watt PSU http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852 LG 18x DVD Burner http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852 Apevia X-Plorer Case http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852 Miscellaneous Sata Cable-$8.99 CAD (2) 80 mm Fans- $11.98 CAD Total amount so far-$1707 CAD The one thing I'm missing is a CPU fan. I would prefer it to be under 43 dollars with taxes.

12-03-2006, 03:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,280	His prices are in CAD, whereas yours are in USD. The 7900GS is a good card, but the 7900GT is better (extra pipelines). As for a cooler, this is one of the best at that price (OK, $2 over, but hopefully that won't be a problem ): Arctic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro And i'd agree with the comment about switching the ECS motherboard. __________________ 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

12-03-2006, 04:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Froboy7391_99 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NB, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 953	Great minds think alike I guess. Thanks for the hookup on the video card, I decided to get it instead and I also decided to get the Zalman. Is Newegg in American or Canadian dollars? I took a look and found this mobo http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2366122&CatId=1533 but I'm not sure if it's better or not. I'm guessing Asus is alot better. EDIT: I guess I'm switching back to the GT Last edited by Froboy7391_99; 12-03-2006 at 04:06 AM.

12-03-2006, 04:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Froboy7391_99 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NB, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 953	Revised System Core 2 Duo E6600 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP2-DUO-E6600 EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=E145-2008 256 Mb XFX GeForce 7900 GS Extreme http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=P450-7946 2 Gigs of OCZ Dual Channel XTC http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=O261-8032 Seagate 320 Gig http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=TSD-320AS Ultra X2 550-Watt PSU http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852 Zalman CNPS9500 LED CPU Fan http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...1&sku=Z20-1022 LG 18x DVD Burner http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...AH22N%20CA Apevia X-Plorer Case http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=A107-3016 Miscellaneous Sata Cable-$8.99 CAD (2) 80 mm Fans- $11.98 CAD Ultra Silver Thermal Compound- $2.99 CAD Total- $1986 CAD Last edited by Froboy7391_99; 12-03-2006 at 05:11 AM.

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12-03-2006, 02:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	That build is like the same as mine when i first put it together, its kinda scaring me. Did you see it? lol Any way, I think you should look at this video card. It has a faster core clock and memory clock for 100 USD less! XFX PVT71PUDP3 GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card EXTREME---$185.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150202 And for the CPU fan, check this out ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 2 Ball Cooling Fan with Heatsink---$42.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223 Everything else looks really good, but your bottom three links are the same. Also, look to get a better mobo, I loved that one at first but heard ECS is really cheap. Anything else?

12-03-2006, 04:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	Why a 7900GT which has same core and memory as the one I showed when you could get a 7950GTX at like the same exact price? Newegg is american, and much better than tiger btw, i learned that from this website just like u will.

12-03-2006, 04:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Froboy7391_99 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NB, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 953	I think I might just get a card that will tide me over until there some lower priced DX10 Cards. So the 7900 GS should do.

12-03-2006, 05:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Froboy7391_99 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NB, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 953	It's a strong possibility that I will go SLI so that motherboard won't work. Is the Asus one i mentioned beforehand any good Asus Mobo: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...122&CatId=1533

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