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sjm80

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I am building a new computer soon and I am trying to get a couple of opinions on a new “budget” build. I don't know too much about comp hardware so help me out :).

This is what I am at right now. However I am unsure about the CPU… I could possibly squeeze in an e6550 into my budget, but was suggested by another too just go with an e2180 and OC it and save my money.

Also I am unsure about the PSU…


LG Electronics Black LG Super Multi 18x SATA DVD Burner GSA-H62NK, 10x DVD+/-R DL, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 12x DVD-RAM - OEM

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

PNY VCG7900SXPB GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Rosewill RP550-2 ATX12V v2.01 550W Power Supply - Retail

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail

ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E4500 - Retail
 
$600... It's not in stone but would rather not go much higher.

What i have so far comes out just over that (also have ac7 added but didnt post it)
 
lovely? said:
you can upgrade the video card a little you will be much happier :D
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I plan to upgrade that in the future, but can't afford it right now :).

And that brings up another question. Would this setup be good enough for an 8800 in the future?
 
it would suit any 8800 wonderfully. a dual core and an 8800GTS 320MB can and will be able to play any game maxed or high settings for a good while to come. this setup is also good for a quad core processor, to add some life once the current one begins to age.

oh but something i might add, do you already have an operating system you can use? the 8800 series will also run better on vista, not XP like some will suggest.
 
OS is covered and it is Win XP. I will upgrade to vista around the time i upgrade the video card.

So with this setup (and future gpu upgrade) would i be ok going with an e2180 and saving some cash? Or would it be better to go a little higher (ie an e4xx or the e6550). It's beyond what i want to spend but would consider it if its worth breaking my little bank :).

Define "cutting corners".
 
sjm80 said:
Define "cutting corners".
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Definition: Are you posting your configuration on this thread to see if we can get the same, or better components at a cheaper price?

Right now, everything looks good. I would get the E4500. If you plan to overclock, I would recommend a better heatsink/fan than the one provided by Intel.
 
mep916 said:
Definition: Are you posting your configuration on this thread to see if we can get the same, or better components at a cheaper price?

Right now, everything looks good. I would get the E4500. If you plan to overclock, I would recommend a better heatsink/fan than the one provided by Intel.
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Oh lol, Well yes I guess if someone has a suggestion of a better part for the price, feel free to say so :). I mostly wanted advice on CPU. And I am unsure about the PSU but i may just have to chance it if i want what i already got up there.

Only other question would be... Even if done correctly, does OC'ing shorten the life of your CPU, or any other parts?
 
sjm80 said:
Oh lol, Well yes I guess if someone has a suggestion of a better part for the price, feel free to say so :). I mostly wanted advice on CPU. And I am unsure about the PSU but i may just have to chance it if i want what i already got up there.

Only other question would be... Even if done correctly, does OC'ing shorten the life of your CPU, or any other parts?
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oc'ing will shorten the life of a cpu imo but only by a little wat I would suggest is since oc'ing voids the warranty I would wait till the warranty is up to oc just in case anything goes wrong but others might have different views
 
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