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spartikus

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Will mostly be used for basic household computing needs and sometimes for gaming.

NZXT LEXA BlackLine Steel /Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146038

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card $229.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130318

COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-460-PMSR-A3 ATX12V V2.3 460W Power Supply $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171028

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750 $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115029

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 $53.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500AAKS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136161

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B $26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151153

Microsoft Windows Vista32-Bit Home Basic for System Builders Single Pack DVD $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116196
 
I agree with Jesse, the 8800GT is a great card, but for the use you plan to make, I'd suggest the 3850 or the 8800GS. Of course you could go for even a lower card, but those cards should let you play very good sometimes games.

Also, I would look at an other PSU such as the Corsair 550VX, but it may not be necessary. I just would suggest for a high quality PSU because I wouldn't want to risk a new build over a few $.

I would also tend to suggest the E8400, but at the same time, the one you chose would be plenty(most likely) and is about 50$ cheaper. Again, we could push things even further and suggest the E4500 since its just to be used for basic computer needs and sometimes gaming.
 
hey guys well thank you for your advice the reason i was getting the 8800 gt is because in case i want to play higher graphics games i could. as for the psu i was just choosing this one b/c for now its enough at least i think to run this rig it has 36 amps on the 12 volt rails i figure if i chose to go sli or something i will have to upgrade the mobo and the psu. what about the card however will it work with the mobo i have? if you guys think i should upgrade the mobo i don't mind spending an extra few dollars to do that i just figured this one was good for now let me know thank you.
 
Not sure why you're switching mobo, your previous one was good. I wouldn't suggest going SLI specially with your needs; therefore, I'd advise against an NVIDIA chip mobo, you should go for an Intel based one like the previous one you chose.

As for the difference between the E8400 and E6750, well the first one is a bit better, but I am not sure that with your needs you'd actually see any difference... So, for that matter, maybe it would be wiser to stick to the cheaper one.
 
okay but i know this is probably an idiotic question but does the pci express slot on the first mobo work with the pci express 2.0 of my video card?
 
backwards compatible meaning works with pci express x 16 slot? doesn't have to be installed backwards just means it works with older slots right? alright i think i am going to finalize this thing i want to get the parts this week and put it together. its my first build from the ground up. i think i will stick with the original build also thanks for the adivce guys.
 
spartikus said:
backwards compatible meaning works with pci express x 16 slot? doesn't have to be installed backwards just means it works with older slots right? alright i think i am going to finalize this thing i want to get the parts this week and put it together. its my first build from the ground up. i think i will stick with the original build also thanks for the adivce guys.
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Kinda funny question... hehe, installed backwards!

You should get 4 gigs of RAM if you really want some great performance. then get the 64 bit :)
 
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exactly, it doesn't... however u can still install 4gb, but I think Jesse suggests you do both, intall 4gb and Vista 64.
 
i see well for now i have gone with the 2 gb and vista 32 bit i heard 64 bit had problems. i may upgrade at a later time. even if the 32 bit doesn't recognize 4 gigs of ram will it still speed up the computer as a whole to have 4 gb or ram rather than just 2?
 
Jesse said:
Lol, why get a 8800GT if it's used for gaming "Sometimes"
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The fact that he's only gonna play "sometimes" doesn't mean he's not gonna play Crysis, COD4, UT3 or most modern games so he's good with the 8800GT. ;)

The whole build looks great, was it me that helped you put it together?? :P :D
 
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