New Rig..can anything be better?

[KeegsyFish]

hi, im new to this forum and it looks quite good. anyway im about to build a new computer and i was wondering if anything better could be added within my price range. all the prices are in Australian, just to let u no.

MOTHER BOARD
Asus P5K 775, CORE2EE, P35Chipset, 1333FSB, PCIEI6, AUDIO, GbLAN, ATX.
Internet Price: $189.00

CPU
CORE 2 DUO Intel ATX E6600 2.4GHz/4MB CACHE/1066FSB/LGA775
Internet Price: $290.00

RAM
DDR2 2048MB(2x1G)PC6400 800Mhz Green Heatspreader G.Skill
Internet Price: $179.00

DDR2 1024MB(2x512M)PC6400 800Mhz Green Heatspreader G.Skill
Internet Price: $99.00

HDD
Seagate SATAII NCQ 500GB 7200RPM 16mb Cache
Internet Price: $185.00

GRAPHICS
Asus EN8800GTX-HTDP-768MB DDR3 PCIEx16 HDTV 2xDVI-I HDCP
Internet Price: $789.00

PSU and case have been purchased already, just so you guys dont freak out lol

thanks to anyone that can help me

 

[hermeslyre]

For an extra $30 you can get a Quad core,

http://www.osmart.com.au/product.php?productid=16325&cat=0&page=1

So worth it. I'd also get the Evga version of the 8800 over the Asus,

http://www.extremepc.com.au/product...d=649&osCsid=004818e899c545c37b744c60fe075af2

But that's just me.

 

[K3rupt]

Well . . . You could Learn to Bat Like Me. . .

FYI, Umart.com Is what we are using For the Parts on the List

 

[hermeslyre]

Are you absolutely set on Umart? that q6600 looks mighty tempting..

 

[ceewi1]

One way or another I'd avoid the E6600. The Q6600 is a great option for a little more, but if you don't want to spend the extra money, the E6750 is cheaper than the E6600 and significantly better.

 

[paratwa]

How do you plan on using this system? For gaming? Letting us know what you plan on using it for would help us help you.

 

[Jet]

I would suggest just having 2x1GB. IMO, 3GB is overkill for almost all users.

 

[KeegsyFish]

ok, this system is going to be 95% for gaming, looking to play HIGH end games and im going for windows vista.
i dont really mind about the overkill RAM, i wanna stay ahead of the times ha
iv'e got a 650w coolermaster PSU and coolermaster stacker 832 already purchased.

i can answer any other questions too

oh and you could call K3rupt my "personal adviser"

im looking mainly to purchase off umart but if any1 knows of better Australian sites im open for suggestions.

thanks

 

[KeegsyFish]

Might change the Graphics card to the one recommended

EVGA e-Geforce 8800GTX, 768MB, PCI-E $768.95

 

[hermeslyre]

You didn't mention anything about the CPU though.. You say you want to be ahead of the times so I figure the q6600 I linked to is a given?

 

[KeegsyFish]

im going to go for a Intel ATX E6850 CORE 2 DUO 3GHz/4MB CACHE/1333FSB/LGA775
as i dont see the need for a Quad core yet.

the only thing left is im not sure about the mother board, its like the cheapest thing in list lol

 

[hermeslyre]

The Asus Pk5 is a nice motherboard, I don't think you''l see any problems.

 

[KeegsyFish]

Cheers guys, iv'e come down to this now.

MOTHER BOARD
Asus P5K 775, CORE2EE, P35Chipset, 1333FSB, PCIEI6, AUDIO, GbLAN, ATX.
Internet Price: $189.00

CPU
Intel ATX E6850 CORE 2 DUO 3GHz/4MB CACHE/1333FSB/LGA775
Internet Price: $359.00

RAM
DDR2 2048MB(2x1G)PC6400 800Mhz Green Heatspreader G.Skill
Internet Price: $179.00

DDR2 1024MB(2x512M)PC6400 800Mhz Green Heatspreader G.Skill
Internet Price: $99.00

HDD
Seagate SATAII NCQ 500GB 7200RPM 16mb Cache
Internet Price: $185.00

GRAPHICS
EVGA e-Geforce 8800GTX, 768MB, PCI-E
Internet Price: $768.95

 

[Dazzeerr]

Yep, that totaled up is a nice system

E6850 outperforms a Q6600 at the moment, once games supporting the Quad's start coming out then you might wanna upgrade They will be much cheaper by then too.