I'm building a new pc and after going through stuff with some friends i have come up with this system.
Antec 900 Case - $112 ($120 Canadian)
Core 2 Duo e6750 - $206 ($220 Can)
MSI P6N Platinum (650i sli) - $150
xfx 8800 gts 640mb Extreme - $410
Crucial Ballistix Tracer 6400 ram (2x1gb) - $140 ($150 Can)
OCZ 700W GameXStream Power Supply - $131 ($140 Can)
I haven't decided on a hd or dvd drive yet, but those aren't my main concerns (i know, hd is important ). One question, is it worth it to go with 8500 ram over 6400? I hear people have overclocked the crucial ram to 1000mhz with 5-5-5-15 timings which seems pretty good, with that in mind does it make sense to upgrade to 8500?
The reason for the sli mobo is because i plan to add another 8800gts down the road when i need it.
Last but definitely not least, im getting a new monitor as well. The one that s first on my list right now is the Samsung Syncmaster 226BW - $328 ($350 Can).
If you have any comments/suggestions on components, the system as a whole or on where I can find better prices, they would be much appreciated
Antec 900 Case - $112 ($120 Canadian)
Core 2 Duo e6750 - $206 ($220 Can)
MSI P6N Platinum (650i sli) - $150
xfx 8800 gts 640mb Extreme - $410
Crucial Ballistix Tracer 6400 ram (2x1gb) - $140 ($150 Can)
OCZ 700W GameXStream Power Supply - $131 ($140 Can)
I haven't decided on a hd or dvd drive yet, but those aren't my main concerns (i know, hd is important ). One question, is it worth it to go with 8500 ram over 6400? I hear people have overclocked the crucial ram to 1000mhz with 5-5-5-15 timings which seems pretty good, with that in mind does it make sense to upgrade to 8500?
The reason for the sli mobo is because i plan to add another 8800gts down the road when i need it.
Last but definitely not least, im getting a new monitor as well. The one that s first on my list right now is the Samsung Syncmaster 226BW - $328 ($350 Can).
If you have any comments/suggestions on components, the system as a whole or on where I can find better prices, they would be much appreciated
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