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Building First Computer! Please help! Quad Core

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by Makavetis, Oct 1, 2007.

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  1. Makavetis Newcomer, in training

    Makavetis, Oct 3, 2007
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  2. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Either case would probably work fine for you. The one you did not choose has a sideways hard drive mounting. For that I think you would have to have gotten a right angle connector on the data cable for a better clearance. It is also deeper. That would come in handy with more clearance for today's longer graphics cards like the nVidia 8800 series.

    However, case choice is largely a matter of personal preference so go with what you like as long as it fits your needs technologically.
    mailpup, Oct 3, 2007
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  3. Makavetis Newcomer, in training

    Ok, i want to thank everyone for their help, i htink im ready to order! Could anyone with knowledge please go over my list one last time to make sure it is all compatible and fits properly. And also if I would be needing any more components i may be missing!? Thanks again guys!

    Newegg Wishlist

    PROCESSOR: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

    MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard

    VIDEO CARD: EVGA 512-P2-N773-AR GeForce 8600GTS 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

    POWER SUPPLY: Thermaltake W0106RU Complies with ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V version 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL, CUL, and BSMI certified

    RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

    HARD DRIVE: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

    KEYBOARD/MOUSE: Logitech MX 3200 Black 102 Normal Keys 21 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Desktop Laser Mouse Included

    MONITOR: LG L226WTY-BF Black 22" 2ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 3000:1

    DVD BURNER/OPTICAL DRIVE: 2 LG Electronics Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 18X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM Write - OEM

    SPEAKERS: Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System - OEM

    COMPUTER CASE: APEVIA X-CRUISER-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

    THERMAL GREASE: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM

    OPERATING SYSTEM:     Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
    Makavetis, Oct 5, 2007
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  4. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Yes, this should all work together just fine. BTW, your link for the video card takes us to the motherboard instead.
    mailpup, Oct 6, 2007
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  5. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Go with an X1950GT\PRO instead. It gives better performance than the 8600GTS for about the same price.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Oct 8, 2007
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  6. Makavetis Newcomer, in training

    changed video card to 8800GTS
    Makavetis, Oct 8, 2007
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  7. gamerex TechSpot Enthusiast

    Alright, if you're going to upgrade any majot parts on this, you should get the retail version, not OEM. Also, I recomend the Fatality Sound card because it has it's own dedicated RAM for sound.
    gamerex, Oct 8, 2007
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  8. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    The X-Fi is overrated. Onboard HD sound or any cheap 7.1 card that has support for EAX 3.0 (like the Audigy SE for example) is good enough.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Oct 9, 2007
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