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Pointy_Stick
12-06-2007, 02:53 AM
I'm starting to put together a list of components I would like for my new computer for Christmas and would like some input on it. Here's what I've got so far.

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Link (http://www.gamedude.com.au/prod_show.php?art_no=cpCDq6600_slacr)
Motherboard: ASUS P5N32-E SLi PLUS Link (http://www.gamedude.com.au/prod_show.php?art_no=mbASp5n32_e_sli_plus)
Ram: GEIL TWIN PACK VALUE SERIES 2x 1gig (2gig Total) DDR667 PC2-5300 Link (http://www.gamedude.com.au/prod_show.php?art_no=memGEtw_d2_2_667)
Video Card: XFX 8800GT EXTREME EDITION 512meg Core Clock 640Mhz SLi Model: PV-T88P-YDE4 Link (http://www.gamedude.com.au/prod_show.php?art_no=viXFx_8800gt512_extreme)
Hard Drive: MAXTOR 320gig DiamondMax 21 16meg Cache SATA HardDrive Model: STM3320620AS Link (http://www.gamedude.com.au/prod_show.php?art_no=hddMA320sata_16)
Case: COOLERMASTER Centurion 5 Link (http://www.gamedude.com.au/prod_show.php?art_no=casCOcent5_black)
Power Supply: ANTEC TruePower TRIO 650watt PSU EPS SLI-Ready Model: TP3-650 Link (http://www.gamedude.com.au/prod_show.php?art_no=psANtrio650)

How does this look overall? Basically what I want to know is will all of this stuff be compatible with each other and are there any problems with this setup? Also, in the new year I will be a uni student studying games design, so I expect to be creating basic games for assignments, so this computer will be used for that, as well as doubling as a games machine. With that in mind, I have a couple of more specific questions.

1. Is a quad core processor really necessary, or just overkill? I mainly put it in for future proofing the system, but would a Core 2 Duo (say, an E6750) last me just as well?

2. Would I be better off getting a 8800GT or two 8600GTs (like this (http://www.gamedude.com.au/prod_show.php?art_no=viPAx_8600gt_1gb)) in SLI?
(Both these options turn out to cost less too)

If there's anything else I've missed, or you have a better idea, I'd love to hear it.Thanks!

Pointy_Stick

.Maleficus.
12-06-2007, 07:33 AM
It's all compatible, no need to worry about that.

1. I personally don't think it's necessary, but if you want to future proof your system a lot, go for the quad core.

2. No, you wouldn't. A good rule of thumb is always buy the best components you can afford. With 1 8800GT, you can SLI that in the future, and it'll kick the crap out of the 2 8600GTs.

3. I would get at least DDR2-800, especially if you're going to be making games on that in the future.

Fuganater
12-06-2007, 10:10 AM
I think you would get better prices on Newegg.com.

You can go with the 800 MHz RAM so do it. You'll wish you did if you don't.

And the processor is a good one buy expensive. Newegg has one Here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017) for only $279.

Beyond that looks ok.

Pointy_Stick
12-06-2007, 09:09 PM
I think you would get better prices on Newegg.com.

You can go with the 800 MHz RAM so do it. You'll wish you did if you don't.

And the processor is a good one buy expensive. Newegg has one Here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017) for only $279.

Beyond that looks ok.

Thanks man. I found some 800 mhz ram for only $10 more. Also, I live in Australia, so all prices were in Australian dollars. Probably should have pointed that out :D

Well, I'm off to get a new PC. Thanks all!

armadilloben
12-07-2007, 12:44 AM
imo, i say, save the extra ten bucks and oc your 667 ram. i have 4 gigs of corsair 667 running at 912mhz stable. i dont remember the voltage increase i think it was .75

but i also have a cooler master geminII heatsink with 2 delta 120mm 150cfm fans blowing onto them:D

sweet specs tho

TheGreatSatan
12-09-2007, 05:10 PM
I just sold my Q6700 on ebay for $394. I forget how much of a price difference there is between the two.

NightrainSrt4
12-09-2007, 06:41 PM
Go with the DDR2-800, not the 667. You will wish you got it. Ya some 667 can hit 900+ but theres no guarantee, and most won't. Get the DDr2-800 and you can reach that 900 speed without breaking a sweat, atleast compared to 667 trying to reach that.

Worth the 10bucks in my opinion

crenn
12-09-2007, 11:13 PM
The DDR2-800 has an advantage over the DDR2-667 for the Q6600. Makes things easier to overclock if you plan to do that. Also get a Seagate 320GB drive as it's a newer and should be a faster drive. (Maxtor is owned by Seagate btw)