Hi,
I decided to build a mid-range Core Duo rig. This will be my first build, but I have read a lot of info about hardware installation and pretty much know what to do (at least I hope).
Initially, I have decided to wait till July 22nd and purchase a Quadcore CPU (Q6600).
However, since I will not be using my comp for heavy apps or games (i.e. Photoshop, Oblivion, Crysis), I decided that going w/ a Core Duo CPU would be the logical/financialy smart decision. I
might upgrade to a new rig in a 2-3 yrs time; when Penryn/Nehalem and DDR3 will be the
standard in the market or when I see a drop in performance when using common applications.
In any case, here are the selected parts for my midrange Core Duo system:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Socket LGA775 ($137 CAN)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 ($135 CAN)
Case: Antec SOLO ($90 CAN)
Memory: Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400 Matched Pairs 2GB Kit (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2-800
CL 5-5-5-12 240-pin Dual Channel Memory ($120 CAN)
HDD: Western Digital 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Buffer ($115 CAN)
PSU: Corsair HX-520 ($100 CAN)
Video Card: EVGA E-GEFORCE 7900GS KO 500MHZ 256MB ($165 CAN)
Total: $862 OR: $950-1000 (after taxes and shipping charges)
P.S.
I am not planning to OC at the moment, maybe at the end of the year. So it is stock for
now.
Feedback is welcomed.
Thnx.


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Have a search for an X1950XT too cos they wipe the floor with both and if you can get one at the right price you're laughing.


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