Building my PC

[sharpnel]

Hi guys,

I need your expertise and advice. I?m in the process of building my PC. The intent of this machine is for gaming, photo editing, music and video editing. Here is what I have decided to get. I need to know if there is any compatibility issues that I should be concern about. Also, do you think the specs will fit my needs? Your input is much appreciated. Thanks.


1. Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
2. Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

3. OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI ATX12V 600W Power Supply - Retail

4. Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail

5. CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - Retail

6. ASUS P5B Deluxe Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

7. X1900 XT 512MB (625/1450) (10.0/46.4) (PCIe) 256-bit D-DLDVI


At $300-$400 range, what do you think is a best LCD 21? or 22? out there for gaming?

 

[Howard]

What's the budget?

 

[sharpnel]

$1,400 not including LCD monitor

 

[bamacre]

I'd consider the 8800 GTS as your video card.

 

[pkme2]

Buy what you need now and get the rest after Xmas. You got PM.

Good luck on your build.

 

[Howard]

Is it going on your desk or underneath?

Intel C2D E6300 - $180
ASUS P5B/Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 - $135
G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2-667 1.8V - $200
XFX 8800GTS - $470 /w free gaming headset
Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic - $93, $20 MIR
WD WD360ADFD - $105
WD WD3200KS - $100, $10 MIR
Samsung SH-S182D - $31
Shipping from newegg - $12-15 UPS 3 Day
Total from newegg - ~$1300 after MIRs and shipping

Enhance ENP-5140GH - $56 + ~$10 shipping

(no case)

How about a Dell 2007FPW?

 

[fire400]

your build is awesome!

there is a .26mm pitch that is offered, hitting 22" on newegg.com, it's a widescreen HD.

I'd find it for you, but it's one of those items that have over a thousand reviews.

peace

 

[sharpnel]

Please send me the link if you find it. Thanks.

 

[sharpnel]

Very helpful info PKME2. Thank you for the PM.

 

[sharpnel]

What would you guys pick for gaming between these LCDs? Any other suggestion with 22"?

20"
Dell 2007FPW
ViewSonic VX2025WM