Hi,
First build in about 4 years for me. I did a bit of research before I threw this list together, so hopefully most of the parts are standard.
Main uses:
Ubuntu w/ XP or Vista VM running
Programming/Web Development
Light gaming - Source games/old RTS. I'm still satisfied w/ my old x800XL thats why I skimped on gfx
I will be upgrading to a 24-30" HDMI monitor later this year, so HD playback is important but I don't think that should be a problem?
If you could help me make sure I haven't severely gimped myself in any area or if you can save me some cash anywhere that would be great too. I was really pretty happy with how much I could get for $650. I also just picked a solid case and PSU on there, if you know of any better combo's let me know.
almost forgot about cooling. do i need to buy additional case fans or thermal paste or anything? i'm 100% clueless on what i need to do about that.
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 - $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128059
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz - $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115031
2x G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 - $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231098
EVGA 512-P2-N757-TR GeForce 8600GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 - $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130290
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA - $67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148261
SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA - $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827151153
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black - $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119068
Antec earthwatts EA430 ATX12V v2.0 430W - $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371006
Total w/ shipping: $660
thanks for any suggestions
First build in about 4 years for me. I did a bit of research before I threw this list together, so hopefully most of the parts are standard.
Main uses:
Ubuntu w/ XP or Vista VM running
Programming/Web Development
Light gaming - Source games/old RTS. I'm still satisfied w/ my old x800XL thats why I skimped on gfx
I will be upgrading to a 24-30" HDMI monitor later this year, so HD playback is important but I don't think that should be a problem?
If you could help me make sure I haven't severely gimped myself in any area or if you can save me some cash anywhere that would be great too. I was really pretty happy with how much I could get for $650. I also just picked a solid case and PSU on there, if you know of any better combo's let me know.
almost forgot about cooling. do i need to buy additional case fans or thermal paste or anything? i'm 100% clueless on what i need to do about that.
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 - $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128059
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz - $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115031
2x G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 - $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231098
EVGA 512-P2-N757-TR GeForce 8600GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 - $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130290
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA - $67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148261
SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA - $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827151153
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black - $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119068
Antec earthwatts EA430 ATX12V v2.0 430W - $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371006
Total w/ shipping: $660
thanks for any suggestions