new build HELPPP

[edbtzy]

i have everything else set for my new build but im confused on my CPU and MB...this is what i was thinking....

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail

my budget ranges from $900-1000...in that price range im looking for a CPU that is the most recent tech and a MOBO that works good...im also looking for everything WORTH MY MONEYY...i also want to be able to upgrade the parts without having to worry about everything being WAY out of date and then forced to replace everything....

[polobunny]

Replace the E6750 by a E8400. As for the motherboard, it seems like a good choice to me.

[Capper]

If you have that extra money after the processor, you might consider an X38 board

[edbtzy]

i was thinking about the e8400 but its alittle bit over my budget but im sure i can work something out if its going to out perform the e6750 and also last longer (tech speaking)

[Capper]

The E8400 will OC much better, and run cooler......its a 45nm processor where the others are 65nm....less power, less heat.

[Parker]

I agree, get the E8400.

[Carl Martin]

When I read this I thought, "Good luck finding an E8400!" (I wanted one, but couldn't get one.)

Anyway, Micro Center has them for $200. Micro Center Online Search Results

Carl

[edbtzy]

yea i think im going to go for the E8400...here is the rest of my build

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX ATX12V V2.2 550W Power Supply

EVGA 512-P3-N865-AR GeForce 9600GT KO 512MB 256-bit Video Card

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X CD-ROM SATA Combo

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

-plus the CPU and MOBO I think I'm ready to go =]

[oldman_gamer]

Originally Posted by edbtzy

yea i think im going to go for the E8400...here is the rest of my build

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX ATX12V V2.2 550W Power Supply

EVGA 512-P3-N865-AR GeForce 9600GT KO 512MB 256-bit Video Card

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X CD-ROM SATA Combo

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

-plus the CPU and MOBO i think im ready to go =]

Hi and welcome to HL. The HSF you chose is a good choice.It is the one I use and does the job for my application.I did run into difficulty installing it on my particular mobo though.I had to remove the fan,in order to mount it.After mounting it,I had to force the fan into position,to replace it back on the HS.The fan hits,and puts light pressure on the NB HS.Just a heads up,as to what you may or may not encounter with your install.Good luck with your build!

[edbtzy]

i was also thinking of getting a new case but thats not untill a little later but what do you guys perfer when it comes to cases...i don't want to spend more then 100 on one and i want it capable of circulating the air properly throughout the case...

i was going to use my old case but its got some age on it and it has 6 fans surrounding the case...i really dont like it IMO