How's this build look? Any improvements?

[Camk2004]

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COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: RC-690-KKN1-GP
Item #: N82E16811119137

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

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$79.99 $79.99
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GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: GA-P35-DS3L
Item #: N82E16813128059

Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

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$99.99 $99.99
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PNY VCG88512GXPB G92 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 PureVideo HD Technology HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #: VCG88512GXPB
Item #: N82E16814133205

Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

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$259.99 $259.99
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COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-650-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 650W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: RP-650-PCAR
Item #: N82E16817171014

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$99.99 $99.99
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Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail
Model #: BX80557E6750
Item #: N82E16819115029

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$189.99 $189.99
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Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK - Retail
Model #: PDC24G6400ELK
Item #: N82E16820220227

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$114.99 $114.99
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Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: ST3250410AS
Item #: N82E16822148262

Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

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$69.99 $69.99
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Acer AL1916WAbd Black 19" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Model #: ET.1916B.WDA
Item #: N82E16824009091

Return Policy: [LCD] Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

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$189.99 -$10.00 Instant $179.99
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Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
Model #: 66I-00788
Item #: N82E16832116204

Return Policy: Software Return Policy

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$111.49 $111.49
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ZEROtherm BTF90 92mm Silent UFO CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #: BTF90
Item #: N82E16835887002

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$54.99 -$14.00 Instant $40.99
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ZEROtherm ZT100 thermal grease - Retail
Model #: ZT100
Item #: N82E16835887010

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

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$5.99 $5.99 Subtotal: $1,253.39

[Doono]

Do you have a 64 bit version of windows? 4GB of ram will not work in a 32 bit operating system.

And coolermaster arn't well known for quality psu's. Swap it with something from either Enermax, Tagen, FSP Group/OCZ, Antec. It could very well be perfectly fine but these makes are very well known for quality.

[spartan_phalanx]

Do you have a 64 bit version of windows?

Looks like he chose 64-bit home premium so it should be fine.

Your build looks fine only a couple suggestions. You really don't need the extra thermal grease as the ZEROtherm cooler comes with it. Secondly if you do change your PSU consider getting a modular one (so convenient).

I run this memory and it has better timings and can overclock well for just $10 bucks more than the Patriot memory you have chosen (personally I'm not a fan of Patriot memory).

[Doono]

Looks like he chose 64-bit home premium so it should be fine.

Silly me, should have read it properly.

And freddie that psu has a monster of a 12 v rail lol

[Pnutmaster]

Instead of spending $200 on the E6750, wait until the end of the month and hunt for the E8400.

http://www.directron.com/bx80570e8400a.html

[mukali]

Instead of spending $200 on the E6750, wait until the end of the month and hunt for the E8400.

http://www.directron.com/bx80570e8400a.html

I agree, if you can wait just a bit longer, go with the newer cpu.

Also, unless you have a very stringent budget, you should consider a bigger harddrive. I think 320 or 500 GB drives are the best bang for buck now (ie. lowest $/GB).

Same thing goes for the monitor. Looks like only a 19" model. For about $50 more, you can get a 22" model which seems to be the current sweet spot. I got the PNY 8800GT as well and as it plays fine on a 22" lcd.

[danzig]

Silly me, should have read it properly.

And freddie that psu has a monster of a 12 v rail lol

Its a great PSU have one in my other machine, large 12v rails for the win over multiple smaller 12v rails.

[Camk2004]

hey guys thanks for all the input i really appreciate it. This will be my first build and i want something that will be able to last into the future a bit and hopefully plan empire total war with settings turned up. I think i might just have to wait for the new line of processors to come out. It is definitely worth it to be patient.

I looked at the silencer 610W before and thought about springing for the extra $30 dollars because it is an extremely good PSU. Ill revise my list and see what the totals come out to. Thanks for your input.

[King Edward III]

Do you have a 64 bit version of windows? 4GB of ram will not work in a 32 bit operating system.

Really? How much RAM does the 32 bit version support?

[the_mango55]

Lol, the spaces between the return policy and in stock and the fact that you didn't have spaces between the items really threw me off.

I was about to say "Do you really need a $250 power supply?"

[danzig]

Lol, the spaces between the return policy and in stock and the fact that you didn't have spaces between the items really threw me off.

I was about to say "Do you really need a $250 power supply?"

Heheh yeah I got excited at the prospect of a 99 dollar 8800GT...I was like wth Im buying one now!

[Freddie]

I don't like Coolmaster products as such I especially wouldn’t trust them to make my PSU. Instead I would suggest this, PC Power & Cooling make the best PSU’s on the planet, I’ve seen the review their efficiency is remarkable and it’s only $30 more then your current choice.



I’m also sceptical about the CPU heatsink as I’ve never heard of Zerothem. Instead I highly recommend this,



ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro. Don;t be put by the fact that it's half the price of the other HSF, Arctic's Freezer Pro 7 has been the custom heatsink of choice for Intel chipsets for a couple of years now. YOu also won't need to buy that thermal grease this CPU HSF comes pre greased.

Also if you want a 19" monitor don't get a widescreen, at that size your better of with a normal 4:3 screen, we have 19" widescreens at work and they look rubbish.

[Freddie]

Personally I can’t wait for the new graphics cards coming from ATI, if the HD 3870 X2 3DMark2006 benchmarks (Google it) are anything to go by ATI will finally claim the performance crown back from NVIDIA. I expect the 9800GTX X2 to run it close but don’t assume it will overtake ATI, at the moment Crossfire scales a lot better then SLI, which is what both these cards are using i.e. Crossfire and SLI respectively on one card.

[Doono]

o wow they look amazing, 4476 points in SM3 and another 4494 in SM2 at 2560X1600. Hope they are reasonably priced im going to build a new system soon and was going with 2x 38x0 but I might grab one of these.

[Ummagumma]

3GB. It's a limit on the 32 bit system. See here (yes, it says 4GB, If you do things to the registry, but even then I think it only recognises a maximum 4GB including 1GB Page file. That leaves 3GB physical RAM)

[King Edward III]

What happens if you put 4 gigs of RAM in?

[Doono]

won't read it, performance hits, you don't need more than 2 gigs normally anyway.