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  1. September 15, 2006, 12:08 PM #1
    over-man
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    Default New core 2 rig to build

    I'm in the planning stages for a new core 2 duo computer, this is what i'm thinking:

    Core 2 Duo E6300 $183
    Intel G965 mobo $120 integrated graphics(i dont want to spend a fortune on a video card yet)
    Patriot ddr2 667 2 x 1 gig $180
    Seagate 320gig $95
    All totalling $578, any recommendations that keep me near the 600 dollar mark?
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  2. September 15, 2006, 01:11 PM #2
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    Default Re: New core 2 rig to build

    Yes, buy a GPU. An onboard GPU doesn't achieve anything...
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  3. September 15, 2006, 02:57 PM #3
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    Default Re: New core 2 rig to build

    Quote Originally Posted by over-man
    any recommendations that keep me near the 600 dollar mark?
    PC hardware guide Its right here stickied in the Basement.

    If I were you I would get 1 gig of ram and use the extra $125 to get a better video card.
    THE PC Hardware Buyers Guide
    Desktop PC: Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.8 Ghz | Swiftech Apogee GT waterblock + MCP655 + 2 x 120mm rad | Biostar Tforce 965PT | G.Skill 4gb (2 x 2gb) DDR2-800 | Radeon HD 4870 512mb | 250GB + 160GB hard drive | Antec 900 | 22" Widescreen
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  4. September 15, 2006, 10:04 PM #4
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    Default Re: New core 2 rig to build

    Also, I would suggest the ASUS P5B instead of the Intel. That one just seemed to work much better.
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