mid-range computer opinions

Processors:

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor -167.99$

Motherboard:

GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3LR LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - 84.99$

GPU:

XFX GX260NADFF GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $199.99

HD:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -$69.99

RAM:

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1100 (PC2 8800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory -$69.99

CASE:

COOLER MASTER Strom Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel - $129.99

power supply :

CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply -$144.99

CPU Fans & Heatsinks:

ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - $44.99


Total :912$

Toughts ?

Maybe just preference of G.skill over OCZ but:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227406

the power supply link has been deactivated but it shows similar items, looks good

Your mobo cannot SLi, if you want Sli capability go with EVGA LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI FTW.
If you dont ever plan to SLi go with either one of these
As for the video card get this its only $10 more(after rebate) and it comes overclocked,
XFX GeForce GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216
RAM: G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

As for the power supply you dont need 850w. For SLi go with the 750w Corsair and for only a single card go with the 550w or 650w.

Also my recommendation for a cooler: XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V

What is your budget and what are you wanting to do with your new computer?
What games and programs will you be running on it?
Do you need a Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers, or O.S.?

I think that you could get similar or better components than those you listed and save $1-200 - but it would be helpful to know more about your plans/wishes for your new system. :-)

here 2 new pc's i dunno whice one to choose ...
i need pc that will handle heavy games for the next 2 years .

INTEL CORE 2 QUAD S775 2.4GHz Q6600 : "SLACR" - BOX

ASUS P5Q

GAINWARD PCI-EX 2.0 GeForce GTX275 896MB DDR3 - RETAIL (or 4500X2)

WD 640GB 16MB SATA2 7200 RPM - WD6400AAKS

LG DVDRW GH-22NS40 X22 - BLACK - SATA

G.SKILL 4096MB (2048MBX2) DDR2 800 CL5-5-5-15 - F2-6400CL5S-4GBNT

COOLERMASTER CM 690 : RC-690 w/o PSU

CORSAIR VX 550W : CMPSU-550VXEU

SCYTHE MUGEN (INFINITY) - 5 HEAT PIPES CPU COOLER

this cost approximately 1300$



Or this :

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz 4MB-Cache 1333MHz-Bus Tray

Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L

GigaByte nVidia GeForce GTX 275 896MB-GDDR3 HDMI PCIe-2.0

Samsung 640GB 16MB-Cache S-ATA HD642JJ

LG DVD RW X22 S-ATA Black GH22N-S40

OCZ 2GB DDR2 800Mhz Value x2

Cooler Master Elite 334

HEC 500TE-2WX 500W 80Plus:Bronze

Cooler Master for Intel Socket-775

this cost approximately 1000$


thanks for helpers

Unless you are sold on Intel for some reason, your best value out there on CPUs right now is the AM3 Deneb series - 3.2ghz Quad Core that overclocks to insane levels for $245 @ newegg is a no brainer....

Also the GTX275 is little improvement over the 260 Core 216 - it will give you 5 or less more FPS in a few games, at a much higher price.

GPU: $299 is pricey but that's a GTX 285 monster here too... your most important piece for all that heavy gaming...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130480

CPU & Mobo Combo: $325 for 3.2ghz quad core and SLI mobo...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.190735

PSU: I don't think you will find another name brand PSU with 4 6 pin connectors at $99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

that's $750... if you use your original posted Hard Drive, Memory, and Case you come out to $995.... and you could beat those prices, I just don't have time at the moment to look them up.... maybe later

at that price point just get a Phenom II rig with a 4890
Processor Phenom II x4 955 Black Edition
(3.0GHz x4 125W 4x512KB L2, 6MB L3) $245
Cooling Xigmatek Dark Knight-S1283V $40
Video MSI Radeon HD 4890 1GB - OC Edition (After $20 Rebate) $230
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 (after $15 Rebate) $125
Memory OCZ Extreme Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3-1600 (PC3 12800) OCZ3X16004GK 7-7-7 ($83 less $30 Rebate) $53
Hard Drive Western Digital Caviar WD1001FALS 7200RPM Sata 3/0Gb/s 1TB $105
Optical Drive LG BD/HD DVD / 16x DVD+/- RW GGC-H20L - Retail $109
Audio On Motherboard 8-channel -
Case Lian Li PC65B Black Aluminum Mid Tower $100
Power Supply IN WIN Commander 750W SLI/CrossFire 80 Plus Modular ($140 less $50 Rebate) $90
Base System Total $1097

You could go i7 with a 4890 for $1300

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=15478427

That has 2 4890s, but in cart its $1265 + $33 in shipping = $1298 (With this combo)

Also if you live near a Micro Center you can pick up the i7 for $230.