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Well I am building an AMD machine for gaming, and was looking at something like this. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. This will be my third PC build but have not kept up with all of the new items and formats that have come out over the past years. . . . I think I looked over most of it, but if you see an issue with anything let me know. Just looking to build a good sturdy gaming PC, no overclocking here, that will last me for some time.


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I will use Vista Ultimate 32 bit with this setup.

Are you set with AMD? Intel currently offers better performance. Beside that CPU/Motherboard combo that coult take a switch to Intel, your build looks good!

Not set on the AMD build, was looking at them because back in the day I built my last PC AMD was suppose to be the best bang for the buck. . . . . I am way out of the loop by now on all the new technology, so what would you suggest for a good solid Intel gaming pc keeping the price around 1300

take a look at my signature, i highly recommend any of the parts in there other than the old vid card!
(the raptor drive is loud though)

right now there are going to be new Core2Duos coming out in january, so maybe hold off on anything til then if possible.

i'd REALLY recommend looking back on the past few weeks/months of reviews here on the main site http://www.legitreviews.com
get up to speed on the AMD/Intel race and re-familiarize yourself with everything. It's safe to say that Intel is the better bang for your buck right now, and has been for a while.

i'd go with a different chipset than the 680i motherboards though, maybe a p35 since they run cooler. anyhow read up and get re-edjamacated :D

Ok after looking it over this is what I have come up with. Let me know if you notice anything that needs to be changed or that can use an upgrade. Im not going to be overclocking, just playing games. . . The total is about $1300.00 before mail in rebates, and is right around the area I wanted to spend. If you have any suggestions for a newbie any and all suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Thanks in advance!

CASE: Antec ninehundred

MOBO: Asus P5K-E

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz

RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 675 (PC2 5400)

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s

VID: BFG Tech BFGE88512GTOC2E GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX ATX12V V2.2 550W

Optical Drives: LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06 - Retail
&
MITSUMI Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal USB 2.0 digital card reader with Floppy Drive - OEM

OS: Vista Ultimate 32 bit

Looks solid ^_^

How much more expensive would it be to get 800Mhz ram instead of 667? You'd be able to squeeze a few more FPS in games from the RAM speed jump.

Dan

Ok after looking it over I found this

MOBO: Asus P5E

RAM: mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)


How does this look with the above build? Is it overkill for a gamer that has no intention at this time to overclock?

Well I have ordered all the parts, Thanks to all that contributed to my query. Now the waiting game for the parts

Congrats, good luck with the build ^_^

Dan