Gaming machine build

**FreakV6** · 01-23-2008, 11:21 AM

Ok im building a new gaming computer. Below is a list of the components. Let me know what you think.

Case- Antec P182

Mobo- Abit in9 32x-max (thinking of trading this out for a non sli for better overclocking)

cpu- Core 2 quad q6600 (going to be over clocked to at least 3.0 on each core)

cpu fan- silverstone fm121 120mm

hd- wd 150 gb raptor 10000rpm ( have a external i keep all pics and music on)

psu- silverstone st85zf 850w

video- geforce 8800 gtx (may over clock some

memory- corsair 2gb ddr2-800

Optical- samsung 20x dvd burner (2 of these)

cpu hs- thermalright ultra 120 extreme

gonna run vista 32 bit, and this will be on a 24" dell ultra sharp monitor. i already have the monitor...so its looking like after rebates im going to have about 1400-1500 in the system above. goal is to run crysis oh high settings with at least 20-30 fps. so what do you guys think.

also another question..on the ram situation. Some poeple are saying dont go 4 gigs that vista can not see any more then like 3, and you will never find a program that will need more then two. also said if i stick to 2 gigs then i can take advantage of dual channel speed. they said 2 gigs on dual channel speed will be way better then 4 without it. any opinons?

**86 IROC-Z** · 01-23-2008, 11:47 AM

86 IROC-Z says:

1. We have a computer forum.

2. I haven't researched much lately, but it looks pretty good to me.

3. Where are you buying the parts?

4. Use XP instead of Vista.

**FreakV6** · 01-23-2008, 11:53 AM

i totally forgot about that forum...if a mod could move it that would be great.

most parts will come from new egg. i want vista for direct x 10 capablities..also just like the looks of it better.

**LS1Powerhouse** · 01-23-2008, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by lilchubby

i totally forgot about that forum...if a mod could move it that would be great.

most parts will come from new egg. i want vista for direct x 10 capablities..also just like the looks of it better.

There are to many bugs still in Vista.. I'd just use XP to start then upgrade when Vista is up to par.

**Physics** · 01-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Looks good. I'm running the Q6600 with an Intel DX38BT motherboard, along with a geForce 8800 GTS. I haven't overclocked at all, and this thing runs Crysis on high settings really well. I haven't looked at FPS settings, but it's very playable. I think you'll be really happy with that setup.

**2MuchFun** · 01-24-2008, 07:35 PM

newegg is da stuff!

newegg had a deal 2gigs of ocz ram for $29, sign up for thier email deals.

you really dont need that big of a hard drive, 40 gig is plenty if you have external

GET XP!! Vista sux for games, all its good for is photo editing etc.......microsoft is cramming vista down ppl's throats.