Is it a good match?

[guner7]

Hi all,

I've been come across mysuperpc quite long time ago but still haven't build my own pc. Recently, my hand got some itchy to wanna try those new high demand games like Crysis and COH and more.......I don't really know what to choose between AMD and Intel for a good gaming system. So i've do some searching and found Real Gaming Challenge Rematch: Intel vs. AMD that created from extremetech. And the result is Intel was the winner. I feel that i want to try those component used by them which are:

Processor:Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4GHz)
Mobo:ASUS P5B Deluxe (Intel P965 chipset)
Video:XFX GeForce 7900GT(256MB)
Ram:2 x 1GB Corsiar XMS2 6400 (CAS 4-4-4-12)

I'm not sure is these setting can outperform or stable if compare to the component that highlighted in mysuperpc:

Processor:AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ AM2 (dual-core)
Motherboard:ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
Video:eVGA Geforce 8800 GTS 320MB DDR3 PCI-E
Ram:Crucial 2048MB (2GB) PC8500 DDR2 (about 3.25GB usable)

But i think it'll become a better rig if we make use the best component from them, yet still reliable, stable and upgradeable. All i need is the advice from you guys so that i can start to put my hand over it. And the budget is below $1000. I hope my english is not confusing enough to you guys. Thanks in advance.

[Jamie Nixx]

Ok, Intel wins the gaming scene hands down.

The E6750 is better and cheaper than the E6600.

The 7900GT will struggle to play Crysis, go for an 8800GT, its only costs a bit more and is a 100 times better.

Change the motherboard to one with a P35 chipset.

[guner7]

Hey Jamie,
Thanks a lot for your input, sure it'll make the powerful rig.........:cool:

[Jamie Nixx]

Hey no probs, whats your maximum budget without leaving yourself bankrupt lol, i will price your rig for you.

[guner7]

yo Jamie,

sry for late reply, having buzy recently.........:D
well, budget is something i would like tight in little bit.....
like previously, my budget is around USD $1000~1100, thought this is the best rig i can have since my 1st pc ever, hehe.......

hey Jamie, thanks for price me the rig if you free, appreciate it hardly.......
thanks in advanced. :D

[Jamie Nixx]

Hey no problemo :D

Ok lets get the ball rolling.

Intel Core 2 duo E6750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029

Asus P5K-E motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131196

Corsair XMS2 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

EVGA Superclocked 8800GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130303

Corsair HX520 PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

Antec 900
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%2b900

Western Digital 250GB SATA Harddrive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136161

Samsung DVD/RW W/ Litescribe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151141


Grand total $1096.93

This is all from newegg and i have only included the rebate for the Ram.

Hope this helps.

[guner7]

Hey buddy,

That is a very cool case and suit for gaming purpose....:D the important one is it has a good cooling system built. The power supply is good and it can support the 8800GT graphic card, thanks for the search:cool: Definitely i'll built my very 1st rig according to these list. Really appreciate for the list, thanks for the hard work........:cool: Thanks for the help, ya......Good luck:D

[Jamie Nixx]

No worries...