Need opinion on new PC!!!!

Hi, I recently decided that i wanted to get a new PC that will last me a while for around $2000. Here are my specs, please leave feedback on any changes or good choices.

MOBO: Nvidia nforce 790i ULTRA SLI

GPU: BFG 8800 GT 1GB (probably go sli)

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 2x2GB (not sure whether i should get 2GB of DDR3 instead)

HDD: Westgate 250GB

CPU:Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66GHZ

Case: Antec 900

Also i havent calculated the prices yet but will alll this land me around $2000? The rest on the componenets i will get later on such as speakers headset etc...

Cheers

yeah, mucho rip off, go to bestbuy and you'll get a better deal

yeah, mucho rip off, go to bestbuy and you'll get a better deal

czechgangster44

Umm no not even close...Bestbuy is the BIGGEST ripooff for poc components...So i really do hope you arent being serious.

Well It depends on what you need exactly. And if your going to build or buy prebuilt.

This is just a rough estimate but you should be able to get all the parts you listed off of www.newegg.com for around $950 to $1495. Several of the parts have multiple versions (eg. video card) and manufacturers. This will affect the final price.

Who is Westgate? I've never heard of them. Since the hard drive is where all your data is stored a well know manufacturer might be a better choice. Western Digital drives have always served me well.

The type of memory you buy will depend on the motherboard. No single motherboard supports all types of memory. Look and see what kind of memory the motherboard supports. Some companies will supply a list of memory they have tested on the motherboard. Choose from that list.

Don't forget the power supply and DVD drive. I've been using Plextor drives for years and have no complaints.

I recommend 9800 GTX..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=9800+GTX&x=21&y=26

Ok, this is the changes ive made. Also is is better to buy from tigerdirect or newegg when buying from Australia?

MOBO: Nvidia nforce 790i ULTRA SLI

GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 2GB DDR3 (supported by mobo)

HDD: Westgate 250GB

CPU:Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66GHZ

Optical Drive: Lite-On DH-4O1S

PSU:OCZ/GameXstream 850W

Case: Antec 900

Hope this setup will last a few years.

um, that won't be even close to 2000 dollars.

maybe 1000 or a little more at the most.

Ok this is the PC I have decided on.

MOBO:XFX Nvidia nforce 790i ULTRA SLI

GPU: XFX NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 2GB DDR3 1600MHz (supported by mobo)

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200 1TB hard drive

CPU:Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.88GHz 1333mhz FSB

Optical Drive: Lite-On DH-4O1S

PSU:OCZ/GameXstream 850W

Case: Antec 900

This came to $1800 on tigerdirect.

If you're from Australia, I don't think Newegg will ship it here (I say here because I'm Australian) and Tigerdirect might do it at a high cost.

I suggest you look at places like MSY, CentreCom, Aus PC Market, PC Case Gear and more here.

Nice parts, but why only an 8800GT if you plan to be doing some serious gaming?

What resolution do you plan to play on?

Reason i chose this mobo is that i may in a few months after buy a second gtx 280