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Help building a computer? - Wild-T Motherboard: ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750 Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX Video Card: EVGA 512-P2-N757-TR GeForce 8600GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive – OEM CD Drive: Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-115DBK – OEM Case: XION II XON-101 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply Are the parts compatible (I’m pretty sure they are)? Is this a fairly good gaming pc? Is there something I have forgotten? Is there something I could do to save money or better the system for little extra?

Best Answer: It's an OK gaming PC. Keep in mind that the 8600GT is alright, but might require upgrading in the future. At that point the 450W generic power supply installed may not be enough (power supplies output less wattage/amps as they age. Generics aren't as efficient typically). Consider buying a well known brand like OCZ, Thermaltake, or Corsair and getting a 550W or so power supply. You won't need more than 650W. Look for an efficiency rating of 80% or higher. Also you'll need 64 bit Vista for DirectX10 gaming and to use 4GB of system RAM. XP Pro x64 will allow you to use the 4GB of system ram, but limit you to DX9 in games. If you're going to overclock it, you need an aftermarket CPU cooler. Even if you're not going to, you still might want to consider it. The Arctic Freezer Pro is good for ~$25, but if you're looking to spend a bit more, consider the Zalman 9700LED or a Tuniq Tower or Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme. Those last 2 are a bit pricy (~$70) and I know the TRUE requires separate aftermarket fans. EDIT: You'll get better performance with the WD SATA300 drive than a Raptor SATA150 drive. A new Velociraptor (SATA 300, 10k rpm) would be faster, but it'd wear out quicker. - tuaamin13

If I were you, I would go for a faster HDD(100000 rpm raptor, for example). I personally prefer the 8800GTS. Also, make sure that your PS is enough for your more power hungry components. - Malcolm

for $40 more you could get a quad core http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017 but you'd need a biger power supply, even with that configuration you might here's one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101029 - Luke F

Yeah everything looks good only suggestion would be go for Intel E8200 as it support 1333mhz bus and has higher L2 cache 6mb in the same price with 2.66ghz. Its new 45nm tech, so produces less heat. The motherboard that you have selected supports it and is good for it. You for got the heart of a gaming system The PSU ( power supply ) Buy a tagan or thermaltake PSU. In case of graphic card please go for a 8800gt or 9600GT . The 8600GT does'nt meet with a lot of new games. - RockyTruelyRox

Make sure that the case comes with fans, you have the cables you need for the hard drive (OEM means no cables!), and some kind of operating system at your disposal. - champers

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