Need help with a new spec

Rhodan · 27 Dec 2007 at 07:03

I'm looking for a new system for gaming, video and photo's.

I'm open to idea's, so long as the machine is quiet. I'm not into overclocking, so i would prefer a rock solid, stable machine.

The components I prefer are:
Asus motherboard
4GB RAM
Nvidia 8800GT
Antec Case

Suggestions ?

Thanks !

Rhodan · 27 Dec 2007 at 08:04

No real budget as such, and no existing pc either.

I just need a case + mobo + ram + gfx + cpu + cpu cooler.

Rhodan · 27 Dec 2007 at 09:48

Thanks for all the replies so far.

Case wise I was looking at the Antec Sonata III which comes with a PSU. Is this quiet, and is the PSU enough to power the spec I'm looking for ?

So far from the specs above, I like the look of:

Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "Energy Efficient SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
Abit IP35 motherboard
Geil 2GB x2

Which GFX card then in the 8800GT series ?

Rhodan · 27 Dec 2007 at 13:26

So is the PSU that comes with the Antec good enough then ?

CPU coolers, I was looking at a Zalman CNPS9700 NT, how does that compare to others ?

Rhodan · 27 Dec 2007 at 14:15

Thanks, but are those "quiet" coolers, compared to the Zalman ?

Rhodan · 27 Dec 2007 at 19:11

Thanks for your help.

Rhodan · 27 Dec 2007 at 19:26

Yeah, I noticed from various reviews that the 3rd party coolers do a better job than the stock fan, even at stock speeds, and I prefer my equipment to be cool, so I don't mind that little "upgrade" for the cpu.

Motherboard wise, should I get a P35 or X38 chipset motherboard ?

Also the RAM, I can get the following:

G.SKILL 4GB kit (2GB x 2) DDR2-1000 (PC-8000) CL5-5-5-15

G.SKILL 4GB kit (2GB x 2) DDR2-800 (PC-6400) CL4-4-4-12

G.SKILL 4GB kit (2GB x 2) DDR2-800 (PC-6400) CL5-5-5-15

CORSAIR TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX 2 X 2GB DDR2-800 XMS2 5-5-5-18

What would you recommend ?