Spec advice please

[Captain_Slick]

Hi guys. I'm looking to build a new computer for myself. I've got a MacBook at the moment, so I have to take over the HP downstairs in order to play games (CS:S and EVE Online mostly, but looking forward to Spore and Left4Dead).

I'll probably be able to afford this next month, so.

Here's what I'm thinking at the moment.

Total: £635.51

Is this a good spec for gaming? Is there any areas where I can save some dosh? Thanks for any help guys!

P.S. I've already got a case waiting - it's a Gigabyte 3D Mars, plenty big enough for anything I want to put in it, really.

Cheers!

 

[jak731]

get the normal q6600, and use the money saved on either a better cpu cooler otherwise looks fine to me

 

[Hesky82]

get the normal q6600, and use the money saved on either a better cpu cooler otherwise looks fine to me

I would do exactly that! the ac pro is a good cooler for the money but if you were to spend a little extra you could grab a quieter cooler that will cool your quad even more effectively

Rest looks top notch!