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Loading ...This build is quite an improvement over the previous one. The first, and most obvious change is the change in the video card from a solitary 8800Gt to two 9600GTs. The 8800GT and the 9600GT are relatively similar in specs, though the 8800 has the slight edge. However, when you combine two 9600GTs you get far more bang for the buck than buying an 8800Ultra or something of that nature. The RAM is also upgraded, with two gigs of ram now having heat sinks(which extend life) and a faster bus speed for more efficient ram.
- Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model AD-7190A $26.99
- Rosewill R5717-P SL ATX Computer Case $34.99
- Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB 3.5″ SATA-300 Hard Drive $104.99
- (2)EVGA Superclocked GeForce 9600GT 512-P3-N862-AR Video Card $359.98
- Rosewill RP500-2 500W Power Supply $44.99
- Kingston 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory $19.99
- ASUS P5N-E SLI ATX Intel Motherboard $114.99
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor $269.99
- G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Memory $44.99
- Total: $1,021.90
1 Comment Received
It’s not a bad set-up, but only the biggest components are high end, everything else is a little sub-par. Most people think a case is just a box, and for a low end computer that’s not a problem. But a good case will improve airflow and cooling, which is very important if you are running quad-core and dual-GPU and you don’t want them to melt. The PSU is also a little underwhelming for this system (the wattage is fine, but it’s a little cheap, and doesn’t have the greatest reviews). I would go for http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052 and with rebates, it’s even cheaper (and you could get the case combo too, it’s not a bad case).
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