Here's the skinny, building a gaming only rig for under $1000. I have a lot of spare parts, so I only need:
CPU
Memory
Motherboard
Sound
Video
Power Supply
Here is my current list, any recommendations?
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail | $277.99
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail | $65.99
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail | $20.00 Mail-in Rebate | $179.99
OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail | $35.00 Mail-in Rebate | $139.99
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail | $32.99
SAPPHIRE 100196L Radeon X1950PRO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail | $154.99
Grand Total: $851.94
CPU
Memory
Motherboard
Sound
Video
Power Supply
Here is my current list, any recommendations?
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail | $277.99
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail | $65.99
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail | $20.00 Mail-in Rebate | $179.99
OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail | $35.00 Mail-in Rebate | $139.99
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail | $32.99
SAPPHIRE 100196L Radeon X1950PRO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail | $154.99
Grand Total: $851.94