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Answer» Hey guys, I am slowly looking for a new computer, and I'd like some advices from you. Here is the build I'm looking at : Processor : Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (Deal) $419.97 Motherboard : XFX NFORCE 680i (Deal) Memory : OCZ 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 Memory (2 x 2048MB) (Deal) Video Card : EVGA GeForce 8800 GT $259.97 Case : Ultra Black Aluminus ATX Mid-Tower $59.97 Hard drive : Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB Hard Drive $99.97 Fan : Thermaltake V1 $73.99 This build would cost : $1,093.90 (shipping & tax included) I want to buy a good fan since I'd like to OC the Q6600 @ 3-3.2 Ghz. I'm gaming/programming a lot. What do you guys think of this build?personally, i would go for a true 680i motherboard, and not a 680i LT, but you are getting a good deal buying all those components together. perhaps you can FIND another combo deal with a true 680i motherboard. another note, you might wish to purchase a thermalright ultra 120 EXTREME CPU heatsink rather then the thermaltake V1. the ultra 120 has been, and as far as i know still is, the top CPU heatsink. the ultra 120, however, does not come with a 120mm fan, it must be bought seperately. for the fan, recommend a scythe slip stream kaze or a sycthe ultra kaze. both of these fans come in different models that very in CFM and RPM, the choice is up to you. Quote from: homer on February 24, 2008, 06:05:57 PM personally, i would go for a true 680i motherboard, and not a 680i LT, but you are getting a good deal buying all those components together. perhaps you can find another combo deal with a true 680i motherboard. What is the difference? Quote from: homer on February 24, 2008, 06:05:57 PM another note, you might wish to purchase a thermalright ultra 120 extreme CPU heatsink rather then the thermaltake V1. the ultra 120 has been, and as far as i know still is, the top CPU heatsink. the ultra 120, however, does not come with a 120mm fan, it must be bought seperately. for the fan, recommend a scythe slip stream kaze or a sycthe ultra kaze. both of these fans come in different models that very in CFM and RPM, the choice is up to you. Yeah, I just read that on tom's hardware, but there is no thermalright on tigerdirect, I will have to shop the fan somewhere else :/ Thanks for your answerQuote What is the difference? the 680i LT has only 4 USB ports and 1 ethernet connector whereas the 680i has 8 USB ports and 2 ethernet connectors. the 680i LT will still run both video cards at X16 though.

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Hey guys,
I am slowly looking for a new computer, and I'd like some advices from you.
Here is the build I'm looking at :
Processor : Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (Deal) $419.97
Motherboard : XFX NFORCE 680i (Deal)
Memory : OCZ 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 Memory (2 x 2048MB) (Deal)
Video Card : EVGA GeForce 8800 GT $259.97
Case : Ultra Black Aluminus ATX Mid-Tower $59.97
Hard drive : Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB Hard Drive $99.97
Fan : Thermaltake V1 $73.99

This build would cost : $1,093.90 (shipping & tax included)
I want to buy a good fan since I'd like to OC the Q6600 @ 3-3.2 Ghz.
I'm gaming/programming a lot.

What do you guys think of this build?personally, i would go for a true 680i motherboard, and not a 680i LT, but you are getting a good deal buying all those components together. perhaps you can FIND another combo deal with a true 680i motherboard.

another note, you might wish to purchase a thermalright ultra 120 EXTREME CPU heatsink rather then the thermaltake V1. the ultra 120 has been, and as far as i know still is, the top CPU heatsink. the ultra 120, however, does not come with a 120mm fan, it must be bought seperately. for the fan, recommend a scythe slip stream kaze or a sycthe ultra kaze. both of these fans come in different models that very in CFM and RPM, the choice is up to you.

Quote from: homer on February 24, 2008, 06:05:57 PM

personally, i would go for a true 680i motherboard, and not a 680i LT, but you are getting a good deal buying all those components together. perhaps you can find another combo deal with a true 680i motherboard.

What is the difference?
Quote from: homer on February 24, 2008, 06:05:57 PM

another note, you might wish to purchase a thermalright ultra 120 extreme CPU heatsink rather then the thermaltake V1. the ultra 120 has been, and as far as i know still is, the top CPU heatsink. the ultra 120, however, does not come with a 120mm fan, it must be bought seperately. for the fan, recommend a scythe slip stream kaze or a sycthe ultra kaze. both of these fans come in different models that very in CFM and RPM, the choice is up to you.

Yeah, I just read that on tom's hardware, but there is no thermalright on tigerdirect, I will have to shop the fan somewhere else :/

Thanks for your answerQuote

What is the difference?

the 680i LT has only 4 USB ports and 1 ethernet connector whereas the 680i has 8 USB ports and 2 ethernet connectors. the 680i LT will still run both video cards at X16 though.

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