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Spaced99
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 17:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am currently building my first pc and am debating which kind of processor I should get. I'm thinking about how I will use my computer in the long run. Right now I only do some video editing and not really play any pc games right now.


I don't know if I should go dual core like this one: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16819115037

or quad core: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115043


Here's a list of what I have currently ordered if it's any help:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098



I'll eventually order a HDD, Windows XP and a video card.

*Any help with what type of video card to get would also be helpful. Currently looking at this one: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814150229

Thanks
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teflonmyk
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 20:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
r u gonna be overclocking?
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Spaced99
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 20:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
More than likely, but it would probably be a couple months after I've built the pc.
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teflonmyk
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 21:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'd suggest getting the Q6600 over the Q9300 as quads go (more bang for the buck), and depending on if you'd be doing more encoding than gaming in regards to the E8400. I'd also suggest aftermarket cooling (Zalman 9700, Freezer 7 pro, or the Ultra 120), and a "beefier" power supply (Corsair and OCZ are the current faves here)...

EDIT: Specs for my two desktop bilds are in my sig. I don't do any gaming, so, I have "middle of the road" GPUs. I also picked my components based on the input of more experienced members right here on AD.
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Dropbox: http://db.tt/p5P9bH1d
System 1: Core2Quad Q6600 O/Ced @ 3.15 GHz, Gigabyte GA EP35 DS4 mobo, Zalman 9700, 4GB PC6400 RAM, Sapphire Radeon 2600HD Pro, Samsung 920BW 19" Widescreen LCD, Hauppauge! PVR-350.
System 2: Core2Duo E6400 O/Ced @ 3.2 GHz, Gigabyte GA 965P S3 mobo, Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, 2GB PC6400 RAM, PNY GeForce 6600, Hyundai B70A 17" LCD.

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krj15489
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 21:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
the psu you chose will not have enough power for a quad core and a video card. you should get this instead.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004
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_ 		17. April 2008 @ 13:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Indeed, that's a necessity.
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_ 		17. April 2008 @ 22:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My two cents. Basically what everyone else is saying.

Get a Q6600, it's better than a Q9300(faster clock speed, and MORE cache)

If you're looking for a good PSU on a budget go with a Corsair 550VX. Krj linked to it, but it's cheaper here.

http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-vx-550w-.../205852646.html

Also I'm not a big fan of the 8600GT, get a 8800GS instead.
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Spaced99
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_ 		17. April 2008 @ 22:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok, thanks. I'll be getting the Q6600 and bigger power supply.

Thanks for everyone's help.
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_ 		18. April 2008 @ 07:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The 8800GS is certainly better, and of late it might even be cheaper.
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