building new computer

hey guys, I'm building a new computer and buying it this weekend. I got to get it built before school starts, and maybe give my old one to my sister before uni starts for her. The reason why i'm doing it now is because the g92 is just a refreash and not really the next best thing, also **** I just wana play games now, you've served me well 5500 but its time we move on. well here is a computer I built just tell me if its the right buy and if I should go with a HD 2900 or a 8800 GTS 640mb. Oh and I'm playing on a 1280x1024 screen, I would change it but my parents just bought it for christmas and I would feel really guilty if I did, oh and my budget is $1600-1700 max canadian with taxes.

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LG GSA-H54N 18X DVD-Writer Black W/ Software, OEM $33.99

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Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 $226.99

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Antec Nine Hundred $109.99

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OCZ Vindicator CPU Cooler $43.99

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Arctic Cooling 120x120x25mm $10.99

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500GB SATAII 7200RPM $114.89

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OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 800MHz (2x1024MB) EPP Dual Channel Kit $126.99

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Gigabyte GA-P35 $155.99

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OCZ StealthXstream 600W$91.99

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Sapphire ATI RADEON HD 2900XT 512MB $433.99

Total cost $1349.80 before tax, $1538.77 after taxes, dam you canadian taxes lol. So yeah any suggestions and I could use some help with powersupply choices.

Total cost $1349.80 before tax, $1538.77 after taxes, dam you canadian taxes lol. So yeah any suggestions and I could use some help with powersupply choices.

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If you don't like to pay taxes, try www.NCIX.com or even better www.DirectCanada.com (assuming you don't live in BC) and there is no PST for out of province orders. Direct Canada also has free shipping on orders over $300.

yeah I know its cheaper with ncix but I live in toronto not BC. also the 2900 is a little overkill but I'm thinking it will last longer than the 320mg gts. filmography

That was kinda the point... I live near Toronto too and order from NCIX/DirectCanada so I don't have to pay PST.

Just noticed that you want to build this weekend... I guess that kills the mail order option.

Best of luck with the build... you should be happy with your system on either the 8800GTS or 2900.

yeah I know its cheaper with ncix but I live in toronto not BC. also the 2900 is a little overkill but I'm thinking it will last longer than the 320mg gts. filmography

8800 GTS should last just as long as 2900XT. Of course ATi champion has more futurepoof technologies, but when they will come in use 2900XT will probably be to slow to decently run those games that use that technologies. Your choice, but as poster above sad you will be happy whit both.

I'm in Toronto, and Canadacomputers' customer care SUCKS here.

really.. avoid them!

go to Infonec.ca (they have stores across the GTA)