I'm pretty sure about the CPU and GPU, but I'm not sure about the motherboard. I know it's a good one, but maybe I can get the same chipset for cheaper? Basically, I am looking to spend under $800. I need RAID 0 for sure and I don't intend on using SLI or Crossfire.
DDR2 800 memory seems to be the cheapest, but would I really notice a difference if I went with 1033 or 1200? I don't need DDR3 either. With the list below, please let me know if I can go cheaper to get the same performance or if there is a bottleneck in the system.
I already have an old case that I can use for now, but I would like to find a case under $80 that is good and not too much of a pain to lug around. I don't plan on moving my PC much, but I would like to go to a LAN party or tournament a couple of times in the future or maybe even move it downstairs and hook it up to my TV every once in awhile. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $139.99
EVGA 512-P3-N871-RX GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 - $129.99
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail - $189.99
G.SKILL 4GB (4 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Quad Channel Kit Desktop Memory - $84.99
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W ATX12V / EPS12V Active PFC Power Supply - Retail - $69.99
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - (2) $99.98
SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEM - $26.99
Subtotal: $741.92
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