New build Advice

[DarkEgo]

Alright I am ordering some new computer parts to day, and have a $350 MAX budget. The cheaper the better. I need I have 3 Options.
CPU Option #1
E7200 $124.99
Xigmatek S1283 and retention bracket $43.98
MX-2 $6.99
Total $186.84 shipped

CPU Option #2
E8500 189.99
total 189.99 shipped

CPU option #3
Something else (specify)

Motherboard/ Harddrive option #1
BIOSTAR TForce P43 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138122 $89.99
Western Digital Caviar SE 320GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136098 $64.99
Total $163.99 shipped

Motherboard/ Harddrive option #2
ASUS P5Q Pro $149.99
@ 80 GB Wester Digital "WD800JD's in RAID 0 (already have)
Total $149.99 shipped

Motherboard/ harddrive option #3
Something else (specify)

I do intend to overclock.

 

[erocker]

I would say the E7200, the biostar motherboard, and any HDD that will fit into your budget.
*You can't go wrong with that R1283 either.

 

[ShadowFold]

P5Q Pro + E7200 + Xigmatek is a awesome combo. I got my E7200 to 4ghz stable 24/7 on the same board/cooler.

 

[poohball]

P5Q Pro + E7200 + Xigmatek is a awesome combo. I got my E7200 to 4ghz stable 24/7 on the same board/cooler.

seemes like this will yield the most performance upgrade.

HDD you can always just wait for special and order something cheap.

 

[DarkEgo]

Would the regular P5Q be ok? I ask because I don't want to spend $20 when I will never use crossfire.

 

[ShadowFold]

Would the regular P5Q be ok? I ask because I don't want to spend $20 when I will never use crossfire.

I think the only difference is the cooling and Crossfire. Ket still makes modded bios's for P5Q non pro's too. If you think your never gonna use CF go with the P5Q. I know im not but the 24pin is located in the stupidest spot ever..

 

[a_ump]

this is what i found and would get
DFI isn't that great a rep, but the rating speaks for itself, P45 are good oc'ers also
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136038
e8500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115036
and an ARCTIC FREEZER PRO 7, i have it myself, q6600 to 3.4 stable.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
total with shipping= $346.36

 

[ShadowFold]

No one gets AC Freezers anymore Its all about Xigmatek S1283 nowa days! And I had a DFI LanParty P35, the same board essentially, and my P45 OC's way better and ASUS packs a ton of awesome features like BIOS flashing in the BIOS, ExpressGate, SixEngine(if your not OCing), good hardware monitor and overclocking software and alot of cool accessories like the IO plate and the front panel set up thing.

 

[a_ump]

well i change my mind, though the artic freezer i know is good qaulity, this may be better and push pins aren't a pain if u know how to use them, tard like i was at first will get PI$$ED at pins, but i don't anymore.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003