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Hey guys first post in a while. Making a new build for gaming, how does it look (some things are missing - i already have them).

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair) Retail Boxed Processor

ABIT IB9 iP965 Socket 775 DDR2 PCI-E 7.1 channel audio ATX

Crucial 1GB DDR2 PC2-6400/800MHz CL4-4-4-12 Ballistix 2.2V SLI Ready

Antec TruePower Trio 550W PSU - With 3x 12v Rails and 120mm Fan (not cutting corners - buying good branded psu)

Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB SATAII Hard Drive 16MB Cache - OEM

XFX 8600GT 512MB GDDR2 DVI HDCP HDTV out PCI-E Graphics Card

Total Cost:£468.77
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Look ok? was thinking of cutting the CPU and getting another Gb of ram instead

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What settings are you looking to play Crysis at? If you want to play at high settings on decent resolutions, you are going to need a better video card. I would recommend at least a 8800gt or a hd3870.

Also, another gig of RAM would be very beneficial. There are 2GB sets (2x1GB) of ddr2-800 RAM with the same timings that sell for $35 (~£17) here in the US. They shouldn't be too much more expensive in the UK.

Also, if you are looking to save a little bit of money to be able to get a better graphics card like I suggested, you may want to get a e6750. They are currently better for gaming than the q6600, since they have a higher clock speed, can be overclocked higher, and, AFAIK, no game has been fully optimized to utilize 4 cores.

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What settings are you looking to play Crysis at? If you want to play at high settings on decent resolutions, you are going to need a better video card. I would recommend at least a 8800gt or a hd3870.

Also, another gig of RAM would be very beneficial. There are 2GB sets (2x1GB) of ddr2-800 RAM with the same timings that sell for $35 (~£17) here in the US. They shouldn't be too much more expensive in the UK.

Also, if you are looking to save a little bit of money to be able to get a better graphics card like I suggested, you may want to get a e6750. They are currently better for gaming than the q6600, since they have a higher clock speed, can be overclocked higher, and, AFAIK, no game has been fully optimized to utilize 4 cores.