im buying a new computer with the following specs; i would like to know if you guys have any suggestion such as changing the specs or any good computer shops.

Thx

PS. - I live in Australia...
P.S 2 - I dont want so spend more than $1500, i would like a recommendation for a better case, i would not like a recommendation for a new GFX. Constructive criticism welcome  

Motherboard - Asus P5ke WiFi                                              $203
Processor - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHZ i believe)      $325
Ram - 4gb DDR2 667MHZ 2x2gb Kingston                             $125
HDD - Western Digital SATA 500gb                                        $129
GFX - 512mb 8600GT ASUS                                                    $129
Optical Drive - Pioneer SATA 212D D.l                                    $35
Monitor - 20" DVI WS Viewsonic 2026W                                $249
Case - R.D. Performance 600                                                $49
OS - Windows Vista Home Premium                                      $139
Accessories - All in one Card Reader/USB/1394/Sound         $23

Total = ~$1415 + putting together fee lol

The only thing I would change is the OS. But with specs like that, Vista shouldn't have any major difficulty in running.

lol my only reply...thx for your advice MeEtc

get an XFX Graphics card, they are pre overclocked and have massive fans on them

Case: Antec P182.

thx for all ur suggestions...

Do u guys think i should get a Core 2 Duo E6850 (2 cores) or a Core 2 Quad Q6600 (4 cores), they are the same price but im not sure why...could someone explain?

The E6850 has 2 cores with 4MB L2 cache and a 1333MHz FSB and runs at 3.0GHz, the Q6600 has 4 cores with 4MB L2 cache and a 1066MHz FSB to run 2.4GHz.

That's about it.

Get something better than an nvidia 8600 if you can stretch.

Like before, I'd switch out Vista for something else.

Um, since I'm not a fan of nVidia, all I can suggest is some ATI card, but can't help much there anyway.

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Originally posted by andrewdodd13
The E6850 has 2 cores with 4MB L2 cache and a 1333MHz FSB and runs at 3.0GHz, the Q6600 has 4 cores with 4MB L2 cache and a 1066MHz FSB to run 2.4GHz.

That's about it.

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Personally, probably the dual core

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Originally posted by rm rulz

The E6850 has 2 cores with 4MB L2 cache and a 1333MHz FSB and runs at 3.0GHz, the Q6600 has 4 cores with 4MB L2 cache and a 1066MHz FSB to run 2.4GHz.

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Originally posted by Jhrono

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Originally posted by rm rulz

The E6850 has 2 cores with 4MB L2 cache and a 1333MHz FSB and runs at 3.0GHz, the Q6600 has 4 cores with 4MB L2 cache and a 1066MHz FSB to run 2.4GHz.

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None of those! Buy the brand new E8500, which is for sale at the same price and features 6MB L2, 45nm core and runs @ 3.16 Ghz

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Originally posted by NanaFreak
get an XFX Graphics card, they are pre overclocked and have massive fans on them

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Then again, overclocking is usually never a good thing anyway.. no matter the amount of fans or whatever type of cooling it has.

Whether or not it voids the warranty, I don't know, but I do believe it shortens the life of the hardware itself and you'll end up spending more money than needed. (friend of mine told me this, he messes with and builds computers all the time)