For Canadian purchases, lots of people recommend ncix.com
I have no experience, I'm American, that's just the word on the street.
Anyways, I also assume $2000 means CAD. So I'll make you a shopping list, and see what I can do:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 $420
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? … ture=IntelMotherboard: Asus P5W DH Deluxe $285
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? … cture=ASUSVideo Card: BFG 7900GT OC $299 after $40 MIR
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? … cture=BFG%20Technologies
Memory: OCZ Platinum XTC PC2-6400 $289 after $40 MIR
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? … cture=OCZ%20Technology
HDD: Seagate 7200.10 320GB (x2) $256
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18409PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w $190
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18185Optical Drive: NEC ND-3550A DVD+RW 16X8X16X DVD-RW 16X6X16X DL 8X/6X IDE 2MB Burner Black OEM $55
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? … MITSUBISHICPU Cooler: Scythe Mine $51
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18506GPU Cooler (thanks for reminder Cyborg) Zalman VCF VC900-CU $47
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=222247129Exact Final Price:
$1976.25This setup is relatively similar to one I just ordered for myself. I put alot of time into researching parts, except for Optical Drives, which I usually just pick something that's inexpensive, OEM, black (match my case) and has decent customer reviews. Also, the memory I would normally have suggested is either out of stock or extremely expensive. I picked a good mid-range PC2-6400 kit with reasonable timings. OCZ makes great products, and has excellent customer service. Finally, I've got water cooling for mine, but the Scythe Mine comes HIGHLY recommended by many users.
Anyways, I hope this helps you. Have fun with whatever you decide on.
Last edited by dstock9 (2006-08-11 20:19:09)