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How much are you looking to spend? If you're in the 200-300 range, I'd say it's worth comparing the 4870 and the GTX 260 Core 216. I couldn't give you too much information on the x2 cards though...

I'm currently gaming on a BFGTech 8800 GT OC 512MB that I picked up for $240 last December when it first hit the market. I was thinking about picking up an ATI 4870 sometime around Black Friday if the right deal popped up (~$200) but couldn't help but wonder what was on the horizon in terms...

Good eye on that P5Q/WD500AAKS Combo... I think I'm gonna pick that one up myself. For Vista x64, are you buying the OEM Ultimate version for $99 from zipzoomfly or are you using "other methods?" In regards to the case, directron has it going for $75.99 + reasonable shipping ($17.44 to me)...

Awesome interpreting skills, thank you :p... but where is the p182se on sale for $100... the mirror finish is beautiful, i'd buy that in a snap. The cheapest i see it online is at directron.com for like $140 before shipping! how come you guys dont like the mirror finish?

....what? Yeah, good catch... I just noticed that myself-- I'll def go for that. Thanks :]

cant seem to find that online anymore at bestbuy's website. they dont have it in stock at the store near me either... the pricepoint is pretty tempting though

Do you think the G.Skill kit will run @ 1066 at 4-4-4-12 or will I need to lay off on the timing? I do like the idea of not having to deal with the MiR, but I don't want to sacrifice stability. As long as the G.Skill runs 1000/1066 @ 5-5-5-15 or better, I'd be happy with it.

The Nine Hundred is not bad, I'm definitely looking into that one. Speaking of cooling though, what do you think about the decision to opt for stock cooling on the processor? I figure stock would be good enough if I'm not planning on overclocking. I hear the core 2 duos run pretty cool....

I really don't like the idea of having a door on the front of my case. I access the dvd drive pretty often so it always becomes a hassle. Now that's a pretty sweet case, but it's a little bit out of my budget. I'd say im looking to spend ~$115 max on a case with $80-100 being my goal after...

Building a new gaming rig in NJ, USA. I've listed my thoughts thus far, but I'm open to comments and suggestions as long as the suggested components don't push me too far past the current pricepoint... Random Notes: I'm trying to avoid newegg on high dollar items unless they have a really...