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Ok so this is my complete build, opinions always welcome! Mobo: ASUS P5Q-E CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz HSF: XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle w/ Bracket RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 Video: Radeon HD 4870 PSU: Corsair 750TX Case...

thanks a lot everett, i'll take a look

thanks danny, i read that the corsair is more quiet than the one i linked -- i'll probably go with that. i'm looking at cases now, should i invest a lot of money into one? i could care less about looks, cooling is my top priority and some noise reduction would be nice as well. the antec...

what are your thoughts on PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009) seems like another great deal - after the instant savings, promo code, mail in rebate and not to mention free shipping. Should come to around $90

thanks again danny, i'll be looking into these mobo's. that's a crazy deal on the PSU

Ok I've selected a few parts so far, let me know what you think! Mobo: ASUS P5Q Deluxe I'll be honest, when I read the difference between the Deluxe and the P5Q-E, I didn't understand. It's 30 bucks so it's not breaking the bank. CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz Memory...

it seems from what you're telling me, and what i've been reading, that the performance gains on "top of the line" products compared to significantly cheaper products of the same genre don't really match up.

I noticed you mentioned the ATI cards instead of Nvidia, any reason? HD 4870 v the GTX260

appreciate the quick reply going to put something together now, i'm sure i'll be back with more questions :P

thanks for your reply danny! I have a 21 inch - http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G220FB-21-CRT-Monitor/dp/B000071W9A

Hey all! So read this as if I were a guy who just came out of a coma after 4 years. The last time I built a PC SLI wasn't available and quad core was only a dream. I can't stress this enough, I'm not looking for anyone to spend a lot of their time by building me a setup. I'm just hoping...