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Getting ready to pull the trigger on this one. Hoping it backs off the $599 price though.

I just got a new computer and started it up this morning without any problem. Installed a firewall and virus software. Rebooted with no problem. I then updated my Windows 7 Pro x64 and needed to reboot for that to take effect. When my computer trys to reboot, it freezes on a screen that says...

Cool...Thanks for the info.

Noob question here. I am building a new rig for the first time in 5 years. Would one 5970 be better than 2 5850's in crossfire? The cost will be roughly the same. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

Thanks for the suggestions Danny. I will make some of those changes. Any downside to using the Xeon over the i5?

Thanks for the clarification. I guess I will just stick with the WD Cavaiar Black instead of the VelociRaptor if there is not too much difference in performance.

Here is what I have come up with so far. I would appreciate any opinions or improvements suggestions. Please be nice ;) CPU - Intel Core i5 750 $195 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215 Motherboard - Asus P7P55D Deluxe $220...

Thanks everyone. Hopefully I can build this myself and not screw it up.

Thanks for all the replies as it has definitely helped. Any ideas as far as a case?

I haven't looked at any yet, but from what I have read, I may need a larger case due to the size of the video card(HD 5870). Is it true these cards are bigger than typical cards.

Thanks for the ideas Bona Fide. Is the i7 920 much better than an i5? I have read that the difference in performance for gaming isn't that much more for the price.

It will be for personal use as a gaming computer and web browsing. I am paying for it, but my employer has a PC assistance benefit we can use every 3 years.

2-2.5 is without the monitor(My employer will give me 20% off every 3 years for a new PC). My current system is the Athlon 64 with a Radeon 9800 XT.

My current rig is 6 years old and I am ready to get another one. I have only bought pre built systems in the past, but I know I can save a lot by doing it on my own. I do have some concerns about building one myself, so that is why I am looking for some help. I can go to newegg, or mwave(they...

I bought my last rig from ABS as well. That was 5 years ago and I paid right at 2k for it. It has been fantastic and I have had no problems at all. I am now in the market for a new one since this one is starting to show its age. I went to ABS' site and was shocked at how their prices have...