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shivang222

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I am buying a new computer this summer and was wonder what a good CPU/Mobo/Memory combination would be?

I am getting the QX6800 for the CPU, and I wanted to get DDR3 memory...
 
You really don't need an unlocked multiplier processor.

DDR3 is immature and actually slower than DDR2 in most cases, and certainly not worth the extra cost right now.

I'd say go with a Q6600 and replace it with one of the 45nm 1333Mhz FSB processors once they're available. They should run cooler and clock higher. Current Quads don't OC very well as they generate too much heat.
 
How come you won't upgrade later on? Also please answer the following questions:

- Budget?
- What size monitor do you have?
- Are you planning to overclock?
 
8800 GTX or 8800 GTS 640MB for video. Anything less will have trouble with a 24" LCD.

Gigabyte P35-based DQ6 board or P35-DS3R if you don't want SLI, eVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 if you want SLI.

RAM: DDR2-800, any CAS4 should do. Corsair, G.Skill, Geil, Crucial, OCZ, etc. 2GB if you're going with a 32bit OS, 4GB if you'll be going 64bit.

I really don't think DDR3 is worthwhile right now -- getting good DDR2 will likely treat you better if you don't intend to replace whatever you buy with better DDR3 once it's available in 4-6 months.
 
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