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Hi everyone! I have been reading this blog for about a month and have been doing research and am ready to give my first build a try.
I already have a case and psu that were given to me
http://www.ioffer.com/i/46479266
I know they are not good, but i am planning on upgrading in the near future to:
Cooler Master 590
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119152&Tpk=Cooler+Master+590
And a Corsair 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Here's the rest of what i am thinking:

EVGA 512-P3-N8001-AR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB (169.99)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (84.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231145

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB (99.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz (This i will buy at fry's or micro center for lower price 199.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

SAMSUNG 2253LW High-gloss Black 21.6" 5ms, 2ms (GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor
(this i can get at a massive discount through work)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001271

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler (36.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

I can't decide between 2 MOBOs and would appreciate some overall input
DFI LP LT P35 T2R LGA 775 Intel P35 (159.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136039
And
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 (179.99) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

Total Price 751.94 or 771.94 My budget is maxed out for now...
Thanks so much! Y'all are always so helpful! :D
 
Hmm... I don't really plan on SLI'ing or Crossfiring immediately but i wasn't sure if i wanted to lock myself out of it in the future. Also, on the gigabyte board, would you be able to recommend a good firewire PCI card?
 
You don't need SLI/Crossfire for a 22" monitor, so don't bother.

If you need Firewire, the Asus P5K-E is also a good choice. The DFI board's BIOS OC'ing options may be a bit intimidating to the first time builder. Though, I hear that the DFI boards are great for OC'ing, mainly because of their voltage regulation and almost near elimination of vDroop. The IP35 Pro is tried and true, and is a very popular board. I think the only thing it has over the DFI is an external CMOS reset switch (someone can correct me if I'm wrong).

The rest of your build is looking good. You don't need DDR2-1000, but its the same price as the DDR2-800 models. The Corsair 750W is only $100 at buy.com and provantage.com. I wouldn't trust all my new parts with such a crappy looking 600W PSU. The PSU can take out every single component in a PC, so be careful. I'd highly suggest ditching the PSU and going for something better. Even a Corsair 450W would be better, and more than enough to power that rig.
 
I like the sound of that corsair 750w. Thanks for that suggestion, I will probably be looking into that! :)

For the DFI OC'ing, i have some computer guru friends that can help me with that. So it should all work out.

The only reason i would want to SLI is because I also own a 46" Sony Bravia 1080p tv which would be fun to connect to at times :D
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665381961
I know that what i have won't reach the resolution i need for that.
 
If you want to avoid the headache of SLI, stick with a single card solution and upgrade to the 8800GTS 512MB instead of the 8800GT. Also note that new vidcards are coming out within a couple weeks, so getting an eVGA or BFG will allow you to step up to one of the newer cards. One of the newer cards should handle 1080P with no problems, allowing you to avoid SLI.
 
Well for $10 more than the Abit IP35 Pro you could get the EVGA 750i FTW which would allowing you the option of SLI should you ever decide you want it. Good overclocker too.
 
We cannot see your shopping cart since it's YOUR shopping cart. It is private to everyone.

Just post a list of all your parts.
 
I'm Sorry, I'm an idiot... lol

SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218
SAMSUNG 2253LW High-gloss Black 21.6" 5ms, 2ms
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001271
EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318
Antec earthwatts EA500 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231145
GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003
XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233019

Q6600 from Fry's Already have case.
Thanks
 
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