My next computer build.

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Corysti

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I am wanting to build a pc for my Photoshop,Music,Gaming needs. Below is an image of most of the stuff that I am getting. I didn't get the image for the tuniq tower heatsink

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Give me your comment's/suggestion's on the build. Only thing that I don't want to change is the case and the processor other than that I'm all ears.
 
Any DDR2-800 kit will be fine. If there's one cheaper than the OCZ, swap it out. CAS 5 or lower. "SLI ready" memory is a joke.

How much is that Thermaltake? The Corsair TX 750 is $89 AR at provantage.com right now.

Forget the 780i -- I like mine, but the EVGA 750i SLI FTW is proving to be a more reliable board. If you need more than 4 SATA ports, buying a cheap controller card isn't a big deal. Are you getting 2 9600GTs, or one? If only one, drop the SLI board and get a P35. Far fewer potential issues, and cheaper too.

That sums it up for me.
 
Right now I plan on having one graphics card. But I do have plans to buy another one. I will check out the memory for sure.
 
What size monitor do you have? SLI is not worth it if you game at anything below 1920x1200.

I also concur with silent-circuit about the mobo: Definitely get the eVGA 750i FTW if you don't need more than 4 SATA ports.

Also $170 for that Thermaltake QFan PSU is a total rip-off IMO considering that you can get a better PSU in terms of wattage, amperage and quality for significantly cheaper:
Corsair 750TX 750W PSU - $101

Also that PSU didn't get that good of a review here:
http://hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTQ3MSwsLGhlbnRodXNpYXN0

If you go with the above Corsair PSU, you now have room in your 'budget' for the faster 8800GTS 512MB:
MSI NX8800GTS 8800GTS 512MB PCI-E Video Card - $210
 
Alright I will look into it, I personally haven't kept up-to-date on what the good products due to me having a mac for 3 years.
 
Corysti said:
Alright I will look into it, I personally haven't kept up-to-date on what the good products due to me having a mac for 3 years.
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Either go SLI from the start, or forget about it. SLI as an upgrade path is pretty much always a bad idea.
 
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