SFF Build suggestions appreciated

[dfruchter]

First post ever here,

I've built several systems before, including a SFF and it's time to upgrade. I've learned through hard experience that you have to be careful if you want a stable yet powerful SFF, so I've come to you guys. Here are the things I'm definitely using (unless you feel strongly against):

Case: Apevia X-QPACKII
Processors: Core 2 Duo E6700 or 6600 (depends on prices when I finally pull the trigger)
Video Card: Nvidia 8800 GTS (320 or 640, again depends on #'s when I pull the trigger)

The rest is where I need help, especially on mobo and RAM. So please, give me your recommendations on mobo, RAM, if you think I shouldn't use stock heatsink/fan, hard drive, dvd drive. Keep in mind I'm looking for that sweet spot between stability, price, speed, noise and heat.

I would really appreciate any recomendations! Thanks,

Dan

 

[Steeeeve]

Abit F-I90HD for the motherboard and probably some other CPU cooler such as the lower profile type ones from Zalman.

As for RAM, I personally like Mushkin but this doesn't matter...Mushkin makes a 2x2gb package that is nice.

Be sure to get your stuff from www.sffstore.com haha shameless plug

 

[lillimon04]

umm go with a q6600! and a 8800gts 320! it will be way better for u! and yes the f-i90hd! mines running stable! and i have super talent ram, very cheap and very good, go witht he 2x1 gb kit, its only 98 bucks! and go with an after market cooler!