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Its been a while since my last build (P4,agp x800), so I just wanted to run this by everyone to make sure it looks ok. I am not looking to overclock, I just need something very stable.

Case: To be determine...
CPU: Q6600 http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A1938452 $285 Shipped
Mobo: Bad Axe 2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121060R $90 Shipped
RAM: 4GB GSkill http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098 $132 Shipped
DVD: SATA Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153&T $36 Shipped

I will be reusing:
600w PSU
320gb 7200.10 HD
ATi 1900gt
Audigy 2 Platinum
2 x 2005fpw

I have a copy of Vista Business from school. This should work no? Does vista automatically check the processor and install either 32-bit or 64-bit versions depending on the processor?
 
I can't really comment on your motherboard at all as I don't know much about it, but just wondering: why the open box? I know that I would rather just get a NIB one, no hassles.

Not sure what the current status is, but I know that people have had some issues with Creative cards and Vista. This could have very well been solved by now.

The copy of Vista you have is either one or the other. A 32-bit installation media is different than a 64-bit one--they aren't on the same CD/DVD. It should probably say on the CD/DVD, or if you downloaded it the link should say.
 
Since you don't need crossfire, go with a P35 Express board instead. i975X and has since been replaced with X35.

Check out the Abit IP35 Pro, IP35, or IP35-E; Asus P5K or P5K-E, Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L, DS3R, or DS4.

As l3ender mentioned... No, Vista doesnt check, you have to install the correct version. Vista and X-Fi don't play well together.
 
If I were you, I would skip Vista Business, go for XP Home or Pro.

Unless you need the ability to join a domain. (Like I do).
 
To clarify RoBo's post, XP Home can't join a domain. XP Pro can. Vista Business is the equivalent to XP Pro.
 
Should be ok. Though the PSU worries me. Never heard of that particular brand and dunno if it's a good quality PSU.

Other than that, your current build is good to go as long as you go with a P35 based mobo like the Abit IP35-E, IP35 Pro, GA-P35-DS3R, etc.
 
If this is a home computer, and unless your home happens to have a spare computer running as a Windows primary domain controller, you will be better served by Vista Home Premium. The ability to join domains is not very useful for home networks. Having Media Center is.

If this computer is running in a dormitory, check to see if your school's networking policy requires your computer to join a domain. I would be very, very, very surprised if it did. However, you would need Vista Business, Ultimate, or XP Pro to do so.

Be warned that no single Vista CD contains both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. If you obtained an OEM CD from your school or university, you most likely picked up the 32-bit version. This will limit the amount of RAM your computer will be able to use to 4 gigs minus the total amount of component memory installed (averages around 3.2)


Mark.
 
So can someone point me to a mobo with a better chipset thats around $100?
 
"So can someone point me to a mobo with a better chipset thats around $100?"
Good choice. Thats the first thing I would change. I don't see quad core being supported with the intel mobo... Next check the reviews on the PSU.
 
thelead said:
So can someone point me to a mobo with a better chipset thats around $100?
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I already did. In this thread, AND your other thread.

enginurd said:
Since you don't need crossfire, go with a P35 Express board instead. i975X and has since been replaced with X35.

Check out the Abit IP35 Pro, IP35, or IP35-E; Asus P5K or P5K-E, Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L, DS3R, or DS4.
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enginurd said:
For OC'ing, there are better choices IMO; one of them being the Abit IP35-E from mwave for $91 - $20MIR. But it really depends on your needs.
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Danny Bui said:
Abit IP35-E Intel P35 Motherboard - $91
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L Intel P35 Motherboard - $95
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thelead said:
Basically, it needs stability, quadcore support, and 8gb memory support. I do some audio work so the memory is important. I would also like to keep it around $100. I do not need raid support, firewire, wifi. Onboard video could be a plus (just incase my video card dies at any point) but isn't required.
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Since all you need is quadcore support and 8GB (which most, if not all, P35 boards can take), go for the IP35-E or DS3L.
 
enginurd said:
I already did. In this thread, AND your other thread.
Since all you need is quadcore support and 8GB (which most, if not all, P35 boards can take), go for the IP35-E or DS3L.
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Thanks for yor help. I am now looking at the IP35-E. If you could educate me on why the chipset is better than that on the Bad Axe 2, I would greatly appreciate it.
 
thelead said:
Thanks for yor help. I am now looking at the IP35-E. If you could educate me on why the chipset is better than that on the Bad Axe 2, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Its simply newer. The 975X wasn't designed for Conroe. It was updated so that it would work, but it still had some issues. The Bearlake chipset family was a better design from the start.
 
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