Choosing The Right CPU...

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To dig this up or re-open an old wound - I'm beginning to piece together the system - I've got this so far:

Motherboard:
Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail (CP-128-IN)
CPU Cooler:
Memory: Corsair Memory TWIN2X2048-6400 2x1GB 240-Pin DIMM XMS2-6400 CL5
Graphics Card: XFX 7900GT 256MB DDR3 DUAL DVI PCI-E
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 400GB ST3400620AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-083-SE)
CD Drive: Sony CD-RW/DVD Combo 52x32x52x16x Internal OEM Black
DVD Drive: Samsung SH-S182D 18x18 DVD±RW ReWriter (Black) (CD-078-SA)
Case: Thermaltake VB1000BWS Soprano SuperMidi Tower - Black (CA-015-TT)

And a few other bits and pieces.

I could have swore someone suggested a CPU cooler - but seems not. Feel free to fire some at me.

As for the motherboard, the ones Jokester suggested a while ago seem to be the leading candidates - I have about £200 to play with so I can just go out and get one - should it fit into all my needs of course. I'm having a bit of trouble picking through all of the details - but I need one that:

1. Must be OverClock Friendly.
2. Supports SATA
3. Supports IDE
4. Supports 800MHz RAM (4 slots, preferably)
5. Supports Dual Core 2 (preferably w/out bios updates)
6. Three PCI Slots or more
7. PCI-Express Slot For The Graphics Card
8. £170 Max.
9. And probably a lot more information that I have failed to mention

I'll obviously continue to look about for motherboards that fit that - but if you happen to know one - then do gimme a shout.

In regards to cables and that - am I to be expected to get my own or will the seller provide them? A case full of components and only power leads isn't as cluttered, but I don't think it'll work as well.

And the rest of the money, it will hopefully see over delivery and bits and bobs.

 

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{snip}In regards to cables and that - am I to be expected to get my own or will the seller provide them? A case full of components and only power leads isn't as cluttered, but I don't think it'll work as well{snip}

Mobo (whichever you choose) comes with all the cables you need. Screws, standoffs, etc come with case (& some DVD±Writers come with own screws)

 

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Mobo (whichever you choose) comes with all the cables you need. Screws, standoffs, etc come with case (& some DVD±Writers come with own screws)

Cheers hp. I'll probably opt for some pretty colourful ones if I take a mad notion - but wasn't sure where I would stand if I didn't buy them at the moment.

 

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From what I've gathered, the Ultra 120 and Scythe Ninja range seem to be the most favoured CPU coolers. I must say, both are absolute brutes in terms of thier sizes - but having taken several glances at this case, I can see that it would probably fit into a case alright - still massive though.

If anyone can give the thumbs or even thumbs to any of those - it would be a good job. I'm sort of hoping to get the computer finalized for today and possibly ordered - in good time for packing and all of that lark.

Granted I still have a motherboard to get and a few peripherals too.