Asked a while ago for a spec, and people helped me out then (especially Stelly 
), but the more time I spend thinking about it, the more I keep going nuts >_<
Thought i'd give a try here again and see if it clears up my mind a bit more. I'm just going nuts deciding the components, lol.
I'm just going to write down what i've decided and what I need and kindly request you to help out a first time builder going mad
What i've decided - (recommendations welcome of course)
NEC ND4571 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer LabelFlash ReWriter (Black) - OEM
Samsung SH-D162 DVD-ROM (Black) - OEM
Scythe Ninja Plus Heatpipe CPU Cooler (Socket 478, 754, 939, 940, LGA755)
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS Edition - Retail
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 ZX PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4 Dual Channel Kit (F2-6400PHU2-2GBZX)
Intel Core 2 DUO Extreme Edition X6800 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.93GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
Western Digital Raptor 74GB WD740ADFD 10,000RPM SATA 16MB Cache - OEM
Western Digital Secure Connect Serial ATA Cable (CB-000-WD)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB ST3250620AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM
Akasa AK-183-L2B Amber Ultra Quiet 120mm Fan - 3 pin
What I can't decide
Graphics Cards - I have no desire to wait for the DX 10 cards, so please don't suggest that. I'm going to be getting a 24" monitor, so need to know what the best card is to get for that. Price is not an issue, and I want maximum performance. I was going for 2 x 7950's earlier, but read that at the res. of a 24", 2 x 7900 GTX would actually perform better. Need to know if this is true. I can't get a 30" monitor, so that's out of the question.
Motherboard - I was going to wait for the Nforce 590 SLI Intel edition, since I thought that no other motherboard would support conroe and SLI, but seems like the Asus P5N32 SLi Deluxe nForce4 SLI does. Would the Nforce 590 offer a significant difference in performance and upgradeability? Or is better to just go with this one? I really don't want to wait, but if I have to, I have to.
Power Supply - Was going to go with the Tagan TG900-U95 900W ATX2.01 Turbojet Quad SLi Silent PSU for *** Quad SLI setup, but would I still need that for the 2 x 7900? If not, then what would be a good one for that?
Case, i'm undecided but have got plenty advice in Case Centrel, so will decide that soon hopefully.
I don't think i have missed out any components, but if I have, please feel free to add them. Price is not an issue, and I already have a Saitek Eclipse and Razer Copperhead to go with it.
Thank you everyone. All help is greatly appreciated. I'm ready to crack at this point
), but the more time I spend thinking about it, the more I keep going nuts >_<Thought i'd give a try here again and see if it clears up my mind a bit more. I'm just going nuts deciding the components, lol.
I'm just going to write down what i've decided and what I need and kindly request you to help out a first time builder going mad
What i've decided - (recommendations welcome of course)
NEC ND4571 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer LabelFlash ReWriter (Black) - OEM
Samsung SH-D162 DVD-ROM (Black) - OEM
Scythe Ninja Plus Heatpipe CPU Cooler (Socket 478, 754, 939, 940, LGA755)
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS Edition - Retail
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 ZX PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4 Dual Channel Kit (F2-6400PHU2-2GBZX)
Intel Core 2 DUO Extreme Edition X6800 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.93GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
Western Digital Raptor 74GB WD740ADFD 10,000RPM SATA 16MB Cache - OEM
Western Digital Secure Connect Serial ATA Cable (CB-000-WD)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB ST3250620AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM
Akasa AK-183-L2B Amber Ultra Quiet 120mm Fan - 3 pin
What I can't decide
Graphics Cards - I have no desire to wait for the DX 10 cards, so please don't suggest that. I'm going to be getting a 24" monitor, so need to know what the best card is to get for that. Price is not an issue, and I want maximum performance. I was going for 2 x 7950's earlier, but read that at the res. of a 24", 2 x 7900 GTX would actually perform better. Need to know if this is true. I can't get a 30" monitor, so that's out of the question.
Motherboard - I was going to wait for the Nforce 590 SLI Intel edition, since I thought that no other motherboard would support conroe and SLI, but seems like the Asus P5N32 SLi Deluxe nForce4 SLI does. Would the Nforce 590 offer a significant difference in performance and upgradeability? Or is better to just go with this one? I really don't want to wait, but if I have to, I have to.
Power Supply - Was going to go with the Tagan TG900-U95 900W ATX2.01 Turbojet Quad SLi Silent PSU for *** Quad SLI setup, but would I still need that for the 2 x 7900? If not, then what would be a good one for that?
Case, i'm undecided but have got plenty advice in Case Centrel, so will decide that soon hopefully.
I don't think i have missed out any components, but if I have, please feel free to add them. Price is not an issue, and I already have a Saitek Eclipse and Razer Copperhead to go with it.
Thank you everyone. All help is greatly appreciated. I'm ready to crack at this point
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