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Ok well iv finally started ordering parts for my first build. So far i have on Pre-order a Lian-li PC-A70B, side wondow and dvd bezel. Samsung dvd drive and atric silver 5. Im waiting to see how the new nvidia cards do before i decide what gpu to go for.
I also allready have mouse, keyboard and speakers.
But im kinda confused about a few things.
1st, I want to be able to Overclock this rig and dont really understand what would be the best RAM to go for. I was planning on DDR3 but after reading a few things it looks like its a big waste of money at the moment.
2nd, How important is PCI-E 2.0? I understand its impossible to make a PC furtureproof but would a X38 Mobo be better than the older yet tried and tested P35 boards?
3rd, Iv read a little about OEM vista which im a little concered about. What would happen if i had to RMA my mobo for any reason?
My idea as follows:
Since this is my first look at building my own PC i would like some comments on where i could save money maybe or for parts that you would change. Also keyboard is for PS3 so ignore that.
I also allready have mouse, keyboard and speakers.
But im kinda confused about a few things.
1st, I want to be able to Overclock this rig and dont really understand what would be the best RAM to go for. I was planning on DDR3 but after reading a few things it looks like its a big waste of money at the moment.
2nd, How important is PCI-E 2.0? I understand its impossible to make a PC furtureproof but would a X38 Mobo be better than the older yet tried and tested P35 boards?
3rd, Iv read a little about OEM vista which im a little concered about. What would happen if i had to RMA my mobo for any reason?
My idea as follows:
Since this is my first look at building my own PC i would like some comments on where i could save money maybe or for parts that you would change. Also keyboard is for PS3 so ignore that.