System Build Advice....

FarleyUK · 19 Mar 2008 at 10:29

Hi all,

I'm going to be building a new rig soon, but am having a nightmare on trying to decide what parts to get. Basically, I want to try and be able to use SLi (not Crossfire), and ensure that the CPU fan and HS will fit the mobo!

Currently, I'm looking at:

Coolermaster RC-1000 Case
Zalman CNPS9700-NT CPU cooler
OCUK 9800 GX2 graphics card
Asus P5E3 Deluxe mobo
OCZ 2GB DDR3 RAM
Q9450 CPU
Zalman ZM0850 HP PSU

I understand I can't use SLi on Intel Mobos - is that correct? Can I run a single Nvidia card on them though? Also, which Nforce based mobo would you suggest as a choice for the Nforce mobos with all the above?

I'm very confused!!!!

Thanks!

FarleyUK · 19 Mar 2008 at 10:36

Cool, cheers! Just looking at the ATi 3870X2's instead of the more expensive Nvidia ones. Might be easier, as I can the future proof the mobo if I want crossfire, and it's a good card from what I read....

So I assume the Zalman would fit?

FarleyUK · 19 Mar 2008 at 10:50

OK, thanks! Do you reckon it's not worth going for DDR3 ATM then? If not, which mobo would you suggest for DDR2 in the X38 range?

And would it be better to go for the Tuniq Tower cooler instead?

FarleyUK · 19 Mar 2008 at 11:00

Funnily enough, I was just looking at the P5E! Looks as though the Zalman or Tuniq would fit OK as well. Was going to go for the Corsair 2x2GB 1066Mhz RAM as well i think.