E4500 or E6550? Is there so much a difference?

[Capper]

It makes me very happy that we've developed a following with the younger crowd.

I am also very happy to see so many first time builders and upgraders end up here looking for guidance, and them being treated so well by the community.

[Elysium]

Originally Posted by Capper

It makes me very happy that we've developed a following with the younger crowd.

Ya don't want this to become some babysitting service though, do ya?

[azianai]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

Ya don't want this to become some babysitting service though, do ya?

We did it with you didn't we?

[Elysium]

Originally Posted by azianai

We did it with you didn't we?

That's true... and sometimes when Paul and Rich go at it I regret ever finding this site.

[Parker]

Thanks Capper and Nate for the suggestions!

I've already got a case, 1 Seagate 160gb HD, and an 8800 coming.
What do you guys think of this for the rest of the parts?

Intel E4500
ASUS P5K-E/Wifi (Mobo Only)
OCZ DDR2 SLI Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 800Mhz 5-4-4-15
1 More Seagate 160GB HD
LITE-ON Optical

All for $474.09 Shipped.

What do ya'll think?
The mobo has 45nm support, it's P35, good for WC'ing.
The Memory is good OC (from what I can tell from reviews), with good timings.
And of course the proc is fine.
ect, ect, ect....

??????

[Capper]

Yuor choice, but I'd recommend the hardware I linked over that stuff

[Elysium]

I'd choose the Blood Iron over that Asus board. And I hope you got 64-bit Vista to take advantage of all 4GB of that RAM.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

I'd choose the Blood Iron over that Asus board. And I hope you got 64-bit Vista to take advantage of all 4GB of that RAM.

Why would you choose the Blood Iron over the Asus?
Is it because of the Bios? theres no price difference. So what is it?

I don't really feel the need to spend another 100 bucks on a 64 bit OS when I've already got XP and Vista 32 bit I can choose from. And, it's only 512 megs I don't get so it's alright... and besides, when I put Mac OS on there it'll see all 4GB's. I'm only going to be using windows for gaming, Mac OS for everything else.

And BTW guys, the reason I am inclined to the Asus board is because I know that it is fully compatible with Mac OS Leopard. Not to sure about the Blood Iron.

What do you guys think of this?

Intel E4500
ASUS P5K-E/Wifi (Mobo Only)
Mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 800Mhz
1 More Seagate 160GB HD
LITE-ON Optical

$482.93 Shipped (before rebates).

???

[screwballl]

check here for the HCL (Hardware compatibility list)

[Elysium]

Blood Iron over the Asus because I love the board. Best overclocker for the money and the famed DFI BIOS. There is quite a learning curve on it, but once you get the hang of it you'll appreciate all the options.