Guys!!! Opinions please

[halutzparilla]

btw when i change the rig (talking about the one i'm about to buy) to Intel BOXD975XBXLKR (BADAXE)
i'll go for OCZ DDR2 667 2gb
which is a bit pricey than XMS and P5N32 - SE

[Capper]

There is some quite good deals on Newegg for the OCZ memory, and my personal feeling is the IC shortage that is raising prices right now will subside, and you'll see much more reasonable DDR2 kits shortly.

[Lead Head]

Originally Posted by halutzparilla

if i wouldn't consider sli... what Mobo and Video Card would be a good back to back...

i'm only considering SLI for well the games at a High Res in long run...

Im sure entirely what you mean, but if your not gonna go sli the 7900GT is still an awsome card, along with other options such as the x1900GT/XT/XTX and the x1950XTX the 7900GTX are all good cards for high res gaming, even though id probably say there isnt a long run, as DX10 is right around the corner and i think rich said in a another thread the G80 is coming sooner then we think. Also the x1950 could be a good option to when it comes out http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=34039

[halutzparilla]

okie to lay it flat, i only got $1500 at hand and in the end of thiss week i can throw another $200 to the budget...

what combo Mobo/VC/C2D/Memory???
probably throw the whole $900 - $1000 on those four major components?

[RangerXLT8]

Originally Posted by Capper

I'd recommend the Gigabyte board Bo reviewed, or I'd consider a i965 board.....

EDIT
Halut: Here is the Gigabyte board CApper and I speak of.
http://www.hardwarelogic.com/news/12...006-08-17.html

It's a good board, runs with the way more expensive 975X MBs but lacks the RAID options and full 8x 8x PCI-E Graphics slots. The DS3 took my E6400 to 3.2ghz(400FSB) and beyond.

[RangerXLT8]

Originally Posted by halutzparilla

okie to lay it flat, i only got $1500 at hand and in the end of thiss week i can throw another $200 to the budget...

what combo Mobo/VC/C2D/Memory???
probably throw the whole $900 - $1000 on those four major components?

Ok buddy this recommendation comes straight from experience:

Core 2 Duo E6400-227.00

Gigabyte DS3 965-149.99

GSkill 6400 2x1gb- 269.99

Video card is up to you.

[halutzparilla]

yeah i read that review... looks promissing, but the DOA tolls are rising with that MoBo... and what i hate most is doing the RMA thing... time consuming and effort waste....

[Capper]

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600...................................$329

Intel BOXD975XBXLKR..................................... $269
DFI INFINITY 975X...........................................$18 4
GIGABYTE GA-965P-DQ6..................................$238
GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3..................................$149

G.SKILL 2GB DDR2 DDR2 667...........................$199
mushkin eXtreme Performance 2GB DDR2 667...$220
OCZ Gold 2GB DDR2 DDR2 800........................$199


BFG Tech BFGR76256GTOCE Geforce 7600GT.....$114
eVGA 256-P2-N554-AX Geforce 7600GT.............$132

[Capper]

Originally Posted by RangerXLT8

Cap: The Gigabyte DS3 is 965, not sure if that's what you are saying?

Halut: Here is the Gigabyte board CApper and I speak of.
http://www.hardwarelogic.com/news/12...006-08-17.html

It's a good board, runs with the way more expensive 975X MBs but lacks the RAID options and full 8x 8x PCI-E Graphics slots. The DS3 took my E6400 to 3.2ghz(400FSB) and beyond.

I wasn't done with that post, but LH pssied me off so much I had to stop and address him....post finished, point clarified

[halutzparilla]

i just want every penny is worth the buy...