Ok so I think I will move to the Gigabyte X58A-UD3R MoBo. That will save me about $90. As far as the power supply goes with going to 450 watts, would that limit me at all in the future? What Power supply would you recommend?
I do not do 3d rendering. I tinker with after effects for some 3d title screens for videos, but that's about it. Do you guys think my Video card is on par for what I am looking at? I plan to run dual 23" full HD monitors.
As far as a case goes. I am simply looking at their visual appeal, they have adequate cooling, and the price isnt outrageous. Im not much for a overly flashy case, but some subtle lighting is nice.
I assume this rig would out do the alienware I mentioned.
what would switching to the Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor do for my system?
I have never overclocked a system before, but I plan to give it a go this time around. Liquid cooling interests me, however that will probably be an upgrade I do in the future. The liquid cooler CalcProgrammer1 recommended looks nice. Thanks!
Sorry for all the questions, but this advice from you guys is excellent. Many thanks.
I do not do 3d rendering. I tinker with after effects for some 3d title screens for videos, but that's about it. Do you guys think my Video card is on par for what I am looking at? I plan to run dual 23" full HD monitors.
As far as a case goes. I am simply looking at their visual appeal, they have adequate cooling, and the price isnt outrageous. Im not much for a overly flashy case, but some subtle lighting is nice.
I assume this rig would out do the alienware I mentioned.
what would switching to the Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor do for my system?
I have never overclocked a system before, but I plan to give it a go this time around. Liquid cooling interests me, however that will probably be an upgrade I do in the future. The liquid cooler CalcProgrammer1 recommended looks nice. Thanks!
Sorry for all the questions, but this advice from you guys is excellent. Many thanks.