OK, this might be a stupid question, but would the AMD board and CPU combo be more, or less user friendly than the intel setup i have listed, as far as setup and tweaking? I ask because this will be my first build ever.
Also, and I know it's not rational, but I feel so much more comfortable with Intel. I don't mind sacrificing a little speed for that added security (knowing full well that "security" might be a bogus feeling based on marketing). I'll definitely look at the equipment you linked to and give it some thought, but I suspect that I'm gonna end up with a P4 system anyway. Assuming that happens, does my system seem alright?
Also, as far as the 6600GT, looks like I might have to go with it. I'm a little bummed, because the radeon card I like has the tv tuner and HL2 -- both things I'm probably gonna get regardless at some point in the near future -- and the price wasn't bad considering that.
Also, and I know it's not rational, but I feel so much more comfortable with Intel. I don't mind sacrificing a little speed for that added security (knowing full well that "security" might be a bogus feeling based on marketing). I'll definitely look at the equipment you linked to and give it some thought, but I suspect that I'm gonna end up with a P4 system anyway. Assuming that happens, does my system seem alright?
Also, as far as the 6600GT, looks like I might have to go with it. I'm a little bummed, because the radeon card I like has the tv tuner and HL2 -- both things I'm probably gonna get regardless at some point in the near future -- and the price wasn't bad considering that.