AMD Athlon 64 bit Processors + New system building advice

[Shocker]

Ok, so I have decided to get this CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562 (the AMD Athlon 64 3800+ x2), can you guys recommend me a good motherboard to pair with it? Or is there not much difference between the socket 939's and I just choose one that fits my needs?

I also need recommendations on memory, probably need 1 gb, and a case and reliable power supply to keep the CPU happy. Also, does the CPU come with a heatsink or do I need to get one too?

One last thing, does the 6600GT video card support dual monitors? It does come with a DVI and a VGA port, but will it do it? Will it come with directions to configure a dual monitor setup?

 

[Flanker]

Motherboard to go with X2 3800+ = DFI Lanparty UT nF4 Ultra-D

Memory = 2 x 512MB OCZ EL Platinum Revision 2

Eh, I suck with cases.

Power Supply = Antec SmartPower 500W 37A on Dual +12v rails.

As for DVI...I'll leave that to someone else.

 

[Flanker]

Oh yea, cheaper Power Supply.

 

[Elbatrop1]

One last thing, does the 6600GT video card support dual monitors? It does come with a DVI and a VGA port, but will it do it? Will it come with directions to configure a dual monitor setup?

Yes, it does. In fact, with that exact vid card, I currently am running 2 monitors.

And yes, the help files have more than enough info to get dual monitors setup. Even without instructions, its not that hard.

 

[Shocker]

Ok, after much research in Newegg's reviews, here's what I am going to get unless you guys say otherwise. Just wondering, will the SLI mobo be a problem with my other parts. It seems to be a pretty popular mobo, for a good price too.

Tell me what you guys think

NZXT case $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811146015

AMD 64 3800+ X2 dual core $335
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562

Gigabyte GeForce 6600GT $145
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814125156

ASUS Motherboard $129
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131524#DetailSpecs

OCZ 1GB RAM $165
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146890

Aspire 520W PSU $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817148008

 

[PZEROFGH]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103924

get that power supply, only like $30 more, and it is much better

WHY ASUS?!?!? dont get asus with amd, get DFI or MSI

everything else looks good.

 

[Ste]

ya, don't skimp on the Powersupply. Cheapos....

 

[Elbatrop1]

Judging by that motherboard, you aren't looking to do any major overclocks. If you arent going to be overclocking, just go with valueram. For more info on such things, look at my guide to RAM, look at my guide at the top of this section.

 

[Shocker]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103924

get that power supply, only like $30 more, and it is much better

WHY ASUS?!?!? dont get asus with amd, get DFI or MSI

everything else looks good.

What's wrong with the ASUS mobo? I just went to the reviews of the CPU I'm getting and it seems like many people with the dual core AMD 64's are using that board.