Need Help with MOBOS/Case/RAM/etc... just beginning...

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Need Help with MOBOS/Case/RAM/etc... just beginning... initial setup....

This is gonna be my first build so I'm a bit confused. What is South Bridge, I'm looking at 2 types of MOBOS that have Nvidia southbridge and an intel southbridge...?

CPU: i will NOT be OverClocking... e6300 or e6600
edit: OMG i didn't know price diff was that much... so e6300 i guess...

MOBO in mind: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131032
Does anyone recommend something else? This has the southbridge Nvidia (whatever that is....).

OR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131028
This one looks better.

Does PCI express x1 cards work if you put them into the PCI express x16 slot? or are the slots different in size??

I am NOT planning to Crossfire or SLI. So am I looking at the correct MOBOs for my needs? I want to be able to play recent games at decent FPS (FEAR,HL2,DOOM3,etc). My MAX budget is around $1500. I'm going to use this for everyday use a lot too.

RAM:.. what is good for "Timing" and "Cas Latency" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145590
I'll get these...

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817712003
Is this any good??

GPU: I am trying to get something like a Nvidia 7900gs/Nvidia 7950gt.. but which brand should i get? I see xfx, asus, foxcomm, etc.

Case: any suggestions?? Nothing flashy... needs to look good but does NOT need those flashy neon lights or clear see thru casing..

DVD/CD Drives: probably sony or something... do I need cd AND dvd?? Can't I just use a dvd drive for everything? or is that bad for the dvd drive (over working it?)


HardDrive: what is best brand for performance? western digital? the 500gb samsung for $149 is tempting....http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822152052

Monitor: what is good for FPS gaming..?? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116065
This any good??

WOW, total is $1770... about $270 above my budget... Anyone have any suggestions to meet my budget?? :(

edit: maybe the mobo is better than what i actually need??
 
pcie 16 and 1 arent interchangeble.. at least i dont think.. the slots are wayy different...

i say ds3 mobo.....

some value ram if you arent ocing... get about a gb kingston is good

550w psu should be good....

xfx used to be iffy but they have gotten better bfg were heavy hitters and Evga has a lifetime warrenty on there and step up program when you go to upgrade


get a combo drive..

WD ARE GREAT! get those
 
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