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I was thinking maybe something like going SLI? with two 8800gts, 320mb but then i guess i would have to look at a new mobo, prob new case, and better cooling I guess my alternative is to go with a 8800 GTX and get some decent cooling for overclocking? However, with the added cooling, such as...

Recently i discovered that i had around an extra $500 left on my budget, so rather than spend it on games i figured it would probably be better to try and 'future proof' my computer. This is what i concluded would be the build... CPU [+$308] Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz MOBO [+146]...

With the Motherboard [+146] ASUS P5B-E LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Newegg.com - ASUS P5B-E LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail What exactly does the Northbridge: Intel P965 (and the) Southbridge: Intel ICH8R do?

With the aftermarket cooling, i came across this hardware ZALMAN CNPS7000B-Cu LED 92mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS7000B-Cu LED 92mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail Seems a bit cheaper than the others, and the reviews seem good. Is it a suitable substitute?

Thanks gurusan and sora for your great help, along with everybody else here at the Tech Forums. This is a simplified version that is very close to my final product. CPU [+$308]: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 MOBO [+$146]: ASUS P5B-E LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel RAM [+$180]: G.SKILL 2GB (PC2...

The side panel looks cool, but from what i have read about the 8800GTS cards i probably need the extra vents. Plus, i only see the front of it below my desk, so no worries.

Thanks Sora for the response, i made a few changes (see above) Will the WIFI card be a separate purchase or are they integrated with the motherboard?

[EDIT: This post's components will be upgraded] Through rigorous posting i have decided to build a computer... This is the following structure i am thinking of constructing. (my budget is around US$2000, i'm an aussie but American prices are better) [Sorry if you have seen a similar post...

Putting ice in foil, interesting idea. But how does this sound... If you really want to keep your computer cold. Invest in a superconductive computer, and invest in a lifetime supply of liquid nitrogen to cool it.

When i installed new memory on my laptop, i didn't push the Ram all the way into the socket properly. This caused my laptop to beep and not turn on. I'm guessing you have a similar problem, so try to reinsert the memory, (you will know when you get it in right, because it will click and its obvious)

Thanks guys for some great responses. I have taken most of it into consideration and have come up with the following list. Just want to check it for compatibility and make sure i havn't missed anything (i still have to choose a keyboard). CPU [+308] Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M...

I'm most likely looking at a budget around $2600 - 2900 US (I say US, because its a global currency) for a made computer. If i make it myself, probably $2200 - $2500? The problems i see with building a PC myself is having to get drivers, individual warranties, construction itself seems like a...

Thanks gurusan for a great response, I have taken what you have said into consideration and here is a following list of what the computer will probably be composed of. However, there is always more options to be made. CPU Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz 2MB Cache 1066MHz FSB Btw, with...

The funny thing about money is that, when you save up for something, you get to that point where you no longer want to spend it, (or maybe thats just a wierd thing i got going for me). And hence i came to the conclusion that although there are no real restraints on how much i can spend (in the...