| Re: Another new build system thread.
Yeah I would stick with Scan in your situation.
Too address you other concerns/questions
Graphics card wise, you will want to be looking at 6 possibilities first from ATi the HD4870 (either the 512mb or 1GB models will do), 2x HD4850s in crossfire or the HD4870x2, nVidia's offerings are the GTX260 (192 cores) GTX260 (216 cores) and the GTX280. Performance wise they probably sit in the following order (depends on the specific game) HD4870 and GTX260 (192) -> GTX260 (216) -> HD4850 CF -> GTX280 -> HD4870x2
On to your temperature concerns, having the system water cooled will mean that the componets will be cooler (on the whole) but they will still be outputting a very similar level of energy so water cooling will not make the room any cooler. If you still want a water cooled system then be prepared to spend £250 on the cooling alone. If this is something you want to do then I can discuss it in more detail later just let me know.
RAM wise you are correct (but available memory will depend on how much is addressed elsewhere so the 3.25GB is not a fixed value) anything by Corsair, OCZ, Patriot etc will be good quality if you plan to get a Q6600/Q6700 then 800MHz memory will be fine if you want one of the newer quads with a 1333 FSB then if you plan to attempt a large overclock you may want to consider 1066MHZ memory.
PSU wise anything made by Corsair, Enermax, Seasonic, Be Quiet are all good.
Budget wise it should be easily achievable depending on cooling (I don't know if Scan offer a custom water cooled system or not)
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