Hey guys, been narrowing it down for a week now and have come to this conclusion:
Intel Q6600 CPU (G0)
Geforce 8800GT gfx
Abit IP-35, (iP35 Express) - not sure dif between express and pro and normal 100%.
M-audio delta 1010lt Sound card
Atix 720w PSU
4GB corsair XMS2 (although i will still run on a 32-bit OS for a while i reckon)
400gig Sata hdd + a samsung dvd writer.
I'm going for the 720w, but i want to be able to overclock the q6600 up to around 3.5ghz and go as far as i can ideally- ive seen some at 4ghz on air.
Can anybody recommend perhaps some cheaper ram alternatives? The corsair is knocking on the door of £150 which is a bit over the top for me tbh. Ive seen a lot of people about using the balistix stuff, but i can only see 1GB ddr2 sticks, and in the newer motherboards taking up to 8GB i feel it would be a bum decision buying a 1GB stick.
Im also weary of the difference between the abit motherboards? Im looking at the IP35, express, normal and pro. Am I really going to see much difference in overclocking? What is the difference between these boards really, just higher grade electronics? I think i will go for the mid range board, standard IP35.
Cheers for your advice!


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antec P182 for me.
Ive spotted some geil value memory for about $150... that would translate nicely with the current exchange rate. But will it be ok? Im liking the look of the patriot stuff you've linked.








