This will be a Test System running various SQL Databases and host virtual OS such as Linux, etc.. etc... ( I have personally seen VMs run better with Virtualization Technology so I would like support for that in my MB if possible but a large cost for than in the MB would lead me to get a cheaper MB and more expensive CPU.)
This will not be used as a gaming PC unless my gaming system is down.
So the Graphic Card is more than sufficient so pls do not suggest higher.
I have even considered a silent 7600GS, but decided against it.
Now, this system will be powered on 24x7x365 and only be hit hard 5% of the time. As a result I would prefer silence when not being used and the ability to reduce power and increase silence when not in use.
I expect to increase from 2GB to (4GB or 8GB w/64 bit OS) in 6-12months when memory prices return to earth.
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Cool Master Case - $44.99 (Open to Ideas here)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1681...
GigaByye GA-965P MB - $115 (VERY open to Ideas)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1681...
(I would love a MB that supports VT (Virtualization Technology) but that is gravy.)
eVGA Geforce 7600GT - $132 (I'm getting 7600GT - could be differnt vendor)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1681...
E6300 - ( I may go higher - but no need to comment here)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1681...
Thermaltake 500w PowerSupply. - $75 (Thoughts?)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1681...
PQI 2x1gb DDR2 533 Ram - $190 (Thoughts?)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1682...
320GB Seagate 7200.10 - $95 (I'm getting this one.)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1682...
Arctic CPU Cooler - $30(Thoughts?)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1683...
Arctic Silver - $6 (Duh! :>)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E1683...
Total - ($872)