Hows this for a relativly low end build?

[Qeldroma]

Abit AB9 <---- This I really want some opinions on. It gets pretty crappy ratings on newegg. They say it doesnt support core 2 duo, and the bios sux. 8O Any opinions? Any other suggestions in the $130 or below range?

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300

G-Skill DDR2 800 4-4-4-12

Evga 7600GT 256MB 128Bit GDDR3

Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9

Plus some fans, I already have a case, Thermaltake toughpower 700, monitor, sound card and a dvd rom drive.

Think this will hold me over till DX10 gets into full swing? Also is this a pretty overclockable setup?

Thanks for the help

 

[sprite]

Gigabytes board will probably be your better option.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128017

If your serious about ocing you will have to spend some money on a good CPU cooler. other wise you won't be able to get vey far with the stock cooler.

Yup thats the board im going for in a few weeks

 

[Qeldroma]

Ok well heres the thing Im thinking now. Im thinking of cheaping out on the processor to get a better mobo. Reason why is this. I have a cheap motherboard now. I hate it! I hate the fact that it doesnt have all the options. So I am totally obsessed with the motherboard at this point.

 

[qwertycopter]

What features do you demand from your new motherboard, and are you willing to go microATX?

 

[Qeldroma]

Well I was just doing some research, if I downgrade to a 7300GT I can get the new EVGA 680I and a E6300. So I think I may go that route. Its either that or get a 8800GTS and a cheap mobo, processor and ram. But Id be happier with a nice mobo and processor and just get the 8800GTX later on.

 

[Qeldroma]

Sorry I didnt answer your question. I want quad core support, and just everything that is top of the line honestly. I just want it to be future proof for a few years.