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Really need help with tower and motherboard especially. Only thing set in stone is the CPU, change anything else you want! Keep in mind Id like to overclock it down the road. The case will not be seen, just want it to fit my 8800GTS and have USB in front along with audio. Also for Motherboard since I will be using vista Ill be using onboard audio for not atleast. Thanks guys

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Worry the most about your PSU.
All looks ok to me.
You might want better RAM and a CPU cooler for overclocking.

Reply to enewmen

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I don't see any problems with the case, mobo & video. If you're worried about the psu,

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Reply to akhilles

whats wrong with the PSU and Ram? I thought the ram was made for overclocking, am I wrong? Please educate me

Reply to parks71

Nothing is "wrong" All will work.
The RAM is good, sorry, I didn't read it correctly.
The PSU is also good, well 600w from a lesser brand is not enough.
Get a better PSU if you want to add more / hungry devices later.
Also, might want to upgrade the DVD burner, if it's not DL.

Your CPU might be "too" good. A E6400 might be good enough if you. Then with the $100 saved, get a quad core later or a killer CPU heat-sink.

Confused enough?
I can help more if I know what this is used for..

Reply to enewmen

Actually, you are helping out a lot. I thought OCz was a good PSU? Please recommend a few you think would work better?

I am also reading problems with OCZ ram working with some of these mother boards so maybe I should pick another brand?

I am not sure on the Motherboard either, seems like I'm paying a lot for features I dont care about like wi fi and the remote and the raid stuff, I dont care about it. I only picked the mobo because the mags says its good. Can you recommend one that I can get the same performace out of with out the bells and whistles I dont care about? Remember, Id like it to be Overclocking friendly though.

Thanks

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