Suggestions for building e6600 gaming system

I am looking to build a system w/e6600.
This system will be used for gaming. I would like to install 4gb of RAM

Suggestions for:

1) Best motherboard w/compatable RAM (600 dollar budget).

2) Single video card or dual video card (400 dollar budget).

3) Best power supply. Must have modular cable and support for 8 pin card (200 dollar budget)

I'm sure someone has built a stable gaming computer and can help me out with exact model numbers, timing etc. I don't want to make mistakes with this kind of money.

Thank you for your time,

Milton

I'd redirect some of that Mobo/RAM budget into a better video card, but under the requirements set, I'd definately go for a 8800GTS 640 for a GPU.

Agree!

Consider going the 8800GTX route, go short on the RAM, figuring you are not running 64Bit Vista, and focus on the video card, you can also buy more ram later and, if you want to go duel on the graphic card you already have a nice base with the 8800GTX.

We might get a new card from nVidia even earlier than Christmas.

Their VP of Investor Relations said they will have a new high-end card each fall from now on. That was in an interview a couple of weeks ago.

On the other hand, the OP seems to have the money for an 8800 GTX, but not much more. Nobody knows what the 9800 (or 8900, whatever) will cost in the first weeks, it might be a lot. It would kinda stink to wait 6 months and then get the 8800 GTX anyway. Also, nVidia has this nasty habit of not dropping prices when the new model arrives - the old model just disappears. I really don't know what the best solution is here...

OP: if you can, wait until the end of July for the Intel price cuts. With a little luck we'll know more about nVidia's plans by then.

If you want to run dual video cards I would go with the EVGA A1 Motherboard. It will let you run dual video cards in 16x.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188013


Motherboard: EVGA T1
CPU: E6600 L646G494 @ 3.7Ghz. 1:1 Ratio Linked & Synced Voltage 1.44 Load Temp 45c
Idle Temp. 25c
SPP:1.45volts, MCP: 1.50volts
Memory: Mushkin PC2 8000 4-5-4-11, 2T Voltage 2.1
Swiftech Water Cooling H20-220
Video: One EVGA 8800GTS 320MB
Power Supply: Silverstone 750W
OS: XP Pro

Wow! I thought this would be easier!

Ok I will cut the ram back. Seems logical.

Anyone else have good luck with the EVGA mobo?


Thinking this so far: Mobo asus P5N32 E here: http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6813131073

Videocard evga 640 P2 N281 here: http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6814130071

Memory here seems like a good deal //www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231122

I will continue to do research!

Milty

Sweet!!!

OP: If you decide to get the GTX make sure you get a case that has enough room and a PSU that has enough amperage. We've had several threads on this already, you can search them or just ask here.

What's your screen resolution? You'll be just fine with the GTS at 1280x1024 for example.