I won't be running SLI, don't need Wifi (P5B deluxe) or firewire or Raid.
- E6420 (OC to 3/3.2ghz)
- G.skill DDR2 800 (so I can OC at 1:1 by just increasing CPU FSB - and this RAM instead of Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 because I hear G.skill better OC'er)
- 8800 GTS 640
- Corsair 520HX
- Thermalright 120 extreme
- WD Raptor 75gig
- P180b (same as 182 except case appearance)
- Vista Home Premium
- Arctic Silver 5
- anti-static wristband
Now the motherboard question: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 or ASUS P5B? I hear that the DS3 nb and sb get hot, is that the same for the ASUS?
They are both good, is one better? I'm not concerned with future proofing, so I don't need a P35 unless P35 will enhance OC & memory performance. When Penryn's come out and DDR3 drops as well as the G90's prices *then* I'll upgrade.
All I want is a decent system to play the latest games for the next couple/few years at close to max settings as possible on my 1440x900 19" monitor.
I'm having a hard time finalizing my mb decision. Thanks!!
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