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my new build will be as follows. Please rate my build and also add any suggestions. Thank you!

I have not built a system since 2002 and I have the itch to build one now. I am looking to the upcoming DX10 games.

I am also keeping this build open for SLI in the future.

$1735 shipped

-$209 rebates

=$1526 total

what do you think???





Dell 24" LCD ( already own )

I like the Lite-On and the retail gives you Nero

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106072

I love the look of this case. Nothing flashy

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129154

Have heard nothing but good things about this card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130038

Modular cords and SLI ready

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153039

Got good reviews on Newegg and am going with 4 gigs total

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146565

Only other board I ever used is ASUS, but this board gets good write ups.

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

good price

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186134

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835209006

Quad

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017

I have a 74 gig version now and I just LOVE the speed.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136011

Vista

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116202

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I like just about everything, but I question you GPU choice. The native res on the the Dell is 1920x1200, correct? The 320 is going to have a hard time pushing games if you want to play at that res. If you don't mind playing at lower resolutions, the card will be fine. Otherwise take a look at the 640 version, or the GTX.

------------------------------ LAPTOP: Sager NP5760|T7200|2gb DDR2-667| 100gb 7200rpm HDD| 512mb 7950GTX|17'' WUXGA

Desktop: Core2 E7200 | Corsair 2gb DDR2-800 | Gigabyte EP35-DS3L | 250gb Seagate Barracuda | MSI GTX260 (192 SP) | Corsair VX550 | Antec 300 case
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That GTS (Or any other GTS for that matter) is not going to push a 24" 1920x1200 display, your chances are as good as a snowball in hell. To push that kind of resolution and have an enjoyable, fluid gaming experience you'll need SLI GTX. If you want to have jumpy 20-40fps (especially in future titles), then a single GTX.

As far as PSU goes, that one is decent, however I prefer Corsair 520 or 620HX for single card setups and PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 or Antec TruePower Quattros (Either 850 or 1000) for SLI/Crossfire setups.

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