New Rig build help

[Oompa23]

I am building a new rig around the Christmas time and and I am going from an AMD system to an intel based rig, so I have limited parts that will carry over the parts that I can still use are my DVD burner and my HDD other than that nothing else is salvageable for the new rig. Here is what i got so far for my current Hardware for the new build
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130091 for gpu

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188015 for mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029 for cpu

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145175 RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182044 for psu

I will be re using the current case that I have because its BA

Any suggestions on what board CPU mem or anything will help, keep in mind that I plan on going SLI just not atm and I have and $800 budget( give or take ) any help will be greatly appreciated

 

[ramo]

Don't spend your cash on a 8600GT, take a 8800gt

Don't buy a rosewill PSU, go corsair (620HX for SLI)
http://www.tomswiki.com/page/Tiered+PSU+Listings?t=anon

At what resolution do you play?

If you don't realy play at high resolutions, it's better to buy just one GPU and switch the mobo to a P35

 

[aadamszc]

I agree with everything that ramo said.

On another note, if the 8800GT is just a bit too expensive for you, I would atleast consider an X1950Pro instead of that 8600GT.

 

[doghills]

Are you overclocking?

If so you can get a cheaper CPU.

 

[jsc]

Are you overclocking?

If so you can get a cheaper CPU.

But then you'll need a better HSF.

TANSTAAFL. RAH

When you do get all of your parts, I recommend breadboarding the system. That way, you can test all of the parts before you put them in the case.

 

[Oompa23]

I really havnt overclocked much I have used software to do so, I play at the max res with the LCD I have its a 17". But if I learned and did some over clocking I would be willing to spend a little more money on an aftermarket HSF

 

[Oompa23]

and what brand of p35 do you recomend? I currently have an asus board and I like it, performs well

 

[ramo]

If youre gaming at 1280x1024 a sigle card will be enough

The following boards are all good

Asus PK5
Abit P35 pro
Gigabyte P35-DS3R

There are lots off guides on the web to OC your cpu
You could buy a Freezer 7 Pro (Artic-cooling) to do some light OCing