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chuckm   12-30-2007 at 05:56:16 PM
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I would change to this case/PSU, don't know about the power supply with the one you chose. The Antec is proven unit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129024

I would also consider the Abit IP35-E, it is back in stock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813127031
I would also get a Sata drive;
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6827151153


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g-paw   12-31-2007 at 02:01:54 AM
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The PSU for that case should work, if you upgrade the machine, e.g., quad core or video, or decide to significantly overclock, chuckm is right, you'll want a better PSU. The sized of the hdd really depends on how much data you have and how much data you're planning on accumulating in the near future. See how much space you're using now and then at least double it but don't get less than 160GB given the price of the 80GB. If you really need to cut the cost, you could go with an 8600GT but you'll take a gaming hit but you can always upgrade later but if you can keep the ATI, best to

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akhilles   12-31-2007 at 03:09:00 PM
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^^^ What they said. Don't skimp on the psu. If you look hard enough, you can find deals for quality parts.

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hjjfffaa   12-31-2007 at 05:24:55 PM
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im not sure if ull want a pentium try a core 2 duo

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Bronze Home Brew badge Shadow703793   12-31-2007 at 06:12:25 PM
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If you plan to OC the CPU the E2160 is fine, else get a E6550. Also get a good PSU. See:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forum [...] p?t=108088

***NEVER SKIMP ON THE PSU***

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