Hello everyone!,
 
I think it is time for me to build a new computer.  Here is what I want: An Intel Core 2 Cpu, An Nvidia graphics card, 2-3 gigs of good RAM, Fast Hard drive, Dvd burner with Lightscribe, A motherboard that will support a future Quad core...
 
1. I will be Overclocking as much as possible
 
2. I don't care if it is an SLI Mobo
 
3.I will be gaming on it
 
4.I want a case with the best airflow possible
 
5. I want to make sure the RAM will Overclock with my CPU
 
6.I have never Overclocked anything before so if I make a stupid comment or two yes I am a noob to OC'ing
 
7.As I said above I want a Motherboard that will support the Q6600 or the E8xxx series or any other quad.
(this list is starting to get long)
 
8. I want the CPU to give me the best Overclock bang for the buck. I don't have the cash to purchase the Q6600 right now.

I was looking at getting:
 
Graphics: The 8800 GT 512MB, I'll probably put on an aftermarket cooler for it, so gimme some suggestions.
 
CPU: I wanted at least the E6600 but the price is to close to the Q6600
 
Motherboard: I have no idea, I just want one that OC's well
 
Hard Drive: One by Western Digital maybe? I just want a fast one at least 500 Gigs
 
PSU: ??? Gimme some ideas please..
 
OS: I am pretty sure I would get Vista Home premium 32 bit retail, and later do a dual boot with XP.
 
CPU Cooler: When I pick my CPU then I'll start taking suggestions on this.
 
RAM: Good for a OC
 
Did I miss anything?
 
I'll pick the monitor myself.
 
Edit:I'm not an Intel fanboy but they seem to have the upper hand in performence right now.
 
Buget is $500-$800

See if u r on gamin..........going for dual core wud be a better choice....
 
about mobo nvidia's latest 790i mobo is probably the best out there for OCing but for a price, it'll set u back at around $350!

 
$200 for a Mobo max

If your use is games, spend your money on the vga card first.   I suggest the 8800gts-512-g92.   It is slightly faster than the 8800gt, and it already has a very good cooler so you don't need to spend money there.
If you really want the best, look at the 9800gx2, but I don't think it is worth it.
 
You don't need a high overclock to run most games well, FSX is an exception.   Therefore, save some money, and get a P35 based board, they will overclock well enough.   Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L is a good basic board.
 
DDR2-800 should be good enough.  Get a 4gb kit of 2x2GB from a quality vendor.
 
A good psu is the PC P&C silencer 610.  others are corsair and seasonic in the 500-600watt range.
 
See if you can find a E8400 or a 45nm cpu.  Very few games can use more than 2 cores.
 
Look at the Antec 900 for a good, well ventilated case.
 
Get the Vista home premium upgrade version.   It is usually cheaper, you get a retail product with support, and can order the 64 bit version from microsoft for a $10 handling charge.   It requires a letitimate two step installation procedure.
 
---good luck---
 

 
I am going to be using it for more than games. Like maybe some 3d animation and music editing.