Which components can be recycled to build a Nehalem PC

[hajime]

I need to build a fast, high-end PC as soon as possible. However, I read that Nehalem will be out in October. If I build a PC now, which parts can be reused to build a Nehalem PC later? I suppose that the case, RAM, drives and probably the power supply can be reused. For the RAM, should I get the DDR3 running at least at 1600MHz?

 

[cjl]

DDR3 at 1333 or 1600 (I'd go 1333).

As for what can be recycled? Assuming you use good parts, everything but the motherboard, CPU, and CPU cooler. Do you absolutely need it before Nehalem though?

 

[hajime]

Why 1333 is a better option? Do you know when Nehalem CPU and motherboard will be available? Earlier, middle of end of October, 2008?

 

[Nils]

CD/DVD drives and floppy's can also be reused

 

[Scotteq]

If you have a motherboard with DDR3 memory, then you should be able to reuse everything but the mother board and CPU cooler.

If you buy a DDR2 setup, then you'll likely have to buy new RAM, as I have not heard that Bloomfield/Nehalem will be available with DDR2. Though I could be mistaken on this.

 

[cjl]

Why 1333 is a better option? Do you know when Nehalem CPU and motherboard will be available? Earlier, middle of end of October, 2008?

I don't know exactly when. As for why 1333? Mostly because it's cheaper.