Yet another build question

As far as I'm concerned, the only reason to go AMD currently is for the less expensive SLI and crossfire solutions.

You have spent 1200 bucks here and for that much cash you could have done much better.

The only argument I can see for this system right now is to support AMD in their time of need. If that's why you picked this, then fine. The PSU is a bit overkill for the system, but at least it will still work in your new system you build next year when you realize how badly you gimped your rig.

Like Asus? Get yourself a nice crossfire board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131219
and one or two 4850s.

then get a dual or quad core 45 nm intel CPU, and a power supply more in the $200.00 range.

In fact, a PSU like this will meet all your needs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371009

HiYa Proximon,

haha ,ya, you saw through my fanboyizm . AMD has been ok by me so far. I like your idea for that PSU. My reason for the 1200W was for the percentage of average use. But...that is a big savings.

What about the memory? any thoughts on that?

And again,
Thank You for looking over this build.

It's hard to go wrong with Crucial. They have that easy to use memory configurator thing and it really works. My only advice on memory is to always check both vendors sites, and never settle for "will probably work" but confirm that the memory runs at the desired spec, in the quantity you want.

For instance, just because some tech at ASUS says that some module works on a board, does not mean that four identical modules will work in all 4 slots.