Ok first off i cant go over 1k pretty much, and i was planning on using my windows xp disk and not buying vista unless any1 highly recommends it because that would just be an extra $100. Just wana make sure everything i list will work with each other, and is smart for the prices.
I saw someone say heatsinks are only if ur gonna be overclocking which i doubt i will be if so it wont be much, but yea also like iono $6-8 on fans if the case dosnt come with them
- Save $20 by going with the E8400 you won't notice the difference and you could safely overclock it up to E8500 speeds without even needing a better cooler.
- Good choice on RAM. a 32bit edition of Windows isn't going to give you access to all 4Gb (you'll get 3.5) but at $100 for Vista 64bit you could probably survive. Although Vista will also give access to DX10 for the prettiest gaming - depends if you have $100 to spend.
- If you are going to game at the high end you should really be after a 4870 if you could stretch the budget.
It could be advisable to try and find the extra for a 4870, even if you have to wait a month for the system. Otherwise (like me) you'll want to change it in 6 months time!
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