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hey guys. so im pretty much ready to order my stuff. few quick questions tho.. should i wait for the new amd 45nm chips to come out to see how much they're gona be? or no? this is going to be my gaming build... so heres the specs:

feel free to suggest and help me out if anything seems not so good.

CPU:::::::::::::::Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
=$201.49

CPU COOLER::::::::Since newegg does not have any watercooling, i will have to order something from another canadian site...

MOTHERBOARD:::::::ASUS Striker II Extreme LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
=$366.39

RAM:::::::::::::::Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel - Retail
=$168.98

GRAPHICS::::::::::SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4850 X2 1GB 512-bit (2 x 256-bit) GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire - Retail
=$366.39

HARDRIVES:::::::::Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
=$85.39

SOUND:::::::::::::SupremeFX X-FX
= included with mobo

NETWORK:::::::::::im guessing im going to need something since my router is upstairs and my cpu is gona be downstairs..? any ideas?

POWER:::::::::::::CORSAIR 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
=$146.79

OPTICAL:::::::::::ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW
=$30.49

TOTAL:::::::::::::1,365.92
+
HANDLING:::::::::177.73
+
SHIPPING::::::::::30.20

=$1,573.85

okay so i need help with the case.. i dont want a dam antec 900 cause everyone has them, and i find their window is annoying to look at.. im thinking of the P182 ? now for the monitor... will a 22" have as good graphic res as a 24" ?

thanks alot for your help! and ill be fully liquid cooling my mobo and gpu most likely, so if anyone has suggestions on that, let me know.

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U are making a big mistake wit ur mobo and GFX card combo...If u are goin wit SLI mobo go for a nvidia card like GTX 216 else change the mobo to X38 or X48 and go wit ur desired ati card....
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Definitely not the best option to pay for an sli mb and use ati gfx .

A p45 mb is a better option , an x 48 if you will definitely add a second gfx card .

Best case on the planet : antec p182

2 x 2 gig of RAM if you have vista 64 bit

Change these parts u will be happy...

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $229.49
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $51.25
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1682...

ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$352.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

And as for the case hw abt tis
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $97.79
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

or a lil costly
COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution SC-830-KKN3-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail $183.19
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

Heres a guide PROXIMON made. Might help...
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/257547-31-personal-li...

Cause my core I7 build is cheaper and better than your original build right not and that does seem right.

If i was you, get a gigabyte mb, they are cheap and easy to overclock with the CPU. Second, you do not need DDR3 ram right now, way to over expensive and provide little or no performance edge over DDR2. SO get a cheap 2x2 ddr2 ram. Should get the 650gb one is cheaper as mention. And why does your optical drive cost so much? I'm sure you can find cheaper and better ones on newegg. Hope I help somewhat.
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