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    Working on a budget gaming build

    What do you guys think of this MB for the above build? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813188026 EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813188026 Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy Protect...
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    Working on a budget gaming build

    Thanks for the advice, why is Vista x64 great? Are all the compatibility issues finally worked out? What perks are there to 64 other than more RAM access? The Veloicraptor is only going to cost me around $120 so I think its worth it. I have tons of slow storage for movies etc... ___________
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    Working on a budget gaming build

    Is Vista 64bit finally stable? Is it worth the headache to get 64? Let me know what mobo you find.
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    Working on a budget gaming build

    Doesn't look like that OCZ memory is supported by the EVGA 780i/750iFTW/680i chipsets. http://www.evga.com/support/mbmem/default.asp#680i Which pc6400 memory were you looking at?
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    Working on a budget gaming build

    Looks good, now we need to find a motherboard that is compatible with the RAM. :) What OS are you planning on using and where do you plan on buying it? That's another $100 at least right? Also need an optical drive of some sort...
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    Working on a budget gaming build

    Cool Shuji, (Partial response to: New System Build, Please Help. TY! thread) I'm not sure on the MB as well, what's the link for the ram you are using? I'd like to check its compatibility. I might go for a cheaper build (like yours) as well. Keeping the Velociraptor but maybe moving...
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    New System Build, Please Help. TY!

    Will the Zalman fit well in an antec 1200 / 780i sli ftw setup? Any particular OEM builders that you recommend? Thanks!
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    New System Build, Please Help. TY!

    Good points! The components I chose were primarily based on combo deals and specials combined with user reviews. The only item I thought might be a splurge was the 780i SLI FTW which I though would make it easier for me to overclock safely and the antec 1200 which I thought would make it...
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    New System Build, Please Help. TY!

    Hey Guys, I just spent a godawfull amount of time speccing this build. I'm bleary eyed and can't see straight. Can the Guru's out there give me some advice please. Any help would be appreciated. It is supposed to be a mid range gaming rig with room for future expansion (SLI increased HD...