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    CPU woes.

    Update: Everything is ordered.. Final specs of the system: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Asus P5Q PRO Intel P45 Motherboard 4GB (2 x 2GB) G.Skill DDR2 1066 PC2-8500 ATI Radeon HD 4870 Arctic Cooling 7 Pro Heatsink Antec Sonata III Antec Earthwatts 500w PSU Final cost - $1,078.47...
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    CPU woes.

    Alright I'm about to order everything. I'm debating whether or not to get PC2 8000 or 8500 though.. Will it really make a difference, because the price is like 25-30 bucks less for 8000 over 8500... If the performance will be significantly more, I'll get the 8500. Also, the P45 chipset...
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    CoolMAX PSUs better than Antec PSUs?

    Even with the old capacitor problem on SOME Antecs, I would still completely trust them. A++++ products.
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    CPU woes.

    I always wait to build until something big comes out. Groundbreaking stuff like the first AMD64, the Conroe, and then the first Quad Cores. Since I did get the processor extremely cheap, I think this is the perfect time for me to build. I'm getting a few parts at a time as I can afford them...
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    CPU woes.

    Thank you for your help man. I really appreciate it :D Yes I definitely plan on overclocking. I've heard 3.7 stable is achievable on air, so that's what I'm going to shoot for if my temps don't get too outrageous. Reading Tuniq Towers reviews, it looks promising for sure, and I probably will...
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    CPU woes.

    I'm buying the Antec Sonata III with PSU included, and a Lightscribe Lite-On Dual layer burner for ~80 bucks after rebate.. Ordering that now actually.. I know its a smallER case, but its not too bad. I know the 9700 is freaking huge though.. I just want something that's quiet, COOL, and fits :)...
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    CPU woes.

    Cool, thanks for the reply. I've been out of the game for so long I don't even know what's good anymore, truthfully.. So PC-8000 is more than enough? Not 8500? Hook me up with some links if you don't mind, and have some on hand. As for the heatsink, what would you recommend? I've been looking...
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    CPU woes.

    Alrighty, as I said I have the QX6850 on the way right now. Take a look at the rest of my system though. Most notably the motherboard and RAM. I'd like more opinions on those, and if you have a suggestion about something different, I wouldn't want to leave that price range. Video card stays...
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    4.0 EARTHQUAKE in SF Bay Area

    Wow.. Be safe guys.. Hopefully this isn't a sign of a big one to come.
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    CPU woes.

    That is very true, thanks for your feedback. Is X58 going to be the first chipset to fully utilize DDR3 with no restricted busses? I know I can get 3 on the P45 (I believe) but it doesn't seem worth it to me. Thanks again :)
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    CPU woes.

    Hi everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been looking at current and upcoming processors for quite a while now, with my eye mostly on the Intel side of things for obvious reasons (overclocking, gaming, etc.). I recently started a computer tech job that qualified me to sign up...