Availability Issues

[HBombToo]

I first want to say how impressed with this site I am and appreciate all the contributions. I found this site after I decided to finally build my first HT/Media computer and somehow a google led me here.

That said, I have decided to go with the P5W-DH Delux from ASUS with the E6600 chip. Price aside they are a little more than I expected but what is really getting me is there does not seem to be much stock out there. I went to as many online retailers as I could find but these units just don't seem to be available. I have place a notification with newegg but am I looking in all the wrong places? Please keep in mind that this is my first attempt at a build so consider me a NOOB!

Thanks
HBomb

 

[Bobthelost]

You have had the hordes trying to persuade you that a 6600 and P5W DH are overkill for a media computer haven't you?

Alternatives include the Gigabyte P965 DS3 if you're after a good OC board and the 6400 overclocks very happily, while the 6600 doesn't seem to be as OC friendly.

Check out newegg, tankguys, zzf. There may be better ones around but i'm in the wrong continent for them.

 

[DaveSimmons]

This happens often with popular new tech, especially video cards.

Core 2 is an excellent new CPU, so almost everyone wants one and suppliers can't keep up with demand.

Newegg is a good place to buy from, especially if you get a bad motherboard or have some other problem. They have the best customer service even if Mwave.com and ZipZoomFly.com undercut them on price.

 

[HBombToo]

Originally posted by: Bobthelost

Alternatives include the Gigabyte P965 DS3 if you're after a good OC board and the 6400 overclocks very happily, while the 6600 doesn't seem to be as OC friendly.

Funny thing is that both your recs ore on my short list... The reason I went with the 6600 was to go in with standard setting and get the speed. That said, OCing is a little intimadating to me since I have never done it and don't know anyone who has that I can easily reach out to. I really should go with a 965 and 6400 though and force myself to learn how to OC. I'm sure this forum would be very supportive but I would hate to be viewed as a pian in the neck.

HBomb

 

[DaveSimmons]

You don't _have_ to overclock to be a real do-it-yourselfer.

I run my PCs at stock speed because it takes less effort, removes an uncertainty (is my PC really stable in all applications?), and I can afford to spend the extra for the faster parts.

People on a tight budget or who enjoy the extra challenge get good value from living in the OC, but I just want my PCs to work the first time I power them up

 

[HBombToo]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

I run my PCs at stock speed because it takes less effort, removes an uncertainty (is my PC really stable in all applications?), and I can afford to spend the extra for the faster parts.

EdZachary!