I'll be starting off with a single 6600GT card and the Gigabyte K8NXP-SLI motherboard when it becomes available. I've picked the following parts so far:
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor Socket 939 Retail (I'm not brave enough to muck with a custom fan yet)
Enermax EG701AX-VE-SFMA Noisetaker 600W Power Supply
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST3160827AS 160GB Serial ATA 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer (system drive)
I won't bore you with the details of which DVD-ROM etc. I've picked. I almost picked a Raptor for the system drive, or a 7200.8 drive, but wound up going with my choice because it seems to be a better value. The way I plan to set Windows up, the OS and programs are cached after loading anyway.
I went with the Winchester core processor because it has the 90-nanometer process, and I'm assuming it will put out less heat etc. Is it really better than the 130-nm process, or should I try to save a little money?
How do I know what RAM is compatible with this mobo? I would like to get the fastest RAM available in 1-gig sticks; what would that be? Also, how do I know what case to pick-- will just about any one be fine, even with the monstrous power supply? I want a nice, roomy case for my first rig.
I picked the power supply because someone else recommended it, it is almost guaranteed to have power for any future setup including SLI, and it is indicated to be 24-pin compatible, which I understand is necessary (???). If these components are compatible and decent, I'll put the order through. Thanks a LOT.
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor Socket 939 Retail (I'm not brave enough to muck with a custom fan yet)
Enermax EG701AX-VE-SFMA Noisetaker 600W Power Supply
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST3160827AS 160GB Serial ATA 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer (system drive)
I won't bore you with the details of which DVD-ROM etc. I've picked. I almost picked a Raptor for the system drive, or a 7200.8 drive, but wound up going with my choice because it seems to be a better value. The way I plan to set Windows up, the OS and programs are cached after loading anyway.
I went with the Winchester core processor because it has the 90-nanometer process, and I'm assuming it will put out less heat etc. Is it really better than the 130-nm process, or should I try to save a little money?
How do I know what RAM is compatible with this mobo? I would like to get the fastest RAM available in 1-gig sticks; what would that be? Also, how do I know what case to pick-- will just about any one be fine, even with the monstrous power supply? I want a nice, roomy case for my first rig.
I picked the power supply because someone else recommended it, it is almost guaranteed to have power for any future setup including SLI, and it is indicated to be 24-pin compatible, which I understand is necessary (???). If these components are compatible and decent, I'll put the order through. Thanks a LOT.
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