Hey guys, I'm building a new system in the next few weeks to replace my 3200xp x800xt machine. It will primarily be a gaming/media HTPC. I have it hooked up to a 57" 720p hd tv. This is basically what it will consist of. Just looking for some feedback and/or suggestions on other equipment (I'm mostly unsure of the mobo).
Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 Proc
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R Mobo
Corsair XMS2 4X1GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-12
Seagate 500GB SATA 7200rpm HD
Corsair CMPSU-620HW 620W modular PSU
EVGA Geforce 8800 Ultra
Like I mentioned before I'm mostly unsure about the mobo, and somewhat unsure of the video card. If you guys have any other suggestions for mobo's they must have optical out as it will be hooked up to my HK AVR-245 receiver. Also I know the new geforce series comes out in a few months, but I kind of want the best as I already have a 7900gs in my laptop and if this is to be my main gaming system it better be much better than what I have already in my laptop. I also want to know what your guys' experience with those video card trade programs are, and if you think I would get good value for this card when the new series comes out, as that may be an option. Anyways... let me know what you think!
Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 Proc
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R Mobo
Corsair XMS2 4X1GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-12
Seagate 500GB SATA 7200rpm HD
Corsair CMPSU-620HW 620W modular PSU
EVGA Geforce 8800 Ultra
Like I mentioned before I'm mostly unsure about the mobo, and somewhat unsure of the video card. If you guys have any other suggestions for mobo's they must have optical out as it will be hooked up to my HK AVR-245 receiver. Also I know the new geforce series comes out in a few months, but I kind of want the best as I already have a 7900gs in my laptop and if this is to be my main gaming system it better be much better than what I have already in my laptop. I also want to know what your guys' experience with those video card trade programs are, and if you think I would get good value for this card when the new series comes out, as that may be an option. Anyways... let me know what you think!