Thanks all for the replies. My budget is about $400 - $450 (without monitor and dvd burner, i will retain these parts from my old pc). I chose the BIOSTAR motherboard as it was low priced and thus i could afford a better processor. I can add more ram, graphics card, hdd later on but not change the processor and mobo every time a new processor is out. So should i wait for the Q3 intel releases for better processor or the Q6600's price may be furthered lowered? Future proof is what i am looking for....so suggest me something "MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK"!And as for the mobo supporting 45nm...i don't know,i came across a good review in reviews.cnet.com, i will send the review in my next post.