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thats_no_moon · April 28th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Good advice guys, thanks a lot. I really appreciate the suggestions.

Shyguy:
I like the PSU.
Since it is primarily a gaming machine (as you pointed out)should I go with a faster dual core or just knock it out now and go with a slightly slower quad core? I'm torn.
I think I'll go with the OC'd GTX 275 you suggested as well - or would the extra $30 for the 285 be worth it? Out of curiosity though, what is the big difference between the GTX GPU and the GPU I originally had in mind? Just for future reference, because I'm still learning it seems.

Cksboy:
Thanks for the find with the RAM. I'll definitely go with those instead, but I think I'll stick with the mobo I picked out. Being my first build, I'm willing to pay a little extra for something with better reviews just for my own sake and ease-of-use later. But correct me if that sounds crazy. Ha ha.

April 28th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
thats_no_moon Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26	Good advice guys, thanks a lot. I really appreciate the suggestions. Shyguy: I like the PSU. Since it is primarily a gaming machine (as you pointed out)should I go with a faster dual core or just knock it out now and go with a slightly slower quad core? I'm torn. I think I'll go with the OC'd GTX 275 you suggested as well - or would the extra $30 for the 285 be worth it? Out of curiosity though, what is the big difference between the GTX GPU and the GPU I originally had in mind? Just for future reference, because I'm still learning it seems. Cksboy: Thanks for the find with the RAM. I'll definitely go with those instead, but I think I'll stick with the mobo I picked out. Being my first build, I'm willing to pay a little extra for something with better reviews just for my own sake and ease-of-use later. But correct me if that sounds crazy. Ha ha.