help with first build and multi platform

[kornmaniac]

i know there is the where to start guide but i am trying to build a new pc to play pc (window) games and support linux ubnutu to be specific i want to know recommendations for a motherboard and processor i plan on sticking with xp i kinda want to go with a quad core but not firm on it want to know my best options i think i want this case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811215006

and this power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182188

but that is just my start

i have a ati radeon 9550 agp and a soundblaster xfi xtreme gamer pro already

[RickyTick]

Welcome to the forums.

The psu you linked to is definately overkill, unless you plan to run multiple hard drives, and multiple video cards.
Look at something like this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005), this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006), or this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011).

You're not going to be able to use that video card, since AGP interface doesn't work with modern motherboards. I would suggest a P45 motherboard from Gigabyte or Asus.

I can't think of any good reasons for running Windows XP. Unless you need to build this computer right away, I would probably wait for Window 7 to be released and go with that.

Do you have a specific budget range?
Have you looked at our Recommended Builds?
Ask plenty of questions. We're happy to help.

[kornmaniac]

i dont really have a specific budget like to keep it reasonable like less than 1000 i dont plan on useing the video card i would like to use the sound card if possible i may run multiple video cards and definatly multiple hard disks and not raid

i not sure about sata i know its faster but i dont know what i need or much else about it

and can you tell me a little about shared cache for processors

[kornmaniac]

i was reading and someone said not to use 775

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131344

how about that one and what processor would you recommend obiuosly intel i want quad core

[RickyTick]

i was reading and someone said not to use 775

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131344

how about that one and what processor would you recommend obiuosly intel i want quad core


You'll have to go with 775 to stay under $1000. Besides, 775 is known solid performer, and is nowhere near obsolete. The motherboard you linked to is for the LGA775 processor too. It's a good choice, don't worry too much about the Newegg reviews.

A Q9400 would be sweet.

[kornmaniac]

what video card would you recommend how about this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339&cm_sp=MyNewegg-_-Recmd-_-Pst08Image

[RickyTick]

This is the same card, but a newer version.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130468

[kornmaniac]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182067

i at about 850 dollar how about this power supply instead

[RickyTick]

The Rosewill power supplies don't have a great reputation as high quality units. Look back at the 2 Corsair psu's that I linked to in one of the previous posts.