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Hello guys,
I finished my first build a few days ago and am happy to say everything went really smooth. Here are my specs.

Antec 900
8800 gts 512
p5kc
2 gb corsair xms2
hx520
17" dell crt...

Yea so these specs look good then, yes? Darn e8400 is sold out all over the place.

Thanks,
Rawls

Ok,
It seems like I have to pay Mr. Gates an extra $100 :(

So, I'll add the full version to the list.

Everything else looks ok tho, yes?

I am tired of looking and am ready to pull the...

basically im going to try to use an old Dell XP reinstallation disk to install XP on the new computer.

if i were to buy the cheap XP upgrade version ...

shyster,
I am not really sure what i mean with the XP question...:D
All i know is i dont want shell out the extra monies for it.

Rawls

Ok, I think I have finalized everything. I have decided to go with the gigabyte p35, not the pk5c due to the fact of the people having trouble with them. Since it is my first build i am not too...

doh!
here is the other one (hopefully)

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-3-00GHz-FSB1333MHz-Processor-BX80570E8400/dp/B0012YZPBM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1202585459&sr=1-2

Whats the difference between these two e8400 processors?
(besides the $70)
Thanks,

Rawls
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iiiprimeiii,

I was just gonna use the power supply that comes with the antec...
good idea or no?

Yep your right about the mail in rebate, didnt see that.

I wanna run cod4 super fast so i...

Thank you for the replies,

chunky is right i had the X 2, meaning (2 x 1GB) sorry that wasn't very clear.

Ricky, i assume that you suggest the p35, like this one...

Hello,
I am going to attempt to build my own this time around. Below is the potential parts list. I would appreciate any feedback on my choices. This list is similar to the setup on Rob's...