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You picked 2x1 GB, I picked 2x2 GB, thus why mine was more expensive, still, the bang per buck argument prevails :P

Originally posted by pyrofreak

Originally posted by Ephimero

 

Originally posted by Raxus

Gosh..I'm getting more confused by the minute.

 

Do I or don't I SLI? Really kinda shy by doing RAID, like I said never done that before and kinda gun shy (but if you guys really think it's worth it I'll try).

Okay, first of all, I asked if you could wait a month cause new technologies are coming. Intel is releasing their P45 chipsets for mobos, which will support everything nvidia chipsets support, but without the overwhelming heat and in a good price.

 

Also, both Nvidia and Ati are going to release their new techs, GT200 and R700 respectively.

And, if we look at the horizont, we will have Intel's nehalems, which are meant to become mainstream in Q1 2009, those processors offer a huge increasement in performance comparing to actual processors. I'm personally waiting till january, but I guess you can't wait that much, however, I'd like to know also if you're planning on upgrading or if you just want something actual to last long.

 

And Cleffy, the Q9300 is indeed a very good one, but pricey. The performance on Q6600's with its 65nm Kentsfields is quite similar, but Q6600's is still way cheaper.

And yeah, actual Intel chipsets don't offer SLI solutions, thus why Im recommending to wait 1 month, so P45 gets released and then we will count with the best chipsets in the market.

And yeah, velociraptor is faster, then again, Im looking for a bang per buck setup since he doesn't have unlimited budget :) Anyways, are velociraptors available already? Last I heard is that alienware had an exclusive with them.

People who always wait for the next big thing never end up buying a computer.

Unfortunately I agree with you, it turns into a big waiting game.  Even major breakthroughs seem to come out yearly nowadays.

Originally posted by Ephimero

You picked 2x1 GB, I picked 2x2 GB, thus why mine was more expensive, still, the bang per buck argument prevails :P

Wow, I completely missed the boat on that one.  Yes, you win the bang per buck arguement.

Ephimero,

Went with your suggestions and adding on monitor, keyboard, Vista Ultimate 64 OS, and some cheapo speakers..oh and went with 8gb of your suggested Mushkin Ram. Price came to $2188.86. I'm very happy with that and I think this is what I will order. Thanks to all who replied to this thread. Helped me ALOT making my final decisions!

Rax

Originally posted by Dagon13

Originally posted by Ephimero

You picked 2x1 GB, I picked 2x2 GB, thus why mine was more expensive, still, the bang per buck argument prevails :P

Wow, I completely missed the boat on that one.  Yes, you win the bang per buck arguement.

Rax

8gb ram is kinda overkill and you won't ever get to use them playing games >.< that's more for video editors, up to you anyways, I'd save some money or add some cooling stuff to overclock higher :P