Thanks for the reply..sorry I didn't read the post above. I was also wondering what would be a good choice for RAM with OCing in mind crucial ballistix or some other equally good but cheaper priced offering ?
There is a topic about a $600 gaming rig which seems right around what I am expecting and also brings up valid points regarding my need to OC the system, no RAID arrays just one HDD and a single pci-e card with no future plans to sli and such.
I need only the hardware to come around the $500 mark so if I bought the 8800gt 512 MB version would I be able to buy a E2160 a P35 mobo and the remaining parts required and still stay around the budget ?
I do plan to OC so a E2160 with what ram and gfx card would keep me close to the $500 ? Also a good PSU would be required to keep the OC stable so what would you suggest ?