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I'm looking at setting up a very similiar build, except I'm going to go for the WD drives. What case are you using? Also, on that MOBO I've read some people have ram problems, like it only goes up to 4gb or something. I'm looking at the coolermaster haf 922 case if I can get a deal. You can get...

Also, quick note, I rather not use a gigabyte mobo, and not sure whether to go with i5 or i7. If you get an i5 chip with mobo, I wouldn't be able to upgrade to an i7 chip in the future?

Purchase date: Within the next 2 weeks Budget: 900 max budget canadian Usage: Everyday use, and some gaming Parts not required: monitor Preferred websites:ncix.com/newegg.ca/infonec.ca/bestdirect.com/tigerdirect.ca/memoryexpress.com Preferences: Intel, WD Overclocking: probably not...

have the same problem, going to try this out. Except I have a 4870 + gigabyte x48-ds4 board

My budget is 2k canadian. The reason I want the x38 is I hear it's compatible with the new processors coming out. Unless the 8800gts will last me like at least 1 year. But I would take a x38 with ddr2 for now. I will build it on NCIX, or from microbytes, just pick the parts and they will...

I just want 1 video card for now, but I really only watch movies/games. So would the 8800gt be better than the 3870? I know new gpus are coming out in 90 days, but any x38 can do 1 nvidia or 1 ati? it's just if you want to do 2 or more you need to pick sli or crossfire..ok that's good to know...

Well since my old pc just died and I hate my laptop I need to build something quick. I have a couple of questions and need some advice from you guys. I am going to build it either at microbytes.com or ncix.com, so whatever they have is what I'll get. If someone can help, I want a QX6600. Not...

I don't think locally would be a lot cheaper, on the net you can look around and find the best pricing. I just need to find a good solid online store in Canada that will cuztomize the pc for me and has a good selection of parts. So if anyone has experience with one pleaset let me know, thanks!

Hey, I want to customize a new pc to a lot of the specs I found from reading posts on here. I need a place that will build it for me after I pick everything out in Canada. I checked directcanada but I don't see that they build the system, anywhere else I can shop at? I was looking at...

aside from directcanada.com are there any other places that offer good deals/wide selections and ship to Canada? I was thinking of etccomputer.ca but I'm not sure I like them so much. Need somewhere that builds the pc too, can't do it myself.

Thanks, you do bring up a lot of good points. I also know that overclocking that 6600 though will eat up a lot of its life. I'm still about 3 weeks from building my system, so I'll definitely read up on everything to make sure I have the best parts. Thanks for the help.

I was looking at the 6800 as well, but I know a bunch of people oc the 6600 here. Is overclocking really hard technically, because I'm buying a system from a place that will assemble it with all the cooling stuff I choose. After the hardware for cooling is installed, is overclocking hard for...