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Thanks for the links but I already know I can get SATA connectors that are straight. What I want to know is if the 3Gb/sec connectors will work as well as a 6Gb/sec connector for my SSD card? I would assume that is should work just fine without any noticeable loss of speed. Thanks,

Just a quick question on the SATA connetor for my SSD. I bought the Crucial SSD, Antec 300 Case and the ASUS P8Z68-V MOBO. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148448 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042...

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Pedd and JJB, Thank you for your insights. I have thought alot about what you have said, and I do think this will be an overkill for my Dad's computer for what he is going to use it for. I just want to make sure he will be able to expand if needed and here is the kicker. I can get the i5...

Here is my build. I was figuring I could just do without the video card to save some money. If I do it with the i7 processor, it is about $180 more because I have to get a video card with it. I am sensing that I should have a video card from the responses I am getting. I was thinking of...

Just out of curiosity? Can anyone tell me how decent the Video card that is with the i5 2500K processor is? I am not looking to play video games, just watch TV shows and editing/word processing and some photoshop. I am just wondering if the video will be good enough for these situations or I...

Thanks for all your help guys. I decided to go with the Antec BP550. Good reviews so I hope it works good. May be a little over kill but if I add a video card someday I will be glad to have it.

Thanks for all the info. I guess I will still go with the Crucial and see how it goes. It got really good reviews and the main thing my Dad wants is to have it work, period. No DOA, etc. I will let you know if I have any problems. Thanks again.

I have a question about power supplies. I actually need an answer rather quickly because the sale will run out. This may seem like a dumb question but I would always rather have too much power then be on the border and maybe not have enough. I know in my current build I am doing that I...

Thanks for all the info guys. I like what you said and it is always good to get some feedback. danraies - As far as the mother board goes, I think I will just stick with the one I have. Not because I dont like what you picked out but because Microcenter is selling this MOBO for $170 right...

You are probably correct. The main thing I want for him is the RAID to back up all that he does. He cant lose any data and I thought a SSD card to make things fast would be really nice. I havent researched cheaper CPU's but I can get the i5 for $180 plus tax so I dont think an extra $50 or so...

Hello, I am trying to build a system for my Dad who will not be playing games but wants a good solid fast computer for word processing, watching videos, and storage of lots of work. I am not sure what I should do since I am not an expert builder but have a good understanding of it. Here are...

Thanks for the help everyone. Hopefully, I will make a decision soon. My biggest problem is convincing my wife that we need it. It may be easier to do the HDTV route for that decision with her but we will have to see.

thanks helloworld. Do you happen to have a model number?