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[shortstuff_mt]

That motherboard is very overpriced IMO. One of the reasons it costs so much is because it offers full 16x speed crossfire. The board is even more of a waste of money with an Nvidia GPU. I agree with getting an ATI GPU so you have the option of adding another GPU in crossfire down the road. You could save quite a bit on the motherboard too.

GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387 $109.99

or

GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-UD4H AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128384 $129.99

Make sure you get the 64-bit version of your OS.

I agree with getting the 640GB HD even if you don't think you need the space. The extra platter density makes the 640GB drives faster than the 500GB models and the WD6401AALS is on sale right now.

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319&Tpk=wd6401aals $69.99

You should also make sure your DDR2 1066 RAM is CAS 5.

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166 $58.99

 

[reepicheep424]

Ok ty guys for all the help. Here is what i got so far:

I am going to switch out the motherboard and get the Gigabyte MA790GP-UD4H for $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128384

I am getting the 64bit version of Vista home premium

I am also switching out the 500gb hard drive for the 640gb WD hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319&Tpk=wd6401aals

I am also switching out the 850tx to the 750tx (I don't need the extra power even if i did crossfire)

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231246
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289

I heard the G.SKill will run faster because of the 5-5-5-15 timings but everyone overall says OCZ is better.

Graphics Card: Since I am not going to crossfire or anything which would be better a HD 4870 or GTX 260?

 

[wildgene789]

prob gtx260 because well i like nvidia but that means no SLI but u already know lol

 

[shortstuff_mt]

prob gtx260 because well i like nvidia but that means no SLI but u already know lol

Picking a GTX 260 because "i like nvidia" is crazy. Being a fanboy just limits your possibilities for no good reason. The 4870 1GB and the GTX 260 offer nearly identical performance, so flip a coin. I would actually lean more toward the 4870 because the MA790GP-UD4H is still a crossfire motherboard. Even though thou don't think you will want/need crossfire right now, it would still be smart to leave it as a possibility. The 750TX would also run crossfire 4870's which means your rig would be ready to drop another 4870 into without having to upgrade any other components. I think the 4870 is a much smarter choice in your case.

 

[ginnai]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387 is a great mobo. I just put it into my new rig... it is a sweet board. lots of controls.
I have the WD Black 500, also very pleased with that. I am not going to be going nuts with gaming, so I can`t really help you with the GPU. My rig was just over $600 with shipping, which was perfect for my needs.

 

[Kill@dor]

Get Windows 7 RC from microsoft man!! It will expire next year in March, 1st. But the full copy has been confirmed to come out end of this year...

 

[wildgene789]

Picking a GTX 260 because "i like nvidia" is crazy. Being a fanboy just limits your possibilities for no good reason. The 4870 1GB and the GTX 260 offer nearly identical performance, so flip a coin. I would actually lean more toward the 4870 because the MA790GP-UD4H is still a crossfire motherboard. Even though thou don't think you will want/need crossfire right now, it would still be smart to leave it as a possibility. The 750TX would also run crossfire 4870's which means your rig would be ready to drop another 4870 into without having to upgrade any other components. I think the 4870 is a much smarter choice in your case.

your right im sorry. the 4870 is actually a hair better then the gtx260 plus your mobo is for crossfire so i would recommend the 4870

 

[brayan_90]

i have 2x 4890 crosfire and rampage 2 extreme motherboard
3x2 gb triple chanel 1333 ram
1tb hdd 7200 rpm segate
1000 wat power
core i7 920 quad
i use vista 32 and 64 but i have lag in all game in extra quality in 1689x1050 resolution


i think the problem is hdd!