I am about to build a PC (gaming is the main priority) and in no way an expert. So a little enlightenment would be great.
I have decided on a mother board Asus P5N-E SLI (650i chipset) and processor Intel core 2 X6800 2.93GHZ (1066MHZ FSB). Actually I have everything but RAM and the case picked out.
No overclocking of any kind (if that has any bearing). Since this is my first time building a PC I really would like for it not to burst into flames, or create a mushroom cloud in my living room :lol: .
FYI, I did do a lot of reading on these forums and have found most answers I sought before asking a question, but I'm still uncertain about RAM. My thinking is 2GB DDR2 @ 1066MHZ (duel channel) RAM. Am I making the right choice or has a miss spent youth finally given way to senility?
Thank you for your kind assistance.
I have decided on a mother board Asus P5N-E SLI (650i chipset) and processor Intel core 2 X6800 2.93GHZ (1066MHZ FSB). Actually I have everything but RAM and the case picked out.
No overclocking of any kind (if that has any bearing). Since this is my first time building a PC I really would like for it not to burst into flames, or create a mushroom cloud in my living room :lol: .
FYI, I did do a lot of reading on these forums and have found most answers I sought before asking a question, but I'm still uncertain about RAM. My thinking is 2GB DDR2 @ 1066MHZ (duel channel) RAM. Am I making the right choice or has a miss spent youth finally given way to senility?
Thank you for your kind assistance.