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looking for a system critique

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wow, its been ages since I really posted last :D
Getting things back in gear with this system and I'm looking for any suggestions on it:

case: antec 900

CPU: Core 2 quad Q6600
Cooling: Scythe Ninja plus

PSU: OCZtech Gamextream PS 850w

Mobo: ASUS P5n32-E SLI

RAM: 2 gig (going to 4 next month) Corsair DDR2-800 5-5-5-12

Drives: seagate 500 gb 16mb sata ST3500641AS-RK (doubling up to 2 of these along with an extra 250 next month as well)

Video: LEADTEK PX8800 GTX TDH 768MB (looking a couple months down to SLI-ing these)

and misc other parts, dvd burner etc. Anything in particular to suggest I watch for issues?
 
Budget?
Uses?
Any components you have already? Or is what you listed all you need?
Overclocking? Yes, no? Heavy, light?

Right off the bat though, pass on the PSU and motherboard. PSU could be better and if you're paying good money for one now, why not get a good one? There's a review by jonnyguru about it. In that PSU range, I think Silverstone should have a unit that's comparable in price, but superior in performance. I don't think you'll need 850w, but some people just like lots of headroom. So, in short, get one of Silverstone's ST75F.

Motherboard: just from what I've read, if you're going the SLI route..eVGA makes the superior board right now, just all around better with fewer issues. A1 or T1 revisions.
 
Keep in mind that SLI is only beneficial if you're looking for a graphics solution more powerful than the currently single fastest card can provide, and if you have the monitor resolution to take advantage of it. This means dropping a grand on two GTX or Ultra cards now and being able to game on a res of 1920x1200 or higher. If you have a lower res, than the second card's processing power will go to waste (as will the $500 spent on it.) SLI as an upgrade path is also almost always a bad idea. When you're ready to buy that second card, a newer single card solution will usually provide the same or better performance than two of the older cards, and do so for a similar price (less if you sell the first older card.) You'll also have a cooler, simpler running system and you have more choices for motherboards to use.

Furthermore, with the G92 cards rumored to be several months away, I would personally hold off on building any SLI machine now. If SLI is a good match for you, then consider getting a hold over card (such as a cheaper 8800 GTS,) the getting two top end G92 cards when they come out.

If you decide SLI is for you, consider the EVGA NF-68-A1. It's the best 680i board on the market. If not, consider the ABIT IP-35 Pro. It's everyone's favorite P35 board. Note that P35 boards can OC better than 680i boards on average, and have a reputation for being easier to work with.

Mark.
 
I agree with gwai lo and Mark.

What size monitor do you have? If you don't need SLI, go with a P35 board, like the Abit IP35 Pro or Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R.

For a quadcore and a ninja, you'll need a bolt-thru kit to get good enough pressure. Though, you'll be better off with a Tuniq Tower or Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme + S-Flex fan instead.

The G.Skill sticks are only $80 and are just as good as the Corsair CL5 XMS2 sticks, but without the silly rebate. I'd go for those instead, as the perform the same.

elaborate on the misc other parts.
 
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