PS3

[Retribution]

newegg has a nice selection, and i was quite fond of my window and lights(thanks naq for suggesting it)
i would also still suggest getting the core2duo, not the quad, in my optimum the duo is better with gaming

[OmegaZero_Alpha]

I strongly disagree, the quad is pushing the same amount of power as the 1200$ EXTREME EDITION, for 1/6th of the price.

http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php...1&limitstart=4

also note that with the suggested cooling options that I posted (assuming you get a decent case and power supply) you should be able to over clock that thing at about 3.2ghz

[larz]

I really like the mobo that you suggested. I noticed that it says "pentium" under supported CPU's. So does that mean, i could put the pentium 4 from my dell on this mobo?

[OmegaZero_Alpha]

I really like the mobo that you suggested. I noticed that it says "pentium" under supported CPU's. So does that mean, i could put the pentium 4 from my dell on this mobo?

as long as your Pentium 4 is a LGA 775 and not the older pin-type. You can easily tell by removing your processor and if it has pins (500 golden needles, they are pretty obvious) than it won't work. I have a uttility that will work for that, also.

http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-142.zip

run the CPU-Z utility and look under PACKAGE, if it says LGA775 it will be compatible.

[larz]

is it safe to remove this CPU often? Like frequently switch it between mobo's? or will i need to apply this thermal junk every time?

[OmegaZero_Alpha]

you will need to apply it every time, and it can screw up a processor to remove it and install it too many times. if you are just checking it, I recommend using that program. If you are going to be using multiple computers, I suggest picking up a cheap 20$ pentium4...

[larz]

would you reccommend a warranty?

[OmegaZero_Alpha]

yeah, I do. Especially considering the fact that this is your first computer. Most people don't think it is a priority because most products come with a manufacturer's warranty, but those are really slow, and really vague on what you can return them for (usually they only consist of "dead on arrival" products or serious physical defects, whereas extended warranty you can literally break it yourself and blame it on a Packaging error)

[larz]

yeah, I do. Especially considering the fact that this is your first computer. Most people don't think it is a priority because most products come with a manufacturer's warranty, but those are really slow, and really vague on what you can return them for (usually they only consist of "dead on arrival" products or serious physical defects, whereas extended warranty you can literally break it yourself and blame it on a Packaging error)

ok cool would you recommend the one year warranty or the 2 year warranty?

[King_of_Heaven]