My new build

[p0Pe]

and i would go for a q6600... they are falling in price as i remember dou to the new q9xxx series...

and hey, found this in the deal section

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152100

[Ap1thy]

samsung drives have a reputation for failing though

heres a P35-based motherboard that would be nice for a budget build by gigabyte

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128337

and a PNY 9600gt as the xfx is out of stock (i know they arent xfx, but they offer a 6 year warranty when you register the card)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133216

you may even want to consider a 3870, best buy has them for $130 in store or +$6 shipping online

[nevermind1534]

I think the modular PSUs are pretty cool.

[Spawn-Inc]

samsung drives have a reputation for failing though

heres a P35-based motherboard that would be nice for a budget build by gigabyte

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128337

i second that board, its a great board for what you pay.

[mollick2]

the ds3l is a great board, running it right now.

[nevermind1534]

I think the samsung drives are great. All of my lg ones have failed.

[SgtM]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'm hoping to order 1 or 2 parts tomorrow. I'll let ya know.

[Liquid_Scope_99]

good luck enjoy

[Crazy Buddhist]

Nice build - with the tweaks peeps have suggested and you've taken on board.

You know what gets me though. This same build would come out at about £600 if bought in the UK: i.e around $1,200. You guys have such an advantage when it comes to buying crap. It would be cheaper for me to fly across the Atlantic to NY for a weekend and pick this stuff up than get a bus to my local high street to buy it.

Crazy

[p0Pe]

dont complain... in denmark the stuff also cost a ****load of money!10/20% more it sux