[ChrisWright]

Hey, looking to build a new system as this one is getting on a little bit... the following is what i am looking at:



Western Digital Caviar SE16 320GB 3200KS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit Edition DVD - OEM - 1Pk

Sony AW-G170AB2 18x DVD±RW x12 Ram Dual Layer DVD-Writer - (Black) OEM
Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case

Intel Core 2 Quadro Extreme Edition QX6700 "LGA775 Kentsfield" 2.66GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
Abit IN9 32X-MAX WiFi nForce 680 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard

OcUK GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
Sony DDU-1615 DVD-ROM (Black) - OEM

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music 7.1 Soundcard - OEM
Sony Floppy Drive - Black

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g)
Zalman CNPS9700-LED Aero Flower (Socket AM2/939/754/775) CPU Cooler

OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-6400 Dual Channel Platinum Revision 2 XTC Series DDR2


(seperated a bit to save on eyes ...)

Total Price: £1750


I would like advice on this system, about whether there are any issues that may arise, and therefore whether there is alternative hardware i should consider.


What the system is for:
- Needs DX10 card, plus space for another at later date
- Needs a proc that will last well
- Needs good cooling for that proc

- Needs well vented case
- Mainly meant as a gaming machine
- Budget of around £1500 - £1850

Thanks,
Chris

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[ChrisWright]

Right,

I've been Google'ing looking for a better idea on when R600's will be coming along, but that seems a rather uncertain factor.

Is there any information giving a clearer idea? Also, what is the expected £££ for an R600 card on release (for similar to the G80 above)

Thanks for the help,
Chris