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      08-01-2011, 10:18 AM   #13
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Not too bad. I have a few questions though.

First, you have 2 different sets of Ram in your list. Not sure you'll need 16gb, it wouldn't hurt, but you could get away with only having 8gb in 2sticks. I'd also buy all the same type of ram, and not 2 different brands if you wanted more.

Secondly, what helped you choose that mobo? I've never been a big fan of the Fatal1ty branded products, and it is a bit pricey. There are some other options from AsRock that are better priced. It also is a p67 chipset. I've seen some z68 for less $. Here are 2 from AsRock.
$185:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157250
$160:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157229

On the graphics card, I think $200+ is a bit high for a GTX460. You could get a GTX560 for $190ish.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130661

A GTX560ti would be about $30 more if you price shop for it a bit. I haven't taken the time to read any compatibility reviews on any of these components. If your previous component choices were based on that then it might not be bad to stick with that. But your graphics card shouldn't have any real compatibility problems.
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Last edited by UltimateBMW; 08-01-2011 at 04:06 PM.. Reason: Corrected wrongly named chipset.
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