I have decided to go with the Core 2 Duo E8400 6MB (Wolfdale) for the processor: I have 3 questions that I think you guys can help with. The computer is going to be used mainly for gaming more specifically WOW. Price is not necessarily an issue just looking for something that will maximize FPS along with stability.
1. What motherboard? I was thinking the P5Q Deluxe from Asus, but I have heard some horror stories about the BIOS being a pain to configure with XP or Vista.
2. What video card? I am leaning towards NVIDIA and possibly a series 9 for the future so it won't need to be replaced for a couple years. However, I am unsure there may be a less expensive or better option out there.
3. What RAM? I definently want to go 4 GB here even though XP only runs about 3 at most.
Any help is appreciated just kind of confused where to go for this build as it will be my first.
Few other specs of things I have decided on:
1. Antec Neopower 650w Power Supply
2. Antec 900 Tower
3. Stock Cooling
1. What motherboard? I was thinking the P5Q Deluxe from Asus, but I have heard some horror stories about the BIOS being a pain to configure with XP or Vista.
2. What video card? I am leaning towards NVIDIA and possibly a series 9 for the future so it won't need to be replaced for a couple years. However, I am unsure there may be a less expensive or better option out there.
3. What RAM? I definently want to go 4 GB here even though XP only runs about 3 at most.
Any help is appreciated just kind of confused where to go for this build as it will be my first.
Few other specs of things I have decided on:
1. Antec Neopower 650w Power Supply
2. Antec 900 Tower
3. Stock Cooling