xonto

I'm, putting together a part list for a XP(32 bit)/Vista(64 bit) dual boot gaming rig. I want to make sure that my parts are all going to work well with Vista. Here's what I got so far:

EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor (Though, I think I actually will go for a 6400 and save a hundred bucks, unless someone can prove to me that it is worth it for the more expensive CPU)

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory (I might bump this up to 3 or 4GB)

EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card (Although, I may wait for the 8600 Ultra to come out, anyone know when that is?)

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100

So, now I am looking for a case to fit all that in. I like the idea of a full tower just because I like having plenty of room. Good cooling is my main concern though, as I will probably be overclocking it at least a bit, and this machine will most likely be "always on". Watercooling is an option that I have concidered, so if any of you know a good watercooling rig that will compliment this build, please feel free to suggest.

heyman421

i got an antec p180b at compusa yesterday for $99 out the door

it's amazing

everything fit together so nicely

i'm very happy with it so far

it's a mid tower, but definitely on the larger side of midtowers

it was only an inch or two shorter than the thermaltake armor sitting next to it on the shelf

liquidshadow

The Antec P180(b), Antec Nine Hundred, Thermaltake Armor, Lian-Li cases, etc.

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That Antec is a solid choice, I have one as well.

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