computer build noob - advice needed!

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nuhek

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I plan on purchasing parts for my first computer build within the next two months and I somewhat have an idea of what I'm doing. Please comment on my build. I don't plan to overclock, so should I opt for a different mobo? I do eventually want to install another 8800gtx for the future (1 or 2 years from now) that's why I want an SLI board. Or should I stick with a single card configuration and upgrade the video card later? Any upgrades I should make? Any advice for a first time builder? or just any comments? thanks in advance.

EVGA LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813188009

EVGA 7 8800GTX Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130072

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115004

Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148108

SUPER TALENT 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820609026

FSP Group (Fortron Source) 700W SLi Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817104015


here's the link to the case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112116

budget ~ 2300 with everything: moniter, keyboard, etc.
 
If you're planning on SLI'd 8800GTXs, I'd go with a slightly larger PSU. The Silverstone ST75ZF would be well worth the extra money. In 1-2 years, though, you'll probably be better off to get a new single card.
 
Wired said:
go ati i hate telling people bet the have much better cards right now and a whole lot cheaper.
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I think he chose an 8800GTX because he wants a DX10 graphics card. Please correct me if i'm wrong but i dont think ati have released a DX10 graphics card yet.:)
 
Thanks for the advice/replies. I think I might just go with what ceewi1 said and stick to a single card set up. In two years, would a single 8800gtx be able to play games at medium setting with a good fps?
 
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