This is my final build list. I'm wondering if any professionals around here can tell me if I will encounter any problems with this build list? Thank you, much help is appreciated! * Processor (CPU) (x1) : Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Kentsfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6700 * Memory (RAM) (x4) : Crucial Ballistix 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Desktop Memory Model BL12864AA1065 * Video Card (x2) : XFX PVT88PYDD4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card * Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s * Optical Drive (x1) : Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model AD-7190A * Motherboard : EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard * Case : Rosewill R5717-P SL 120mm Fan ATX Mid Tower Computer Case withTool-Free kits
Crucial Ballistix has been performing pretty poorly in recent months, I recommend you change it for Corsair XMS2 instead. other than that your component list is relatively sound. One thing I have to ask though, where's your power supply?
I would stick with the Ballistix personally. Look at getting a Samsung Spinpoint 500GB HD, they are just as good and cheaper.
In the UK they are, but in most countries the WD is usually the cheaper drive. Owning both there's no reason why either are really superior products. As for the Ballistix, have a read through our PC building thread, trust me PC8500 Ballistix is not a good idea.
At higher memory speeds are you sure? 2GB sticks seem to be just as fraut with overclocking problems as using four sticks is. I've made 350FSB with four sticks fine.
Can't test higher as even that puts me at 3.15Ghz. All told good 2GB sticks that don't cost the earth will probably be PC6400, and they're only going to make a 400FSB before they're going to start causing you problems.
