Okay, so I think I'm going to give the X58 you recommended a try. One of the reviews I read said that your video card should be no longer than the PCI port itself, so that might be a concern unless I read it wrong. Would you guys mind taking a look at my (hopefully) final build and letting me know what you think? If you guys think it's going to be peachy, I'm going to start ordering parts here very soon, as I'd like to get this build finished up. Here's what I've got from the most current advice you have provided.
MoBo -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128374
Tower -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042
Processor -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...tel-_-19115202
RAM -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145236
Power Supply -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20CMPSU-850TX
Vid Card -
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...jjW72PUGZCYAog
DVD R -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151175
Hard Drive -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20Black%20640
Case Fans -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835209005
I think that's everything I need to actually build the computer from the ground up. I guess the only question I have for you guys is this: Is everything compatible and will there be any "space issues" between the different parts?
Finally, being a gamer, I'd like your take on how solid a build this is for hardcore gaming. I don't intend to overclock, but I wanted to build a solid gaming rig that would stand the test of time (at least until the next greatest thing comes out.)
Again, thanks for all your time, advice, and patience with a hardware-dumb gamer...wait, is there such a thing?
:D
Jimmy