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Phædrus2401 · 06-22-2009, 10:35 PM

I would not use a Foxconn mobo--they're not exactly the best brand. Go for an ASUS board instead. The PSU is compatible with just about anything since it's single rail ATX, so you don't have to worry about that.

Personally I'd wait for the Core i5 CPUs to come out--they should be released within a month or so. They're a *lot* cheaper than the Core i7s and reportedly overclock better. You don't really need an i7 for games anyway--most games don't make the most of quad core processors, and the i7 has eight logical cores. The i5 would be a better choice.

But if you really want an i7 then that's a decent build. Just get an Asus or Gigabyte motherboard instead of the Foxconn and you're set.

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Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,839 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: first build-budget 1600- used for gaming- will this rig work? I would not use a Foxconn mobo--they're not exactly the best brand. Go for an ASUS board instead. The PSU is compatible with just about anything since it's single rail ATX, so you don't have to worry about that. Personally I'd wait for the Core i5 CPUs to come out--they should be released within a month or so. They're a lot cheaper than the Core i7s and reportedly overclock better. You don't really need an i7 for games anyway--most games don't make the most of quad core processors, and the i7 has eight logical cores. The i5 would be a better choice. But if you really want an i7 then that's a decent build. Just get an Asus or Gigabyte motherboard instead of the Foxconn and you're set. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.