I'm building a new computer and I've pretty much decided on everything except for the case. I've been considering on spoiling myself with a Lian-Li PC-V1000aplusII for ~$180, but does anyone think that I should get a cheaper case and spend the difference on something else?
Also I want to know whether I should go with a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Vista. And if I get the 64-bit OEM can I install the 32-bit first and then install the 64-bit version later when I want?
The reason I'm asking is because I've read that 64-bit OS is required for memory over 4gb, but I'm worried I might have compatibility issues with some of my games. (The Myst series for instance may not run on a 64-bit) However gaming fps isn't an issue because I don't plan on playing any of the newer releases and I don't play any shooters at all.
Lastly, I heard the 680i chipsets are great overclockers, so if I attempt an OC what kinds of aftermarket cooling would I need?
Here's a list of the components I chose. (I'm a first-time builder, so please tell me if I'm missing something.)
Intel Core 2 Duo e6420
Evga 122-CK-NF67-T1 $173.55
Evga Geforce 7950GT 512mb $217.04
Kingston HyperX 2x1GB DDR2-800
Western Digital Raptor 150gb $183.16
Antec NeoHE 500w $64.64
Lite-On LH-20A1L-05
Lite-On LH-20A1S
The components with prices are ones I've already bought.
And on a sort of unrelated note: I've always been a fan of Kaspersky Antivirus, but I've heard great things about Nod32. Has anyone had experience with both antiviruses?
Also I want to know whether I should go with a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Vista. And if I get the 64-bit OEM can I install the 32-bit first and then install the 64-bit version later when I want?
The reason I'm asking is because I've read that 64-bit OS is required for memory over 4gb, but I'm worried I might have compatibility issues with some of my games. (The Myst series for instance may not run on a 64-bit) However gaming fps isn't an issue because I don't plan on playing any of the newer releases and I don't play any shooters at all.
Lastly, I heard the 680i chipsets are great overclockers, so if I attempt an OC what kinds of aftermarket cooling would I need?
Here's a list of the components I chose. (I'm a first-time builder, so please tell me if I'm missing something.)
Intel Core 2 Duo e6420
Evga 122-CK-NF67-T1 $173.55
Evga Geforce 7950GT 512mb $217.04
Kingston HyperX 2x1GB DDR2-800
Western Digital Raptor 150gb $183.16
Antec NeoHE 500w $64.64
Lite-On LH-20A1L-05
Lite-On LH-20A1S
The components with prices are ones I've already bought.
And on a sort of unrelated note: I've always been a fan of Kaspersky Antivirus, but I've heard great things about Nod32. Has anyone had experience with both antiviruses?