EggXpert

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to build my first computer. It's something I've always wanted to do and I'm very excited. What are your thoughts on my choices? I'm upgrading from an Athlon XP 1800+ so I expect there to be big difference!!!   Intel Q6600 G0, possibly overclocked to 3.0Ghz(333x9) Gigabyte EP35-DS3L G.Skill 2x2GB DDR2 800 ...

Just upgraded my system. I have recieved an Abit IX38 board and the Intel Q6700. Man this thing runs fast! It is not that much hotter than my old Pentium D 930 (I bet the dual core would run even cooler), and this thing zips throught updates and installs. Everything loads faster, and my big piano patches don't take very long to load up anymore. ...

==MANY UPDATES! PLEASE SEE END OF THREAD!!!== I've been shopping around on NewEgg and reading reviews. Here are the parts I have selected so far.I have over extended myself a little on my budget, so I ask if there is any way I can cut costs down without sacrificing too much ...