New system

[Taohn]

you guys have me jumping all over the place here! From desktop to laptop to SSF, back to desktop...I have made some progress, I think: laptop is definitely out.

Thanks for the write-up DoS. I like the look of that Cooler Master. I might be chickening out on SSF, but we'll see. I can afford to wait a while, so any idea when the RD600 is going to be launched (early next year, like january)? I found a factory overclocked BFG 7950 at $70 off, but that's still $300+ I could put to Dx10 in the new year.

I only found one on-line retailer offering the Corsair you suggested (all of it was $300+, some pushing the $500 range). This place is offering some good deals on OCZ. The 2GB 667 Gold at $199 and the 800 at $259 are the best deals to be had anywhere I've looked. OCZ is a reputable manufacturer, no? If I buy from that store I have the added security of being able to go downtown and exchange it any time (this would be the same place that I'd have build the comp if I don't do it myself; they only charge $15, as long as you buy case, MB, and CPU from them, and just happen to have the best prices on those items).

I found 500watt Seasonic for ~$100, but it doesn't explicitly say V2.0. Neither does the GamexStream, which is the same price but give 100 more watts. Thermaltake has some very well priced 2.0 500watt units. Will one of those do? They also have v.2.01, 2.2, etc. What's the difference between them?