Concerning the AGP 8X vs pci-e matchup. I would get AGP 8x unless you won't be upgrading for quite some time. AGP 8x offers the same performance, at least today, at a reduced cost. As more demanding...

The 6600GT PCI-E, 6800GT PCI-E, and the 6800ultra PCI-E are all SLI compatable. The hard part is having deep enough pockets to afford a $250 (USD)+ motherboard that supports SLI, not to mention...

You can expect a difference between 3 and 30 fps on most newer games... it really depends on the settings. For example, if you played half life 2 with a low resolution and no AA or AF there would be...

Aye, you're probably right concerning the odds that his computer will crash. I also agree that I don't know how you were able to get such huge speed increases from a 48 mhz overclock. Was it 7 fps...

However, as I was looking at the benchmarks, it looks like there are performance gaps of 13 fps. Not to mention that the memory they were reviewing was all very high end, so there would be even...

Ok thanks again for all the help, this is what I am going to do.
1) Get Super Lanboy, install parts and make sure everything is running stable (benchmarks) using stock heatsink/fan.
2) Gradually...

*nod* I assumed that the Gb stood for gigabit lan. I will probably go for the Asus K8N, as I have no real need for gigabit lan, and the overclocking I am planning to do will be only in the 200mhz...

Dang, it's not? I keep forgetting about it since I will be using linux, ah well.

Does anyone know for sure if they 250gb is faster? Or know any known bugs with it? Thanks for the help, I am still undecided though... (lousy high quality mobos)

Point taken. I would like to not have to increase the voltage, but that might be needed for a 200mhz jump, depending on the stability of the CPU. Do you agree that a good heatsink/fan and the...

Ah, what is the difference between the 250 and the 250gb chipsets? Also, I would only be overclocking about 200mhz, what would the difference be between the two models in a relatively small overclock...

Ok thanks for all the help. Just to clarify, did you mean see how it runs before adding the additional fans, or the water cooling system/heatsink. Finally, what do you think I should increase the...

Good points, I am going to increase the core voltage for an oc of 200mhz. I will ease my way up, depending on the quality of the CPU as well. Before any of that I will also add another 120mm blowhole...

This is a good setup for an upgrade computer
CASE: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-156-023&depa=1

CD/DVD: Keep current

CPU: ...

Thanks for the information, but K8N and the K8N-E Deluxe run at the same speed, right? I thought Asus had pretty good overclocking, what is good about the DFI system? Thanks for the help.

2.2 ghz 1mb cache 3400+ AMD athalon
Super Lanboy (probably)
6800GT 256mb
500 wattt PSU
K8N, K8N-E Deluxe, or DFI LANPARTY
1 gig 3200 DDR ram, 1 stick
160 gig 7200 RPM Hard drive, IDE interface...

Thanks for the link, it was very informative. Could you suggest a good place to find out more information about a side intake fan? Also I had 2 questions, I found a good water cooing system for $90....

I still havn't decided between these 3 mobos, any advice would be great!
Vid Card - 6800GT
CPU - AMD 64 3400+ slot 754
RAM - 1 gig (one stick) 3200 DDR
PSU - 500 watts
Case - Antec Super Lanboy...

Yes, that is what I meant. Sorry for not being too clear ;)

Is it possible to add fan slots to a case? The case in questions would either be the Silverstone Temjin TJ-06 or the Antec Super Lanboy. Thanks for the help. If it is possible please include a link...

Also, I had one other question I forgot to post. I am currently still undecided as to what case I should purchase. Basically I want one that is below 120 dollars or so, but if there is a really nice...

Thanks for the info, but I am still curious as to what the provided heatsink/fan is. I am simply bringing this up because fans/heatsinks are advertised on newegg (socket 754) for about the same price...

Thanks for the info, but I am still curious as to what the provided heatsink/fan is. I am simply bringing this up because fans/heatsinks are advertised on newegg (socket 754) for about the same price...

I was wondering about the retail fan/heatsink included with the 3400+. I just had a few questions concerning them.
1) Are they decent quality? Or should I purchase better ones.
2) I can't find the...

Go with the 6800Gt. Best value out there ;)

Ok thanks yet again, Unfortunatly do to unexpected other things I will be unable to build the computer in the NEAR future. However, I plan on reading up on how to actually get the job done in the...

Thanks for the suggestion for the DVD burner. I think I will just recycle my current mouse/keyboard for input devices, they work fine and I am used to them :) Also, if knows of a good place that's up...

OK thanks yet again! You are by far the most helpful person I have ever came across. And your sticky idea is a GREAT idea... Thanks so much! I look foward to building my computer :)

First of all, I'd like to thank you profusely for the excellent help! Would the DFI "LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb" NVIDIA nForce3 250GB Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 be a fine motherboard? Also,...

CASE
ANTEC ALUMINUM SERIES SUPER LAN BOY MINI TOWER CASE with Clear Side Acrylic Window and FREE Case Carrying Strap -RETAIL

CD DRIVE
Optorite Black IDE/ATAPI 52X32X52 CD-RW Drive, Model CW5201,...

Ah thanks a bundle, I would be using the computer for, essentially, gaming. I had griped about using Intel, but I had heard that it is substantially faster than AMD... but if you are sure AMD is...

ANTEC ALUMINUM SERIES SUPER LAN BOY MINI TOWER CASE with Clear Side Acrylic Window and FREE Case Carrying Strap -RETAIL

$79.50

CD drive

Optorite Black IDE/ATAPI 52X32X52 CD-RW Drive, Model...