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  1. 1. If you were in my shoes

    • Core 2 Duo E8400 $150
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    • Core 2 Quad Q6600 $180
      3
    • Core 2 Quad Q9300 $180
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Hey guys, first post here. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks now trying to absorb all the info here.

I'm looking to give it a shot. System will be used as both a surfboard, and a daw. I could care less about overclocking, as I'm not a gamer. I just want a fast yet stable system.

 

As of right now I have 4GB (2x2048) of Corsair's XMS2 DDR2-800, Thermaltake purepower 500w ps. and an antec solo case. For the mobo, I'd like to keep the cost down, preferrably less than $125. I'm leaning heavily towards a Gigabyte (haven't decided on a model, but strongly considering the GA-EP35-DS3P. My main decision factors are 45nm support and Firewire. I've as well not decided on a graphics card either (would like to run 2 monitors when using it as a DAW). So I'm open to suggestions on those as well

 

anyways, to the real nitty gritty here.

 

right now I have a choice between the following, and need some input.

 

Core 2 Duo E8400 $150

Core 2 Quad Q6600 $180

Core 2 Quad Q9300 $180

 

and possibly a Q9400 for $180 as well. I say possibly, because it may be a misprint, and I need to verify it.

 

 

I have yet to choose an install method, but will once I get all my hardware

 

YOur help is much appreciated.

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