So, I'm planning a new build to replace our ancient PC. I wanted to build something that has upgrade potential for the future. Future upgrades that I have in mind are DDR3 memory, Quad Core Processor, and a possible second video card to take advantage of Crossfire Technology. I am mainly looking for assistance in deciding on a power supply and case, but feel free to comment on the parts I have chosen. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

- Asus P5KC LGA 775 Intel P35 Motherboard
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz 4M Dual Core 1333MHz Socket LGA 775 CPU
- 2GB (2 x 1024 MB) DDR2-800 from 1st Choice Memory
- Western Digital Cavier SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s HDD
- Sapphire ATI Radeon HD3870 512MB DDR4 2DVI/HDCP PCI-Express Video Card


Two power supplies that I've taken a quick look at that I may go with:

- Thermaltake Purepower RX W0144RU ATX12V / EPS12V 600W Power Supply
- SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-650HT ATX12V / EPS12V 650W Power Supply

Well, I think I chose my case, because of the $40 mail in rebate offered until 3/23:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Update: I just ordered the case; a slip-up on Newegg's website has the case listed for $99.99 when you do a search for Antec cases, but when you click on the actual link for the case, it says that the price is $109.99. I called their customer service number, and they gave me the lower price, so after the rebates, I will have only paid $59 for it! (not including shipping)

So, now I need to decide on a power supply...once again, any suggestions would be most appreciated!

S12's an awesome unit, make sure you go with the S12 and not the S12 II, the II is louder.

*heh heh*...I changed my mind with the majority of the parts. Is there anything special I should know about the operating system listed below being "for system builders"? I mean, what's the difference between this and a retail version? I couldn't really figure the description...

- Total = $969.92 (not including shipping)
- Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case = $59.99 (after rebate)
- Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Motherboard = $89.99
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz Processor = $189.99
- G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Memory = $79.99
- EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB Video Card = $229.99 (after rebate)
- Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KSRTL 250GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive = $79.99
- Antec NeoPower 650 Blue ATX12V / EPS12V 650W Power Supply = $139.99
- Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders = $99.99

it just means oem not retail no diff.

seems like a nice build, i also have a E6750 on a Gigabyte Ga-P35-DS3l withg skill ram , running pretty solid @ 3.2 ghz ( 1.28 v) with stock cooling

Cooler Master Stacker for case imo. I got one, and I don't think I will ever buy a different type of case again, not that its likely I ever will have to, anyways

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811119103

Yeah...that's a very nice case, however, I'm not spending $250 on a case. My Antec 900 cost me $69 (including shipping).

Yeah definitly I have the coolermaster stacker 832 and would never get any other case now after having the antecs 900 and 180 even though they are good case's but after getting the 832 I could never swop it for anything