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hey guyz im setting up a new rig just something normal gona play wow mostly, tell me what u guyz think or if i should change anything

Intel E8400
ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
4GB Kingston hyperX 6400 < btw can i go higher with this mobo , like pc-8500 ?
western digital 160gb x2 - raid 0
antec mini p180
antec neo 550 watt
creative xfi-gamer with xram
xfx geforce 8800 gt 512 mb < single slot version
normal optical drive -dvd etc
2 thermale take high performance 120mm fans for intake and the case already come with 2 for out take
cpu cooler- cooler master vortex 752 <-- i know there are better but i chose this coz its lighter around 320grams

so tell me wat you think, or what i should change - im looking for stablity, reliable and a bit of performance.

thanks in advance

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Quick, practical checklist to complement the thread and the points already made by and .

Memory: faster-rated modules will usually work but will run at the motherboard's supported speed unless you change settings in BIOS. Check the motherboard manual QVL for supported module densities and recommended pairings, and install matched modules in the correct slots to keep dual-channel operation and timing stability. For a build that prioritizes reliability over marginal gains, matching the board's supported specs is the safest route.

OS and drivers: using a 64-bit OS is the right approach to make full use of installed RAM, but confirm that 64-bit drivers exist for the motherboard chipset, audio device and any RAID controller you plan to use. A discrete sound card helps only if you need its specific DSP, latency or recording features; otherwise good 64-bit drivers for onboard audio are often sufficient.

Storage and RAID: RAID 0 raises sequential performance but doubles failure risk. Treat RAID 0 as a performance choice only — keep regular backups and be ready to supply the board's RAID drivers during OS install if the motherboard uses firmware/"fake" RAID. If data safety matters, consider RAID 1 or a single fast disk plus backups.

Power and cooling: verify the PSU has the required PCIe power plugs and comfortable 12V headroom above expected peak draw. Single-slot GPUs can reduce case airflow; arrange intake and exhaust to clear the GPU area and monitor temps. A lighter CPU cooler reduces mechanical stress, but confirm it provides adequate thermal margin under gaming load. , consult the motherboard manual and the vendors' 64-bit driver pages before finalizing purchases.

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Hmm... interesting...

Personally I've never considered going micro-ATX, but that case looks nice, and the motherboard looks very good too. I think that would be an excellent system for your needs. (an Antec with an e-sata socket! at last!)

Things to think about:
Do you really need xfi?
You'll have to use Vista to take advantage of that 4GB

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yea the main reason im going with x ram is so that it relieves a bit of load from the cpu and also the internal audio is not good -so x ram seems to my answer, as for the 4 gigs im not goig with vista `but will go with a xp 64 bit so that it reads it, thanks

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Oh yeah, I never think of XP 64 :)

As I say, that's a nice looking case and mobo; xfx graphics cards get a good rap too.

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