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Old 11-30-2010, 09:12 AM   #3
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Recommended to use a P55 northbridge MB like the ASUS P7P55D-E
No onboard video with P55. The Gigabyte should be okay, but I prefer Asus H55 boards.

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This is a no-no as many here have had problems with G-Skill
Recommended brands are Corsair, Kingston, A-Data.
Don't forget Crucial. You don't need 1600, 1333 1.5 volt is preferred.

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CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI
WAY more than you need for onboard video. I'd use a 430D Green Antec earthwatts.

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Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB is a better choice.
Definitely.
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