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First off a big THANK YOU to the guys who helped me pick the right parts. You are truly awesome and I cannot thank you enough.
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I’ve got my system narrowed down (thanks to you guys) and would like to make one last request for input.
I’ve ordered a Q9450 for $300 thanks too Taylor.
***edit – holy cow, this thing has already shipped! Talk about wicked fast service!

Just a quick email to let you know your package has shipped and will be delivered to the address listed below.

I’m trying to jump on this deal for a video card and PSU (having some issues that they are working on).
Here is the rest at Newegg.
Not sure if I’m gonna get a case or not. I don’t really ‘need’ one but I’m open to suggestions. Must be a full tower (or large mid) and no freakin’ door.
Sound card, well since I will not ever buy a Creative product again (due to the latest BS with daniel_k and no Linux support for X-fi), I’ll go with onboard sound unless someone can suggest a better sound card (no Voyetra and must have full Linux and Vista support).
Any comments or suggestions? Am I missing something?
**edit 08APR2008** I’ve ordered the system (see comments) THANK YOU to everyone who commented along the way.
*edit 09APR2008 – I’ve added the Noctua NH-U12P from Xoxide based on the review at [H]ardOCP and from Wesley Fink at Anandtech.

After looking at all the options I’ve decided to build my own computer again rather than buy one. First, I just can’t bring myself to have a computer I didn’t build. Second, I can do it cheaper. So with a little help from my friends I have most of the specs for it. First up was a Q9450 Yorkfield, and I can’t find it in stock (Newegg has it listed but not in stock). I thought these things were supposed to be out now? Can someone clue me in as to why they are not?