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Thanks for the info this turned into quite the discussion, since ill have to wait for a motherboard anyways maybe the price on ssd will drop a little. Any info on if the NickN guide is the best setup or does FSX run fine know without the tweaks since the cpu have jumped up so much.

Im getting ready to order my parts for my 2600k build, Is the Nick N guide still the way to go for the install on Win 7 64bit, I saw the guide was from 2009 so wasnt sure if that is the best way to do my install. Also still debating on if dual WD raptors 150gb is enough space or would should I jump one of them up to 300gb. Do I really need a fast HD for my OS. Would like to go SDD but my budget is $2000 and im at $1800 with this build. Any way to cut some cost or upgrade please let me know. Thanks.i7 2600k 329.99Asus p8p67 pro mobo 150.008GB Mushkin Redline 1600MHz CL7 154.99(2) WD Velociraptor 10,000 RPM 150GB 199.98 EVGA Nvidia GTX 580 503.99Windows 7 64bit 179.99CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W 129.99Antec Nine Hundred Case 99.99CORSAIR Hydro H70 109.99 TOTAL 1858.91

Thanks for the reply I like the simple case too just looking for one with good cooling characteristics Ill check into that one.

Ive been reading this forum for 3 weeks now lots of good info, Please help witha few things before i order my parts. Here is my plan of attack to play the sim at full sliders with add-ons and have stutter free performance and good fps. and at a later date to run dual or triple monitor setup. i7 2600k w/ asus p8p67 pro mobo (when available)8GB Mushkin Redline 1600MHzWD Velociraptor 10,000 RPM 150GB (2 of them) GTX 460, 480 or 580 Win 7 64bit 1) Im not sure which brand nvidia gpu to buy and if the 580 is worth the extra hundred bucks.2) Cant decide between coolermaster haf x case or antec 1200 or any other you may recomend I dont see any watercooling in my future at this point. 3) What brand and size power supply do I need4) Need advice on a good CPU cooler 5) Also this is my first build on my own and diving into overclocking Im pretty confident on hardware install, but overclocking and playing in bios is another story is it pretty easy to learn or should I have a pro set it up?6) Will I need a larger HD for FSX plus addons.Any other advice or recomendations would greatly be appreciated, Thanks for all help.