This is what i have came up with. Please give some insight on things to omit or change if needed. Will use it for Photoshop/AfterAffects/Maya+Rendering , Gaming will come in second as i only play a couple times a week.
CPU = Q9450
MOTHERBOARD = ABIT IP35 Pro
PSU = SeaSonic M12 SS-500HM...
OS = XP 64 or Vista 64 on account of the ram.
HD = 1x250, 1x120 sata ( fairly old might need to get a new drive for the OS )
Case = LIAN LI PC-61 ( Want to upgrage this as well for better airflow )
Monitor = 21" SGI CRT ( Not upgrading till i have the funds for an 8 bit )
Motherboard = ...
Have the chip, now i need the rest of the rig? Up for suggestions so please comment. I am looking for a rig that is stable, able to OC to 3.5 preferably , NO SLI, and 4gb of ram. I will mainly be using this comp for graphic purposes with gaming coming in second. I do a lot of 3d modeling so...
I am planning on upgrading here in the spring to a whole new system and i need to know if this will work. Right now i have a Asus P4C800 E Deluxe with a Intel P4 3 proc. I do a lot of graphic work i.e. Photoshop and Maya . Would a 4gb kit work until i get a new system to transfer to?