Here are the 1066 kits available to me

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProdList&cmd=pl&id=RAM.346.950

Here is the kit I was looking at

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=018495&cid=RAM.346.218

If needed I can always grab another 2gb stick equivalent to the kit I was planning on getting.

First, get 6 or 3 gigabytes of RAM as you are limiting that CPUs potential with 4 or 8 (I7 uses triple channel memory), or get an equivalent AMD solution. Second, if you are going with Intel, it seems that ATI performs better on them... Even if it doesn't, 285 is now an overpriced card. Get 5850 for nearly the same price and better performance.

Good luck.

Slig0

Thanks for the reply. I would prefer to stick with an Nvidia card, as they have always worked for me and I've had horrible experiences with ATI cards in the past. Is there an alternative to the 285 that isn't overpriced? (Something better then a 260)

Also, with regards to the RAM, That makes sense that 6 or 3gb would be good as it is triple channel. However, will DDR3 2000mHz RAM co-operate with an i7? I ask this because the DDR3 2000 is only $132 for 4gb, whereas the only 3 kits for 1066 are about 20-300 more then the DDR3 2000, and are only available in 4 gb or 12

I'm going to be building a new PC soon (aiming for approximately 1500-1600; have 360 so far) and I have chosen my parts. However in the last little while I've started to have some doubts with the parts I have picked and just need some clarification.

Here are my parts and links to them repectively

Motherboard - ASUS Rampage II GENE
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=022355&cid=MBD.303


Case NZXT Lexa Blackline - Red
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=014853&cid=CAS.664


PSU - Cooler Master Ultimate Circuit Protection 700W SLI
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=022756&cid=PSU.731


Video Card - GTX 285
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=021141&cid=VDC.243.390


CPU - Corei7 2.66 Ghz
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020622&cid=CPU.840


RAM 4GB
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=018495&cid=RAM.346.218


Hard Drive At least 1 of these. 1.5 TB
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=019453&cid=HD.443.877

Alienware TactX Mouse and Keyboard
http://search.dell.com/results.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=gen&cat=prod&k=alienware&rpp=12&p=1&subcat=2999%2f4000&rf=all&nk=f&sort=K&ira=False&~srd=False&ipsys=False&advsrch=False&~ck=anav

Okay, now here are my problems/questions/concerns.

1. The case I'm getting says its 8800 GTX compatible, does this mean that it might be cramped if I try and put in a GTX 285? From what I have heard the 285 is a BIG card, so I want to make sure I have room for it all inside the case. The case I can change, the card I will not.

2. The RAM I'm getting is at 2000mHz, but the CPU says it supports DDR3-1066. Does this mean the 2000mHz RAM wont work? Or will be underclocked?

3. This one I'm not sure about. I was talking about my PC plans with my friend and telling him what parts I'm getting. He recently built his and asked me if I was getting 3 sticks of RAM. I said no its a 2GB x 2 kit. He told me that because its DDR3 RAM and it goes into DDR3 slots on the mobo that it only works in 3's. Is this true or does he not know what he is talking about?

Any other concerns or problems wiith my planned setup that you guys can find would be appreciated! :)

Okay, I'm at a loss for what to do. My drivers are at the latest, I have an Nvidia 7600 GS.

I have run a full system virus scan and cleaned my registry.

ANY game I play will freeze and my computer will stop responding after about 10-15 minutes of playing, sometimes less.

I reinstalled my copy of stalker, freezes, FEAR freezes, The Witcher Enhanced Edition the opening cutscene doesnt finish before freezing.

I've got no idea what to do and could REALLY use some help guys!

If you're looking to buy an antivirus, i would highly recommend avast!

I've been running avast! for about 2 years and I have never once had a problem with it,

Cool, good to hear.... I'll probably just stick with a traditional case then.

Thanks for the input!

anyone?