X2 5600+ is better than E4500 & both of them are Dual Cores (E4500 isn't a Quad Core).

If you want a Intel processor, you need to buy a E6420 or a better processor to meet the X2 5600+ processor.

But you should know Intel Exxx processors overclocks better than any X2 processors & plus Intel P35 motherboards supports Intel's new Top Of Line processors

LahiruD

This is true. However, this depends. If you're on a tight budget (like I was - £600), go for the AMD Processor. On the other hand, if you've got an expandable budget, go for the Intel Core 2 Duo Processors - significantly more futureproof than AMD's line.

[QUOTE="ruuuj"]Yeah, it runs and looks kickass. I was on that Chinese/Japanese map yesterday, and, quite simply, it looks incredible. The distant scenery is breathtaking - with the lighting from behind the mountains and that deep valley below... it all looks brilliant. Not to forget the UE3 water effects aswell, that waterfall just looks too damn good. IMO, though this will vary with other people, UT3 looks better/is on par with Crysis.DragonfireXZ95

Um no it doesn't. I am in the beta for Crysis and I also played the beta demo for UT3, Crysis still has better graphics.

I suppose. But, lmao, Crysis runs like a pile of shi7 mate ;) UE3 is WAY better in terms of optimisation, no comparison.

PCIE-E 16 (1).--Anna--

Awww are you sure? That means I'll have to move my HDD out of the way. Because the GTX is so damn big!

From your link:

The M57SLI motherboard supports NVIDIA's patented SLI configurations. There are two PCI Express x16 slots on the board. NVIDIA decided to outfit the 570 SLI chip with 28 PCI Express lanes. This forces the board to operate in SLI at x8 mode. Why NVIDIA decided not to provide 46 lanes as in the nForce 590, I'm not sure. Perhaps performance in SLI mode would be too close to its bigger brother. Also present on the board are two PCI v2.3 slots and three PCI Express x1 slots.

I would only install the 8800GTX. Make sure your PSU is up to the task.

--Anna--

Ah I see, so when using SLI one lane operates at x8 mode. The question is, when I insert the 8800GTX, does it matter what slot I place it in? Like does on colour have x16 mode, and the other x8? Oh, and don't worry about the PSU issue, I'm going to upgrade to the Corsair HX520W aswell ;)