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[Jay]

I heard that DF doesn't multicore. If that's true, a dual core at like 3 Ghz would be faster than a quad at 2 Ghz

Not necessarily.
Don't even think about comparing a Core 2 Duo with an i7.
The i7 will win.  Regardless of the clock speeds, as long as they're within reasonable ranges.

[alway]

Ya, but he wants a $600 PC, not a $600 CPU. 

As for PSU, I'm no expert (hence the reason I bought an 850W PSU for a rig which probably draws less than 400W at peak), but 450W should probably be fine. That said, unless you are going for one of the bundle deals with that PSU, you could probably find more powerful ones for that price. At the very least, I noticed a 550W continuous for the same price (even after the rebate on that one).

[DanJhonson]

You have a link to your shopping cart, which we can't see (secure page and such). Put up links to each of the pages for the products you are looking at.

Sorry i didn't know that
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128342
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103704
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
Keep in mind that I'm trying to keep the cost down.

[alway]

First of all, it looks like some of those parts aren't compatible. The GPU is PCI-E2, while the mobo is set up for PCI-E. That RAM really isn't all that great either. Mine is 4GB corsair, DDR3 I think, with a faster speed, and I got it for less; over half a year ago. You could probably get better for less. Then you could use the money saved on that for a better mobo compatible with that GPU and DDR3 compatible.

Edit: Huh... seems there aren't good memory sales on newegg atm.

Ah well, its getting late. I better go before my advice slides into the odd rambling which comes with this time of night.

[DanJhonson]

Ok how about this mother board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157190&cm_re=motherboard_ddr3_1600-_-13-157-190-_-Product

And this ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277&cm_re=ddr3-_-20-231-277-_-Product

[alway]

At first glance, those look compatible. You had better check over everything a couple more times though before purchasing just to be sure.

[DanJhonson]

At first glance, those look compatible. You had better check over everything a couple more times though before purchasing just to be sure.

I've had a look over all the parts a few times and it all looks good to me, I'm still indecisive on the case, how many fans will i need? does the material its made of matter? Are there any other things i should look out for?

Also thanks for all the help guys.