Sir VG's Computer Project 2006

I'm looking to build up a new computer, but I'm not sure exactly what I need, so I'm gonna call on the experts to help out.

Goal: To have a computer with plenty of room for HDs. I'm using HD coolers in everything, so I need mostly 5-1/4" bays, unless another method is found.

Subgoals: Upgrade to a 64-bit processor, use Water Cooling, start using SATA drives (I do have a ton of IDE, so we need to take that into account).

I don't need much for HD suggestions, I know where I'm going there. But I do need a motherboard/CPU/cooling suggestion and I can possibly start working from there.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Luckily I'm not playing Quake 4. The biggest concern is data transfer, storage, and temperature (for reliability). Most of my gaming is emulation at this point, so usually my most intense gaming is on ePSXe. I might go back to Neverwinter Nights sometime or Unreal Tournament, but I also want to check out the new hardware, as this is my business.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I'm not gonna be dealing with Blue Ray or HD-DVD other than the PS3 (and Revolution if it's gonna use it). I mean, I finally just replaced my 20 year old Sears model TV with one that my parents gave me... >_>;;

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

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only 150GB (and expensive), but they're fast.

150GB is gonna weaken the system. All my drives in my systems save the OS drives are all 200GB. I don't want to go lower.

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If you want to get into watercooling, you can send me a PM. I've been doing it for 5 years. Oh yeah, and I have a SILVER waterblock for sale, for Athlon cores. Actually I have a BlackIce radiator, a car heatercore (works great as a radiator for your rig). Dye-lite UV colouring, quick disconnects, clamps, fans... pretty much anything you might need, for sale.

When I finalize a plan, I'll contact you for cooling stuff.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?