(off topic) I was typing a very detailed plan for my first build, I wasn't logged in, I lost all that... so here is a spec list of the for sure parts:
Already bought
Xeon x5460 (lga 771) $18 (inc. adapter sticker)
ASrock G31 m-s Rev. 1.01 (lga 775) $38
4 GB ddr2 800 2*2 sticks $17
Western Digital 500gb sata hdd free
Planning to buy
Cooler master Hyper T4
tube of Arctic Silver 5
Grey Area (required as well)
500+watt psu
Used gpu (equivalent to gtx 750 ti and/or more powerful, needs to cost less than $60)
I would like to use an older laptop monitor with a lcd converter or my 32'' inch display
I also need a cheap keyboard
I don't want a case (diy solution?), and I will be performing the lga 771 to 775 mod.
I want to use this computer rig for a mixture of everyday and gaming sessions. I wont be playing the very laatest games, but I will want to play Skyrim on High,
Assetto Corsa on medium, and dirt rally on medium-High.
I will also need some help on WiFi and setting up everything, especially the mother board...
If model numbers are asked for, I will happily give them.
What do you guys think? What should I get for the gpu? and the psu??
I was thinking to get a gtx 670, or a 560... (used, obviously)