Ah, if you're using it for CAD work, then by all means, you'd actually have a use for a hexa-core. Granted, even some benchmarks of them show that it's not a HUGE advantage, but at least they'll make use of it.

Read my sig for RAM and Video. Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz. Can handle alot of new games.

Sometimes people like the pretty graphics, so its never overkill to have a system that can beast through a game 2 times over. It provides a nice frame buffer and sustainability for future games.

Graphics don't make the game, but hey. If you got it, flaunt it. You may be fine with XBox quality. Great. I admire your resolve. I on the other hand love seeing all the pretty things while I get svcked into the story.

1st... why would you buy the parts, and then ask us if it was a good choice? You should've asked us first then go and buy the parts.
Dont mean to blow my own trumpet, but I'm a computer servicer :]

1. Why would you get a 960? You should've got a 920 or 930 then overclock. There's no difference, apart from the fact that the 960 is more expensive.

2. Either way, you shouldve gotten a 1155 socket anyway, and gotten an I5 2500k, or an i7 2600k if you want the quickest one of the socket.

3. Im assuming the ram is about ddr3 1333mhz, there is a big difference between 4gb of ddr1 200mhz ram and 4gb of ddr3 2133mhz ram.

4. Good choice on the card though, the GTX 460/470 is THE best value gaming card ATM, and hawk model cooling is very good. Although the processor is a little overkill, maybe think about a 2nd GTX?

As a conclusion, at 1400x900 that should run skyrim max without any problems at 35+ constant FPS, although we have yet to see a trailer that REALLY showcases the graphics.

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