[SonixOS]

I might do the same thing ur doing. And if I do, i'll get the Abit BG7. Someone suggested it becuz it has built in EVERYTHING (except ram and cpu) I think it even has built in Video. Its an Intel Chipset too so its good. Its like 120 @ newegg. I personally got the XMS3200 Corsair. Nothing less than the best. The price wasnt that bad back then. 175 for 512mb of the best memory in town.

As for cooling, I would build a water chiller (which I already did) and leech fluid into both computers. I recommend u either get RV Fluid (FDA approved glycol) or Windshield washer fluid. Dont forget the Water Wetter too. It DOES NOT the freezing point of water. Just wanted to let u kno that. The water chiller will work BETTER when u put it under high load. Under no load, u'll have LOADS of problems that sux0r big time. (that does include exploding compressors)