re-vamp gaming PC

[Vermino]

ok, well i re-vamped some of my items and lets see how this sounds now.

it's going to be for hardcore gaming and intra-day trading

Case: XION Onyx XON-303 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
PWRSply: XION Supernova XON-800R14N ATX12V / EPS12V 800W Power Supply
MOBO: EVGA 122-CK-NF68-T1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
GPU: EVGA 768-P2-N881-AR GeForce 8800Ultra 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card (will buy another one later)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600
RAM: OCZ Flex XLC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2FX800C32GK (W/C purpose)
HD: Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive (2x for Raid 0)
HD(storage): Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
CD: LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06
OS: Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD

Going to Watercool the whole system, (especially when i get two GPU's) and hoping to get a g0 stepping Q6600.. anyone know a good place to make sure i get g0 stepping?

also anything else you think i need? Still haven't figured out the sound card.. i got a 5.1 dolby surround sound

so just want to hook it up to that (probbly optical input)

thanks in advance

 

[emp]

you're going to need a QUALITY PSU, especially if you're going SLI (XION is a POS). Get a PC Power & Cooling 750W or an Antec TruePower Quattro 850/1000W. Cases are a personal choice thing, but I'd always recommend checking out the Antec Nine Hundred and Antec P180B.

Seeing as you already have your sound system, Im guessing an X-fi is also on the way, but I don't know much about them, so I'll leave that to someone else.

Drop the Raptor X, if you REALLY need a raptor then get a normal raptor. The ONLY differences between the Raptor and Raptor X is that the Raptor X runs hotter, is more expensive, and has a clear window, none of which you'll need.

Finally, drop that Ultra, it's just an OC'ed GTX but you're paying probably $100-200 more than a GTX (Depending how much the retailer feels like charging at the moment), do yourself a favor and get a GTX, OC it if you REALLY need that marginal speed increase especially since you plan on liquid cooling. (That small factory OC on the ultra can be achieved even on air stock cooling)

 

[Vermino]

especially if you're going SLI (XION is a POS).

haha you had me sitting dumb-fonded for a second, i was like "POS, what does that .... OHHHHH" blonde moment

ok so i switched out a few things.

PSU: Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000 ATX12V / EPS12V 1000W Power Supply
HD: Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
GPU: EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

the PSU was about $50 more, but i do need to make sure it will handle future upgrades like more RAM and SLI support. the Hard-drives were like $10 less each, but if raptor X's run hotter then F them.. looks dont mean sh*t to me, unless it's on the screen.. The GPU dropped about $100, and yea i'm going to try to OC the SOB.

I got the sound system last year for my Sony XBR when black monday was happening - it was like $89.99 for the system, so i had to get it.. it's not a full blown awesome system but it does a nice job tho. so need the computer to work around the connections (it's only got 1 opitical and 2 red/white's inputs)

Also forgot to say - I'm going for 2560x1600 - Want the max resolution for intra-day trading (charts take up alot of space) but also hoping she can handle gaming too.. (which im thinking 30' apple cinema or maybe samsung 30' - still trying to find a good rated one)

 

[emp]

If you're shooting for that res, you're going to need SLI for sure!

About the sound card, I'm guessing you'll be needing something like this

Creative 70SB046A00000 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102005

OR

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102006

But Im not really an audio guy, so I can't say much more than that. And that's a lot better than what I have ($5 sony lite headphones)

Other than that, make sure your case has enough room for those cards and you're good to go.