New Computer Build- Questions!

[Treeh]

Also, I apologize for posting this in the CPU forum...there is no general forum to post it in...

 

[Treeh]

After months of waiting, I'm ready to order and build this rig However, I'm unsure about so parts, so...I'm asking you guys.

Here's my wish list:

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...Title=Computer

Note: I'm buying two Radeon 4870 HDs as well...obviously I can't add them to the list as they aren't listed yet.

I've read a lot about the ASUS Rampage, is it really as great as the reviews say? Is it worth the $300 price tag? I plan to overclock my E8500 to around the 4Ghz mark, so I figured that it would be a wise choice.

Is the tuniq CPU cooler as a good choice? Should I get a Zalman instead? (I'm looking for the best CPU cooler possible)

Is 700W going suffice for everything? Should I go for 800W+ ?

Is the OCZ Reaper RAM worth the extra $30 over G.Skill RAM of the same speed and timings? Will it be better for OC'ing?

Anything else?

Thanks a lot

 

[evongugg]

Sorry, having trouble viewing your shopping list. The link didn't come out correctly.
Can you list your items individually with prices and links?

Can only comment on the heatsink for now.
The Xigmatek is very popular as a heatsink.

Top 5 heatsinks:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

 

[Preclude]

IMO get these now if you have the money (Corcair Dominator DDR2-1066 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197 ). They use very high quality chips and are very good for Overclocking. If you look they come with their own fan, and are on sale for a fantastic price.

 

[Treeh]

IMO get these now if you have the money (Corcair Dominator DDR2-1066 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197 ). They use very high quality chips and are very good for Overclocking. If you look they come with their own fan, and are on sale for a fantastic price.

I saw those...thought the extra $20 was for the fan and it was more of a gimmick....Ok, sounds good. Where exactly does the fan bar go?

 

[pcgamer12]

Link does not work for me.

 

[pcgamer12]

Try using Newegg item links.

 

[Treeh]

Sorry, having trouble viewing your shopping list. The link didn't come out correctly.
Can you list your items individually with prices and links?

Can only comment on the heatsink for now.
The Xigmatek is very popular as a heatsink.

Top 5 heatsinks:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

Tuniq 120 CPU Cooler: $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154001

Seagate Barracuda 500GB: $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148136

VelociRaptor 300GB: $300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136260

Antec P182: $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025

OCZ Reaper 4GB DDR2 1066: $123
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289

HT OMEGA STRIKER Sound Card: $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271001

E8500 Wolfdale 3.16Ghz: $250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115048

ASUS Rampage Forumla: $290
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131284

OCZ OCZ700GXSSLI Power Supply: $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

 

[evongugg]

I would get the Asus Xonar DX sound card.

I would get a beefier power supply if you are doing Crossfire:

AMD Certified PSUs (Single+Crossfire):
http://ati.amd.com/online/certifiedpsu/index.html

 

[Treeh]

I would get the Asus Xonar DX sound card.

I would get a beefier power supply if you are doing Crossfire:

AMD Certified PSUs (Single+Crossfire):
http://ati.amd.com/online/certifiedpsu/index.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817379007

Not on the list, but a related PSU from Zalman is. It's also very quiet, so I think I'll go with it...and it does support Xfire..just not "certified".

 

[Treeh]

Any other opinions?