griffonz

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Hello!

I have been waiting for the 4850s to launch to build a system and they are here, so below is the build I am thinking of purchasing. I was aiming to stay under 1200$ and I already have an RC-690 case. I am looking to order this tomorrow so any input today would be greatly appreciated! This system is mainly going to be utilized as a gaming machine, so let me know what you guys think!

CPU: C2D E8400 $189.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

HSF: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler $26.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard $224.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128336

Video: 2x Powercolor HD 4850 ATI Radeon Cards for CrossFire $189.99ea
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131111

PSU: Xigmatek 650W PSU $109.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817815001

RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) $79.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

HD: WD 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $99.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

DVD: Samsung DVD-Burner $26.99
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153

Total: $1,138.91

Thanks in advance!
 

BigBurn

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You should look the p45 chipset motherboard, many got crossfire and from what i have heard, they are better (at least in OCing).
 

RizzyWho

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Wait for 5 days and see if the new 4870's come out...

Always better to be able to add another card at a later date!!

kkthanksbye
 

griffonz

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My understanding was that the 8x/8x PCIE on the P45 for CrossFire was somewhat limiting the 4850s...anyone else know more about this?