ok im trying to build a new pc and i need advice and opnions about this build
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula Processor: Intel QX9450 Graphics Card: X2 ATI HD 4870 Memory: 4096MB [2048MB X2] DDR2-1066 PC2 8500 Memory Module(what brand of memory should i get???) Hard Drive: 750 GB HARD DRIVE(i need suggestions on what to get) CD/DVD Rom: LG GSA-H55NK 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD- RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache ATAPI / E-IDE Super Multi DVD Burner %u2013 OEM Case: Thermaltake ArmorPlus(Armor+) VH6000BWS Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W(is this enough??) Monitor: SAMSUNG 2253BW Black 22" Speakers: Cooling: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
Message edited by cripler34 on 06-29-2008 at 02:58:51 AM
For the power supply, you may want more wattage for those ATi cards, especially if you are going to crossfire them. I'm not too sure about this but I heard they're power hungry.
Also, do you need an operating system? I don't see that you listed one.
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what would be the advantages of getting a rampage instead of a maximus??
and i need more opinions on the PSU im unsure if its enough ...
The Rampage is an X48 board and the Maximus is a X38. They are exactly the same but the X48 is a "binned" X38 chip which supposedly is capable of higher speeds and more stability. I have the Rampage and I love it so I would also suggest you switch.
Corsair 750 is plenty of power for that system. I have a Thermaltake Toughpower 750 with 60a on the 12v rail and I remember a while back sites running SLI'ed 8800GTX's with my PSU so I'm sure the Corsair can handle a couple 4870's.
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