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Hi All,

After reviewing the specs on this site, this is what I think will be best for me. Please let me know what you think.

Case
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail 120

PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - Retail 130

Mobo
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail 225

CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail 200

PSU
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail 32

HDD
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM 95

RAM
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) 90

OS
Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM 180

Optical
ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail 33

GPU
Diamond 4870 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814103061 310

Subtotal: $1415

Let me know how it looks! Thanks!

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That build is great. Pair a more capable cooler with the cpu, like a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme instead, it's well worth it. I had the AC one, then i got the Thermalright, average difference in temps, 10C.

Message edited by effel on 06-30-2008 at 07:08:28 AM

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I was thinking of going with that, but am a bit worried about the space in the Antec 900. Thoughts?

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Also, my knowledge of the 4870 is slim to none. I've heard it's the way to go, but have more experience with 8800s.

Is this a wise purchase for 300? I'm having trouble figuring out why I should buy this card instead of just using my previous card.

Reply to manosteel00

Yes, the 4870 is a good card right now for the price and it will get much better once they release new drivers.

Reply to efx92

I recommend the xigmatek HDT1283 for a cooler, its not much more expensive than the AC and it performs extremely well.

And definitely get the 4870, it performs about as well as a GTX 260, which is a $400 card. And almost as well as the $650 GTX 280. Go for it.

P.S. What resolution will you be running?

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The build looks good, if you do plan to get the TRUE, i would get 2 120mm fans with high cfm and do a push pull config.

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Reply to Shadowthor

I'm planning on doing 1650x1080.

In regards to push pull config - not too sure what you mean there (I'm kind of a noob).

Thanks.

Reply to manosteel00

I have antec 900 with themalite 120 extreme and the space is ok. There is about 1-2 to spare from top of cooler to the case.

My max temp (at 3.0ghz q6600) is only 52 C. Thats with the small tfts in prime 95. Its well worth the better cooler if you intend to OC.

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Shadowthor wrote :

The build looks good, if you do plan to get the TRUE, i would get 2 120mm fans with high cfm and do a push pull config.

Do you mean mount 2 fans on the ultra 120? ...Hmm i had wondered if anyone had done this.

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Also - is the mobo overkill? I just plan on having one GPU and doing moderate OCing once I am comfortable with it.

Also - Do I need an x48 mobo? I was thinking that a P35 would be fine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128337

Message edited by manosteel00 on 06-30-2008 at 06:16:11 PM

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Here's what I just ordered - I'm sooo freaking excited. Oh, and I went with the Zalman Cooler because it looks pimp and has decent reviews (even if it isn't the best) =)

1
NZXT TEMPEST Crafted Series CS-NT-TEM-B Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Item #: N82E16811146047

Standard Return Policy
$119.99

$109.99

1
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard

Item #: N82E16813128336

Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$234.99

$224.99

1
HIS Hightech H487F512P Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

Item #: N82E16814161236

Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
$309.99

1
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply

Item #: N82E16817139006

Standard Return Policy
$179.99

$129.99

1
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600

Item #: N82E16819115017

Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
$199.99

1
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ

Item #: N82E16820231122

Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
$119.99

$83.99

1
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Item #: N82E16822136073

Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$79.99

1
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS120-04

Item #: N82E16827106263

Standard Return Policy
$23.99

1
Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD

Item #: N82E16832116215

Software Return Policy
$189.99

$174.99

1
ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler

Item #: N82E16835118019

Standard Return Policy
$79.99

$53.99

1
ZALMAN VF1000 2 Ball VGA Cooler

Item #: N82E16835118037

Standard Return Policy
$49.99

1
ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound

Item #: N82E16835186020

Standard Return Policy
$6.99

Subtotal
$1,448.88

Tax
$0.00

UPS 3 Days
$46.33

Rush Processing
$2.99

Order Total
$1,498.20

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