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Micro ATX build. Feedback desperately needed and quick!

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dxtr10101   08-26-2008 at 08:25:46 AM

This is what I have so far in my order. I chose Micro ATX because I am more than normally cramped for space right now. I currently have an Nvidia 8800 to throw in as well as 4G of Ram (cant remember the brand off the top of my head). These will be replaced within 6 months. As far as the rest, I want a gaming machine that will carry me at least 18-24 months. If anyone sees anything I missed please yell at me as I have been out of the loop for a while here and trying to brush up as I go. Thanx again guys!

CASE:
Bgears b-Envi BG01176 Black Aluminum / Plastic MicroATX Desktop Computer Case - Retail
Model #:BG01176
Item #:N82E16811295001

POWER SUPPLY:
Antec TPQ-850 850W ATX12V / EPS12V NVIDIA SLI Certified ATI CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Cabling Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Model #:TPQ-850
Item #:N82E16817371009

MOTHERBOARD:
DFI LP JR P45-T2RS LGA 775 Intel P45 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:LP JR P45-T2RS
Item #:N82E16813136055

PROCESSOR:
Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80580Q9400 - Retail
Model #:BX80580Q9400
Item #:N82E16819115131

COOLING:
GIGABYTE GH-WIU02 3D Galaxy II Liquid Cooling - Retail
Model #:GH-WIU02
Item #:N82E16835128015

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outlw6669   08-26-2008 at 09:32:01 AM
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Replace the Antec 850 with this PCP&C 750W and that Gigabyte Galaxy II Liquid cooler with a real one like this Swiftech cooling loop.
Everything else looks OK.

What 8800 card do you have and which resolution do you game at?
The 8800 lineup is still more than enough power for many systems at moderate resolutions.
If you really want to upgrade it, a pair of 4850/4870's or a 4870x2 will treat you nice.

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huron   08-26-2008 at 10:33:34 AM
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Agreed about the PSU - 850 is a lot of extra power and PCP&C is a great brand.

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dxtr10101   08-26-2008 at 10:55:07 AM
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i was under the impression that if i went with the lower power supply i wouldnt be able to handle the 4850(2 of them crossfire) and i was even thinking about doing the 4570X2..

also wil that cooling system fit in my case?

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outlw6669   08-26-2008 at 11:02:02 AM
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The PCP&C has 60A on the +12v rail VS 64A for the Antec and is higher quality.
It will have absolutely no problems running 48X0 Cf or a 4870x2.

The Swiftech kit is designed to have the radiator mounted outside the case.
That is where you want it anyways otherwise it will pollute your case with all the heat it is meant to remove.
I would HIGHLY recommend it over your listed Gigabyte kit.
Those cheap plastic all in one water coolers are nothing but trouble.

huron, you go to Eastern Michigan?
Fun place.
I used to do the FIRST robotics competitions out of there.

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dxtr10101   08-26-2008 at 11:03:39 AM
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btw i forgot to even answer the question. I game @ 1680x1050 whenever possible (max res on my monitor).

lord of the rings is the big one now but i would like to pick up some new single player stuff if i get a chance.

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dxtr10101   08-26-2008 at 11:07:34 AM
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looks like im swapping the power supply...any idea if it can handle dual 4870x2 in crossfire!! :) (wishful thinking)

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dxtr10101   08-26-2008 at 11:11:22 AM
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OFFICIAL UPDATE

Advice taken and I swapped that power supply over and also swapped over the cooling system...that system looked AWESOME....i was thinking it went inside when i looked at it before and almost laughed "how is that ever to fit in ANY case"...lol @ myself....go me

thank you for all the help guys...keep the suggestions or concerns coming...i need the feedback:)

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outlw6669   08-26-2008 at 11:23:21 AM
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4870x2 Cf....
Erm, not a clue.
It has the required connectors and is certified for a single x2 on ATI's page.
All of the certified x2 Cf PSU's are 900W+.
If it can run two of them, it will probably be running at close to maximum output.

At your resolution, even a single 48X0 should be more than enough.
If you get one 48X0x2, I believe you can get your 2 years out of the system.


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