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krizak   09-10-2008 at 10:45:41 PM

Been about 4 years since I have last upgraded to a new computer. I have been using my Sager NP9260 http://www.notebookreview.com/defa [...] ger+NP9260 as a replacement for gaming since I am on the road half the time. But even having one of the best laptops has its limitations performance wise so I decided I am going to build a new home system. I don't really have a budget per say but normally I buy systems that give me the most bang for my buck. I am also outta touch on the latest PC hardware so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115041
or
Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 Wolfdale 3.33GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115054
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128336
Memory: mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146785
Graphics: VisionTek 900250 Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB 512-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814129114
HD: 2x Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive (bare drive) - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136296
DVD: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151173
Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139007
Monitor: SAMSUNG 2253BW Black 22" 2ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP Support 300 cd/m2 DC 8000:1 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824001268
Case: COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119138
Cooling:
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003
XIGMATEK XSF-F1251 120mm Case Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233009
XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233019
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835100007

TOTAL
$2417.00


Message edited by krizak on 09-11-2008 at 06:24:59 PM
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grieve   09-10-2008 at 11:06:03 PM
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Add these and your done.

Motherboard:
-Asus Rampage Formula
or
- GA-X48-DS4

Memory:
-4GB Mushkin 1066MHZ (2*2)

Power supply:
-Antec TruePower Quattro 1000 Watt (Quad crossfire ready for one day when 4870x2 gets cheap)


Message edited by grieve on 09-10-2008 at 11:07:35 PM
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grieve   09-10-2008 at 11:09:08 PM
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^
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I built this sytem last night for myself, it is smokin fast...

-Cooler Master Cosmos 1000
-Asus Rampage Formula
-Q9550
-VisionTek 4870x2
-4GB Mushkin 1066MHZ (2*2)
-Antec TruePower Quattro 1000 Watt (Quad crossfire ready)
-Samsung 22x DVDRW Lightscribe
-Two 500GB Seagate 7200.11, dual boot Vista 64 Ultimate/ XP pro

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Silverion77   09-10-2008 at 11:12:55 PM
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I dont like the 1000watt Quattro

Get the Corsair HX 1000 instead
The 850 quattro is good, but the 1000 is slightly overrated and starts to perform badly when u get up to high loads

The HX is much better imho

------------------------------ Antec 1200|Antec Signature 850w|Asus Maximus II Formula|Q9650|4GB Dominator 1066|EVGA 9800GX2
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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   09-10-2008 at 11:52:38 PM
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+1 for the GA-X48-DS4, Mushkin RAM, and Corsair PSU.

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invisik   09-10-2008 at 11:53:14 PM
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a high quality 750w would be enough.
most monitor run at 60hz. the monitor i have runs at 60hz but i forced it to run at 120hz which it does fine. the difference between 60hz and 120hz isnt much to me. in my opinion your better off with a 60hz. 120hz will be very expensive.

------------------------------ intel core 2 quad q6600 @3.2ghz msi p6n diamond (X-FI Extreme sound) 6gig of OCZ+CoRSAIR oc 900mhz Nvidia gtx 260 sli @ 730/1465/1250
Lite-On Blue-ray Western Digital 7200rpm 500gb Antec 500 Earthwatt Window vista 64-bit
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grieve   09-11-2008 at 12:18:01 AM
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I agree a 750 would be plenty to power a single 4870x2 but youll never Crossfire it without upgrading the PSU later as well.

If the OP has no intention to ever Crossfire, then the X48 and 1k PSU is PLENTY overkill :)

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grieve   09-11-2008 at 12:23:40 AM
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This is off the visiontek website (OP's chosen GPU)

http://www.visiontek.com/products/ [...] _PCIe.html

""650 Watt or greater power supply with one 2x3-pin PCIe® power connector and one 2x4-pin PCIe® power connector is required (1K Watt with two 2x3-pin and two 2x4-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)1 ""

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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   09-11-2008 at 01:00:50 AM
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True - if you don't ever plan on crossfire you could go with something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

Of course if the budget allows it, the HX 1000 would allow any future upgrades you could imagine without having to worry about upgrading the PSU.

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krizak   09-11-2008 at 06:13:53 PM
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Updated my first page list.

Also performance wise I am unsure if I should go for E8600 Core 2 Duo or Q9550 Core 2 Quad because I run fraps on some of my games which is very CPU intensive plus I multitask quite a bit. Wasn't sure if the 4GB Mushkin 1066MHZ (2*2) matches what I put on my list. I was also curious to see what 120hz LCD monitors were on the market cause I could not find any. Last I was unsure what aftermarket CPU cooler I should use so I was wondering if the one I listed was any good. Feel free to critique anything as this looks close to what I am thinking of getting. Also let me know if I am missing any parts (cables, accessories, etc) as I am not going to be reusing any old parts from my previous computer.


Message edited by krizak on 09-11-2008 at 06:24:26 PM
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