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zozoman   10-02-2008 at 02:45:05 AM

Hello everyone, I recently had a post up here critiquing what I had picked out. I am now ready to place the order. Let me give you a run down...

 

Case:
Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129043

 

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017

 

Ram:
CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145194

 

Mobo:
Foxconn P45A-S LGA 775 Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813186148

 

Video Card:
EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130400

 

Sound Card:
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829102019

 

PSU:
Thermaltake Toughpower W0172RU 850W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153062

 

Hard Drives:
Game Drive
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136260

 

Storage Drive
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136284

 

Heat Sink:
ZALMAN CNPS9700
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835118019

 

Speakers:
Logitech G51 155 watts RMS 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6836121012

 

Ok, I don't think I missed any crucial parts. I do plan to overclock the processor to ~3 Ghz. I am not sure if this motherboard is good enough for that. If anyone has a recommendation for a different motherboard or anything else, please let me know!

 

Thanks for your time, again,

 

-Alonzo

 

Edit: I should add that I do not plan to do SLI and that I am a big fan of EVGA cards.


Message edited by zozoman on 10-02-2008 at 02:54:34 AM
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ilovebarny   10-02-2008 at 03:37:30 AM
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man all you need now is a keyboard and a mouse. your system sounds rockin awesome. if you have the money i would suggest going with the GTX 280 though, in stead of the GTX260.

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ibuypower   10-02-2008 at 03:43:20 AM
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Well put Barn'.

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Nytmare   10-02-2008 at 03:49:01 AM
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I would suggest...


Foxcon not brand I would suggest.......

I like Asus. ......

Asus P5E Deluxe or Asus Rampage (X48 Intel Chipset)

I think most here would suggest GPU ATI 4870 or 4870x2.

The NVidia choice is still VERY solid. On the NVidia side...why not 280?

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zozoman   10-02-2008 at 03:54:27 AM
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I looked at the 280 but it is considerably more expensive than the 260. I've also read that the 260 is not far behind from the 280. If it is HIGHLY recommended I may consider taking the leap.

What does everyone think about the motherboard, will it be good for overclocking?

Also, the speakers and sound card. Anyone have any input on them as well?

Thanks again for your time!

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Myles   10-02-2008 at 03:57:05 AM
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well if you had the money you could go for the Logitec z5500 speakers....over 500 Watts so it is alot better

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zozoman   10-02-2008 at 03:59:17 AM
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I just took a look at those motherboards you recommended and I think I will go with the P5E Deluxe, but the low ratings worry me a little. The Rampage is just too expensive.


Message edited by zozoman on 10-02-2008 at 04:01:09 AM
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ilovebarny   10-02-2008 at 04:03:28 AM
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well if you think the 280 is too expensive, get the 4870. that will be better than the 260,

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