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zootso   11-10-2008 at 04:43:32 AM

Been doing a ton of research and have finally come up with this setup as my budget gaming system. Looking for approval or any helpful tips. Thanks in advance.

Case: Raidmax Smilodon - Extreme Black (going to be getting aftermarket fans to increase airflow)

PSU: Antec Neopower 650w, modular, active PFC

CPU: Intel E8400 (Aiming for 3.6ghz+ OC w/ zalman 9700)

Mobo: Asus P5Q Pro

RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1000

GPU: EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+

HD: Western Digital Caviar 640g, 7200RPM, 16mb cache

DVD: Asus DVD-Rom, burner, CD-Rom

Keyboard: Razer Lycosa

Speakers: Logitech S-220 17 Watts 2.1

Monitor: Already own LG 22" LCD

Mouse: Razer Deathadder

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Zecow   11-10-2008 at 04:56:39 AM
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Looks fine.

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Silverion77   11-10-2008 at 05:08:20 AM
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looks good only thing id change is put computer priority b4 accessories

I mean do u need that Lycosa?? Ud probably be happier taking the $80 and upgrading that 9800GTX+ to a 4870

------------------------------ Antec 1200|Antec Signature 850w|Asus Maximus II Formula|Q9650|4GB Dominator 1066|EVGA 9800GX2
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Slomo4shO   11-10-2008 at 01:43:50 PM
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The motherboard is crossfire compatible. As Silverion suggests, go with a 4870 if you can afford the extra $80. Otherwise I recommend going with a 4850 as it will give you the option of tossing in a second card later on down the line.

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Silverion77   11-10-2008 at 08:42:08 PM
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+1 to Slomo4shO

if not 4870 get the 4850

------------------------------ Antec 1200|Antec Signature 850w|Asus Maximus II Formula|Q9650|4GB Dominator 1066|EVGA 9800GX2
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