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senun   12-26-2008 at 03:55:40 AM

What do you think so far? Is it compatible? Worth the money? All input is appreciated


Memory (RAM): G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166

Video Card: EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card – Retail - $259.99 (w/ Far Cry 2)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130400

Hard Drive: Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive – OEM - $229.99 + $30 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136260

Media Drive: SAMSUNG Black DVD Burner with LightScribe - $26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151173

Processor: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor – Retail - $285.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 8&Tpk=UD3P

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI NVIDIA SLI Certified (Dual 8800 GTX and below) CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply – Retail $114.99 + $35 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703009

Case: APEVIA X-JUPITER S-Type X-JUPITERS-MG Metallic Gray Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail - $159.99 + $25 MIR

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eroc   12-26-2008 at 04:58:43 AM
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can't use that mobo for core i7, you need a x58 chipset

 

like this evga one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188039

 



Message edited by eroc on 12-26-2008 at 05:00:33 AM
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Outlander_04   12-26-2008 at 05:51:18 AM
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and if you get an x58 motherboard you cant use that RAM

For the cost of the velociraptor you could have a RAID 0 two disc array , and a third hard disc for data back up . It would have faster performance ,data security , and much much more storage space

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optional22   12-26-2008 at 05:55:50 AM
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Like they said, you need X58 chipset and you need DDR3 RAM. That suddenly makes everything much more expensive than you thought, huh?

I'd recommend duel core, since the E8XXX series gets better FPS in video games than almost every i7. But don't take my word for it!

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts [...] 0,818.html

By the way, I hear those pre-overclocked cards tend to burn out pretty quick compared to their normal cousins. I'd also recommend ATi right now, but I bet you've already made up your mind to go with nVidia, so I'll shut up.


Message edited by optional22 on 12-26-2008 at 05:57:04 AM
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aevm   12-26-2008 at 06:54:12 AM
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Change the CPU to Q9550 and then it will all be compatible.

Change the GPU to HD 4870 1GB. It's a little faster, and it can actually be combined with a second one on the Crossfire motherboard you have picked. You can't do that with an nVidia card.

Change the PSU to PC P&C 750W S75CF, save $30.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=S75CF

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RoofusGreen   12-26-2008 at 07:49:34 AM
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Not only will you need DDR3 RAM, but you'll need a triple channel kit.
About a RAID 0 configuration, unless loading time is really bothering you, the benefits of RAID are extremely low. You'll double your chances of hard drive failure without getting any real gains in performance. If you're intent on RAID, you're better off with a RAID 10 configuration. Also, the 260 is fine. Try to the get the 55nm version though with 216 shaders though. It'll blow the 4870 out of the water.

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senun   12-26-2008 at 10:06:10 PM
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Thanks for the information guys. Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, and the 4870.

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senun   12-26-2008 at 10:16:08 PM
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Which 4870 do you guys recommend?

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senun   12-27-2008 at 01:04:32 AM
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That one is said to have bad crashing problems? Do you guys know anything about that?

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