I'm getting ready to build a new computer(budget around 1500-1800), and am currently struggling with which motherboard I should go with. Here's what I know(pretty much) I'm going with:
920 i7:currently $280(approximate, but can be gotten with certain deals/combo's)
GPU::Gonna start with 1 275gtx 1792 MB I think(still checking it out to see the problems with it), and expand to 2 later. Around $300.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] CatId=3669
PSU/Case: Was thinking 850W should be good and there are lots of deals and combos. Looking at this now that alot of prices have changed today it looks like. It's a 900w w Case for $260
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.192519 There is one that's 1300W(normally $500, down to $350) I was checking, but it's still a bit pricey. Does give $105 off of CPU combo($534), or $110 off w WD 300GB Velociraptor combo($440) though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.185235 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.185241 Not sure on the 1300W, might be total overkill, but i wouldn't ever habe to worry about it again. Probably go with the 900W combo.
I put it at $1175 roughly before the board(on the low end), $1295(w 1300W/CPU deal, 1 TB WD/Vista, RAM, 275gtx 1792MB, Case($130)) . Any input would be appreciated.
Think I found a little better way with combo discounts and it makes the price more bearable...
CPU/PSU: Think I'm gonna stick with the 1300W PSU/i7 920 CPU for $535(it gives $105 off), unless someone can tell me the PSU stinks??
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.185235
But that brings the total to $1315, without the case and fans. Anyone know if there is a huge difference between the EVGA and ASUS Deluxe??? Any thoughts if any of the "cheaper" steel or aluminum cases are worth it and can fit the PSU?
The evga and asus board are both great choices for the i7 platform they both overclock quite well, but I'd go with the asus one out of personal preference to all the asus goodies (as well as gigabyte goodies shoved on to their motherboards), also nothing but good comes from the ASUS P6T Deluxe V2, it's also a bit newer design while the evga one used to be a more expensive board that has lost value over time if that means anything to you
Either way I'm sure short of a bad 1st board you'll be happy with your choice.
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