Well after lots of reading this is what i have decided on for a final build. Please let me know if you see any red flags as far as things that wont work well together, or just arent very good quality.
Thank you to those who offered advice in my earlier post.
here is the list (should also be able to view on newegg on the public list as "ETERNALELF" ) although it hasnt posted yet for some reason...
GPU (im only getting one right now, but im just curious about the price difference between these 2 because they look to be just about the same thing.
BFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024OC2E GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814143144
well that should be everything. Hopefully everything looks good and somebody can explain the price difference between those 2 gpu cards to me.
Thank you for your help!
Message edited by ETERNALELF on 05-11-2009 at 01:58:02 PM
Those two GTX 280 cards are factory-overclocked to different levels, that's why they are sold as different products. Either way, forget them. A HD 4890 is cheaper and beats them. If you absolutely want an nVidia card, go with the newer GTX 285.
Those two GTX 280 cards are factory-overclocked to different levels, that's why they are sold as different products. Either way, forget them. A HD 4890 is cheaper and beats them. If you absolutely want an nVidia card, go with the newer GTX 285.
+1 or even better go with two gtx 275's in SLI seeing how they usually beat out two 4890's in Crossfire while using less power.
yea, i was leaving for work and was trying to get this posted in a hurry. I was hoping the public wish list on newegg would post but it still doesnt seem to be working...
Well it should look a bit better up top now at least.
The Corsair 850TX was what i was thinking about, but i decided it might be better to get a modular for cable management purposes. Corsair makes a 1000w modular but i was thinking its way too much seeing as how i was only going to start with one gpu and im not sure when i would be getting a second (it could be quite awhile). Is there another reason you suggest the 850TX other then wattage?
Well i was actually thinking about trying windows 7rc. I have heard mostly positive things about it, and if i dont like it well at least it didnt cost anything.
Nice build...good case...
Well the 850TX is a very good option...
But looking at your requirements, I would not suggest that PSU...
The 850W is an overkill for your requirements...
Better of buying the Corsair 750TX or a mod PSU like this...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817256009
Actually a high quality 700W PSU like Seasonic, Silverstone,... can also handle the
4890 Crossfire/ GTX 275 SLI...
And as for the RAM, a suggestion though...
Instead of DDR3 2000 with CAS 9...better off buying this...
DDR3 1600 with CAS 7 and nearly $65 less...And they also overclock well...
But its your choice...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227381
And +1 for both the GTX 275 and HD 4890 over the GTX 280...
+1 or even better go with two gtx 275's in SLI seeing how they usually beat out two 4890's in Crossfire while using less power.
Well if you plan on going this route you mise as just go with a gtx 295. Same thing but takes up only one slot.
I'd also second the ram option noted above. Unless your going for some major overclocking 1600 will be adquite and the tighter timings will benefit you more than the 2000.
Message edited by kubes on 05-11-2009 at 09:59:47 PM
I also decided to take the advice and go with the 1600 ram. At some point i will be overclocking but i dont plan on pushing this chip past around 3 ghz which I dont think is too agressive.
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