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tl9015   11-04-2009 at 10:30:10 AM

So here is what I have so far along with "suggestions" from the local customer pc store website...

1 x Intel Core i7 920 Quad Core Processor LGA1366 2.66GHZ Bloomfield 8MB LGA1366 4.8GT/S
1 x Please Use The Heatsink Included with My CPU -NOT Available with OEM Processors
1 x ASUS P6T X58 ATX LGA1366 DDR3 3PCI-E16 PCI-E1 2PCI CrossFire SLI SATA2 GBLAN Motherboard
1 x Corsair XMS3 TR3X6G1333C9 6GB DDR3 3X2GB DDR3-1333 CL 9-9-9-24 Core i7 Memory Kit
1 x Radeon HD 5870 850MHZ 1GB GDDR5 4.8GHZ PCI-E 2XDVI HDMI Display Port
This video card is available only as part of a pre-build NCIX PC system.
1 x Antec P183 ATX Tower Case Black 11 Drive Bay 4X5.25 1X3.5 6X3.5INT No PS Front USB & Sound
1 x Corsair TX750W 750W ATX 12V 60A 24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 140MM Fan
1 x Microsoft Office Ready 2007 SP1 60 Day Trial - Free with New NCIX or Nx Fusion PC Purchase
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB SATA2 3.5IN 8.5MS 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive OEM *3YR MFR Warranty*
1 x Samsung SH-S223B/BEBE 22X DVD+-RW SATA DVD Writer Black OEM
1 x Logitech MX518 Gaming Grade Optical Mouse 1600DPI USB SILVER-BLACK
1 x Please Use The Onboard Sound Card Integrated On My Motherboard
1 x Please Use The Onboard Network Ethernet Card Integrated On My Motherboard


The only two questionable parts are the RAM and MOTHERBOARD. As for ram, someone has pointed out that the one I have there isn't too good. What should I go for? and what's good about tri memory? (2x2x2).

Also, as for the motherboard, is that overkill? I am getting a HD5870 and will probably not do any crossfire or dual gpu (not a hardcore gamer).

Most importantly, how does this pc look overall for my main computer for school, heavy photography (lightroom/ps), and some gaming (MW2, Starcraft 2 later, etc.)

Am I missing anything?

Thanks!

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fatsauce   11-04-2009 at 06:22:07 PM

i dont know who said the memory you bought isnt the greatest...corsair makes the best in my opinion...although the packaging is annoying..but what you have is certainly quality stuff in my book, and quite the build as well. Dont worry about overkill, your trying to get 5-8 years out of this computer anyway, with what you put into it.

I have a 600 power supply and i have on board video, 4 hard drives(2 in raid 0) and no videocards. So i can add later and use the extra watts, that i7 is going to do more than enough with games just by itself, most games are using strengths of the processor sometimes, and not maxing the use of these 2 gig $500 cards. Just one 5870 with out CF will accommodate you preettttyy wellll.

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tl9015   11-05-2009 at 07:42:35 AM

But I mean do I need a motherboard such as the one I have? I PROBABLY won't be doing any crossfires.

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tl9015   11-05-2009 at 09:59:51 AM

In general, I am having a tough time deciding on what kind of computer my next one should be. At first, i was considering Macbook Pro (had one before), a Vaio laptop but I already have a "descent" (not great at all) 13inch laptop so with the same price (or even lower), I could get an awesome desktop.

But the big question is, how much of a boost in performance will I feel with this super desktop against a what these days call "fast" Macbook pro, vaio Z etc.? Are all these quality parts going to pay off and really give me the EXTRA satisfaction? Or should are specs on laptops good enough and should I go for the mobility. I am by no means a hardcore gamer but I do and will play some games as well. Also, my main work will be photography (lr/ps), University (heavy multitasking).

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