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NaturalGod   05-20-2009 at 11:07:06 PM

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] er=9858412

I'd like to play new games preferably maxed out (or at least very high) on 1680x1050 and decently on 1920x1080. I might have to switch out the graphics card for something better, what do you guys think?

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xthekidx   05-20-2009 at 11:28:14 PM
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I would put a CPU cooler like the S1283V DK in there, but otherwise it looks very good. That will play every game out on highest settings at 1680x1050, and probably every game at 1080P except for crysis.

------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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Bronze Home Brew badge aford10   05-20-2009 at 11:30:33 PM
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It's a pretty nice build. I would probably switch out the OCZ gold for the platinum.

What's your budget? I would probably go xfire 4870s if you can squeeze it in, unless you're saving for the 2nd 4890 already. But you may want a slightly bigger psu if you're planning on multiple gpu's down the road.

------------------------------ CM HAF 932 - 300GB Velociraptor
GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-DS3R
E8500 - Sapphire 1Gb 4850
4G DDR3 OCZ Reaper 1333
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NaturalGod   05-23-2009 at 11:06:16 PM
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Guess I'm bumping this -

I would like the cost to be <$1200 (no monitor). I was thinking maybe I should go for for a 275 and SLI down the road. Any thoughts on what would be better?

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jackson28   05-23-2009 at 11:40:57 PM
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You can get the GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R Core i7 for $165 AR at ewiz.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-EX58U3R

A black 750W Silencer at Zipzoomfly for $70 AR.

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] e=10005611

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NaturalGod   05-24-2009 at 01:14:43 AM
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Thanks for those links. That would bring the total to 1043 before rebates on the NewEgg items.

Anyone have a comment on those parts?

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xthekidx   05-24-2009 at 03:39:03 AM
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The only complaint I would have is that you can't use over 6gb in triple channel on that motherboard, otherwise very good options. That PSU is a great deal.

------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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Bronze Home Brew badge aford10   05-24-2009 at 03:58:16 AM
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^ true, but 6GB is plenty.

------------------------------ CM HAF 932 - 300GB Velociraptor
GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-DS3R
E8500 - Sapphire 1Gb 4850
4G DDR3 OCZ Reaper 1333
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jackson28   05-24-2009 at 04:02:41 AM
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Here is the GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P for $204.99 AR. Use MEMORIAL20 for an $20 off so it can be $185 AR, I think the code will be valid until the 29th.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-EX58U4P

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Bronze Home Brew badge aford10   05-24-2009 at 04:06:14 AM
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^ Hard to pass up that offer

------------------------------ CM HAF 932 - 300GB Velociraptor
GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-DS3R
E8500 - Sapphire 1Gb 4850
4G DDR3 OCZ Reaper 1333
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xthekidx   05-24-2009 at 08:41:09 AM
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jackson28 wrote :

Here is the GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P for $204.99 AR. Use MEMORIAL20 for an $20 off so it can be $185 AR, I think the code will be valid until the 29th.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-EX58U4P


+1 jump on it.

------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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