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S1acker69   07-05-2009 at 07:48:36 AM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, encoding movies, multitasking, watching hd movies

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, speakers, sound card

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: I live in new zealand, so no newegg. But if you provide links for newegg i wont mind that, thanks ....NZOCZONE.COM is a good site for NZ

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel Core i7 cpu, nvidia graphics, 24" moniter

OVERCLOCKING: YES! SLI, but not initially, not until its required by games, i can always buy another and save more later on than spend more now and not be able to notice the difference

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I want a computer that is good for its money, and has good price/performance, i dont want cheap or to expensive, i just want the most out of my money while still making it last long.

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Parts That i like, anything complaints about them tell me please

CPU: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHZ
CPU Heatsink: Thermalright ultra 120
Memory: OCZ DDR3 PC3-16000 Blade Series(CL9 Edition)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
Moniter: Samsung 2443BW 24" LCD
Hard Drive: Western Digital WD1001FALS
PCU: Corsair 850W TX
Graphics Card: Galaxy GTX 285
Case: Thermaltake Armor+ VH6000BWS
DVD Drive: Samsung SH-S223Q

Price for that is around $4000 kiwi, or $2000 american. Thanks guys. if i have done anything wrong or require more info, please tell me


Message edited by S1acker69 on 07-05-2009 at 08:01:05 AM
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Bronze Home Brew badge Why_Me   07-05-2009 at 08:49:01 AM
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I would make these changes down below and then with the money saved pick up another gtx 275. If you can get your hands on a scythe mugen 2 or a xigmatek dark night for cheaper than that thermal right you can still obtain a decent over clock and save even more money.

http://www.elive.co.nz/gigabyte-n2 [...] -p2047.php $461.20 incl gst
GIGABYTE EX58-UD4P Intel X58 LGA1366 DDR3 PCI-E ATX

http://www.nzoczone.com/product_in [...] s_id=40563 225.00 exc.GST
Corsair TX-750 ATX 750W 140mm Power Supply

http://www.nzoczone.com/product_in [...] s_id=39873 $398.95 exc.GST
Gigabyte GV-N275UD-896H gtx 275 896mb 448-bit pci express 2.0 ( 3 years warranty )

http://www.nzoczone.com/product_in [...] s_id=32510 $143.50 exc.GST
COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Universal (Intel Core i7 ready) CPU Cooler with PWM + VR contr

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2266.html <--- gtx 275 review

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2298.html <--- gtx 275's in SLI > gtx 295

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S1acker69   07-05-2009 at 01:02:03 PM
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Thanks mate, will the 750w be able to power 2 gtx 275s?

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Bronze Home Brew badge Why_Me   07-05-2009 at 02:34:12 PM
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S1acker69 wrote :

Thanks mate, will the 750w be able to power 2 gtx 275s?



That Corsair 750w can power both of those cards with ease and still leave plenty of juice for a few more HD's, over clocking, fans, etc...and still have some left. The 275 doesn't eat up that much juice...even under load.

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