- Nov 24, 2008
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: As soon as I decide to take the plunge
BUDGET RANGE: Currently prices out at $1,723.90. Quite a bit more than I wanted to spend but I want top tier stuff. Was thinking more around a thousand but it adds up quick.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Adobe cs3/web design, media server/storage
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Currently have dell ultrasharp 24"(2408WFP) and antec p182 case. Have a really old keyboard and mouse but can't decide what mouse and keyboard to get. Like the gaming ones but really want wireless.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com. Open to others like tiger direct. Will probably get a D0 i7, not sure where to get it though.
PARTS PREFERENCES: i7, evga mb and video.
OVERCLOCKING: Absolutely, just as long as the fan isn't ridiculously loud.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes, down the line. Want the fastest single gpu card right now(scared of micro stuttering). Might sli down the line, but probably never go to three cards. By the time two of these aren't enough I will just get the latest card and sell the old ones. Repeat as needed.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200 on the Dell
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Not sure if I want the four wd blacks in raid 10 or two in raid 0 and two soinpoint f1's in raid 1.
I think I am spending too much on memory and motherboard. I want to oc the cpu as much as possible and don't want the memory to hold me back. For motherboard, I want to be able to run two or maybe three cards at full potential, and I want the raid support.
Need two dvd burners, not sure what to get there. I've always liked plextor, but whatever.
I know the power supply is a bit much, but it's not much more than the lesser units. I would like to get one that will last for my next build if need be. Would prefer modular. Also considering the PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS910 910W.
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
EVGA 02G-P3-1187-AR GeForce GTX 285 FTW Edition 2GB 512-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D - Retail
EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible ... - Retail
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM (x4)
BUDGET RANGE: Currently prices out at $1,723.90. Quite a bit more than I wanted to spend but I want top tier stuff. Was thinking more around a thousand but it adds up quick.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Adobe cs3/web design, media server/storage
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Currently have dell ultrasharp 24"(2408WFP) and antec p182 case. Have a really old keyboard and mouse but can't decide what mouse and keyboard to get. Like the gaming ones but really want wireless.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com. Open to others like tiger direct. Will probably get a D0 i7, not sure where to get it though.
PARTS PREFERENCES: i7, evga mb and video.
OVERCLOCKING: Absolutely, just as long as the fan isn't ridiculously loud.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes, down the line. Want the fastest single gpu card right now(scared of micro stuttering). Might sli down the line, but probably never go to three cards. By the time two of these aren't enough I will just get the latest card and sell the old ones. Repeat as needed.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200 on the Dell
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Not sure if I want the four wd blacks in raid 10 or two in raid 0 and two soinpoint f1's in raid 1.
I think I am spending too much on memory and motherboard. I want to oc the cpu as much as possible and don't want the memory to hold me back. For motherboard, I want to be able to run two or maybe three cards at full potential, and I want the raid support.
Need two dvd burners, not sure what to get there. I've always liked plextor, but whatever.
I know the power supply is a bit much, but it's not much more than the lesser units. I would like to get one that will last for my next build if need be. Would prefer modular. Also considering the PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS910 910W.
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
EVGA 02G-P3-1187-AR GeForce GTX 285 FTW Edition 2GB 512-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D - Retail
EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible ... - Retail
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM (x4)
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