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samschu   07-28-2009 at 07:17:48 AM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: August 5th-17th
BUDGET RANGE: 1200-1500

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Movies, Internet...

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS,

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg

PARTS PREFERENCES:
intel core i7 920 d0 stepping:
https://www.antaresdigital.com/cust [...] t=0&page=1

the rest:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] r=15941327

Current Price: $1370.53 (including rebates, shipping, tax)

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: SLI in a couple months.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I will be using Windows 7 RC for now.

Also, because I want to get d0 stepping I think I am buying the i7 920 from antaresdigital.

For now, I would like to know if I need more cooling.... extra fans? Other than that... any advice will be helpful! Thanks.


Message edited by samschu on 07-28-2009 at 08:33:45 AM
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Outlander_04   07-28-2009 at 07:51:01 AM
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why do you think that more ram will be better?

 

Go on tell us all how it will help you .
Im assuming you must know , or you wouldnt be wanting 12 gig

 

PS have a read of
http://www.overclockersclub.com/re [...] _955/8.htm

 

all done with a single GTX 260 card ... and the i7 gets a spanking


Message edited by Outlander_04 on 07-28-2009 at 07:54:06 AM
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samschu   07-28-2009 at 07:55:00 AM
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I really don't know... I guess I just figured more is better? That is why I am asking for advice.

Under what conditions will 12gb show improvement over 6gb?

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gkay09   07-28-2009 at 07:59:37 AM
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^ The list of components are good, but you can save money with these changes, without loosing much of features or performance...

1. Check out this mobo...has sufficient BIOS options for a very good overclock and has good layout...
EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188049

2. RAM - You can better specs RAM for that price...
OCZ Platinum
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227381

Or if you want easy setup of the RAM settings, then get this RAM with XMP profiles...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227388

3. You might require 850W for a GTX 260 SLI...You can drop to Corsair 750TX...It is even suffice for GTX 275 SLI/ HD 4890 Crossfire...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

Apart from these the other components you have chosen are very good...

Here is an another good CPU cooler alternative...
Scythe Mugen 2...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835185093

And just a suggestion...For the price of that GTX 260, you can get a HD 4890 for about $10 more...But not much of a difference for that resolution though...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127427

And GTX 260 SLI is not a good option to consider as newer Direct 11 cards are coming...So that time, instead of buying another GTX, invest in them...
Hope this helps...

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gkay09   07-28-2009 at 08:01:18 AM
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And you wont need 12GB of RAM, unless you are into Graphics rendering, video editing/ rendering and such multimedia intense apps...

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Outlander_04   07-28-2009 at 08:03:01 AM
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samschu wrote :

I really don't know... I guess I just figured more is better? That is why I am asking for advice.

Under what conditions will 12gb show improvement over 6gb?




My point is that before you start chosing parts or throwing money away you could read a few of the articles on this web site

Up there is a tab called ARTICLES

click on it and then browse to MEMORY

anything there that might offer some insights into the kind of set up you want to build?

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samschu   07-28-2009 at 08:06:07 AM
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Very helpful guys. gkay: I was thinking the evga 132-BL-E758-A1 because of the lifetime warranty. Will look into your RAM/PSU/Cooling suggestions.

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samschu   07-28-2009 at 08:07:19 AM
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Outlander_04 wrote :

My point is that before you start chosing parts or throwing money away you could read a few of the articles on this web site

Up there is a tab called ARTICLES

click on it and then browse to MEMORY

anything there that might offer some insights into the kind of set up you want to build?



Thank you, I will do that.

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Yoosty   07-28-2009 at 08:57:25 AM
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Check out this Combo at NewEgg on your selection of Mobo/Graphic card that will save you an additional $18.00.

1. EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR: $184.99

2. EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1: $294.99

Combo Discount: -$18.00
Combo Price: $461.98
$30.00 Mail-In Rebate
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.209580

Since you are going with the Antec 1200 Case you will need this 8-pin Power Extesion cable for Bottom mounted Psu cases. Otherwise you will have to run that cable across the length of mobo.

1ST PC CORP. 12" 8-pin EPS extension cable Model CB-8M-8F - Retail $7.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812706004

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