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Rate this build for gaming. If you see anything that can use improvement or that I am missing please feel free to add.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: End of Month

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming , Media , Internet,

PARTS NOT REQUIRED:CD/DVD Burner/Mouse/Keyboard/Headset/Speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: www.newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: i7

OVERCLOCKING: Yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes in the future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Quiet and Powerful

CPU Fan: Thermalright CoGage True Spirit
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9403/?campid=bmr $39.99

Additional Fans: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/ [...] SH-12.html
Yate Loon 120mm x 25mm Fan D12SH x3 - $20.99 (1 for CPU Replacement, 2 for Case)

Additional LGA1366 Clip: Thermalright LGA1366 Bolt-Thru $9.99

Total Price: $69.99



Processor:
Core i7 920 (Overclocking to 4.0GHZ)
MicroCenter Walk-In Only

Total Price: $199.99

Ram:
Corsair Dominator 6GB 1600
Fry's Store
http://www.frys.com/product/583954 [...] IN_RSLT_PG
Total Price: $139.99



Motherboard and Powersupply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.269768
Corsair 750HX
Evga E758 3-Way SLI

Total Price: $404.99


Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119160

HAF 932

Total Price: $139.99



Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161301

HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870

Total Price: $384.99



Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236049

Asus 24" 2ms 1920 Res. 1080P

Total Price: $219.99



Sound Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829102024

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium

Total Price: $99.99



Hardrive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] point%20F3

Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB x 2 in RAID 0

Total Price: $109.99



Final Price: $1750

Based on you name "DaChicagoBearz", I would look for the Microcenter in the Chicago area (if you are from there). They have the i7 920 for $199.99, which is a good savings.

Also, I recommend holding off on the sound card. Today's MOBO's have pretty good onboard sound, so an additional sound card isn't always required for good sound. If you don't like the sound, you can add the sound card later.

Hunter315 brings up a good point on a i7 860 build but I still support the i7 920

Also, Is the Platnium OCZ worth the extra cost over the Gold OCZ ? Both of them have combo deals, it's like a $30 difference.

why py extra for a 3 way sli mb when you are using a single ati gfx card?

Thats just throwing money away imo

The HAF has a bigger footprint 2.5" deeper and 0.6 wider than the 1200 but the 1200 is 1.4" taller.

HAF = 22.7 x 9 x 21.5
1200 = 20.2 x 8.4 x 22.90

But mostly it's a styling issue. The HAF tho provides 3 pin fan connections if your MoBo has enough headers or you're using a fan controller but adapters are ez enuff to find.

The Signature series which is the equivalent to the HX from Corsair.....btw, if it was me, I'd move up to the 850 Signature or HX if considering twin GFX cards and OC'ing in da future. As for big and clunky, the HX and Signatures are exactly the same size. I'd be hard pressed to argue one over the other though if using the Antec case, I'd say use the Antec PSU

On that note, I'd like to see you in a bigger cooler like the Prolimatech Megahalems

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/ [...] _Item.html

It's big brother the Mega Shadow comes w/ two sets of fan clips so if you order the Magahalems, make sure to order an extra set I used these fans on mine.

I agree on the sound card issue w/ the other post. Most hi end boards have decent on board sound or, as in the Asus Rampage 2 Extreme, provide a daughter card w/ very fine sound.

Actually it beats out the Prolimatech in the latest Frozencpu Review.

Nice, thanks.

Anyone else on the OCZ Gold vs Plat.

Also, are Corsair Dominators worth the high cost or is the performance not noticeable?

Go with the 5870, it'll be enough gaming power for at least a year

OCZ RAM is just fine. The possibility of getting three bad sets in a row is highly unlikely. That would suggest incorrect RAM settings more than faulty RAM. A lot of people don't seem to realize they need to manually set RAM speed/timings/voltage to the recommended specs in the BIOS.

Well at Fry's I just found Corsair Dominator's 6GB 1600 for $139.99.

http://www.frys.com/product/583954 [...] IN_RSLT_PG

:], plus I'm definitely going to go to Fry's and Microcenter to check out other deals.

Intel is the best, than followed by OCZ, so you are good both ways

I picked up the last set at my frys.. at least thats what they told me.
Mine came out to $152.24 after tax but compared to its retail at newegg, its a steal IMO.


I'm also looking for a good deal on the Intel SSD but it looks like most are out of stock atm

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HEY NICE BUILD MAN ! very similar to what i am building ! So i would say go with the gigabyte x58 ud5 mobo and lose the soundcard this will keep the price point the same ! your using a ATI 5870 GREAT choice so thats crossfire in the future ! RIGHT? your gonna buy another card so go up tp 1000w power supply ! And hey why not just get the thermalright ultra 120 comes with everything you need even thermal paste and brackets.. Do not buy the sound card if your gonna get the UD5 mobo as it may not fit and it has onboard anyway why bother! Also ASUS makes a great monitor i bought the 25.5 vw266h and its smoking 4.5 out of 5 ! Good luck and dont forget ITS YOUR BUILD ! dont listen to the fanboys listen to the FACTS !

Freeraven... The OP doesn't require 1000w PSU to Crossfire. They will be okay with the 750w since the newer cards require less power. If you want to be on the safe side, pick up either a Corsair 850TX or HX.

I agree with the rest of your comments

Edit: Hunter315... You are up to your old tricks again... Posting the same message content just before I do!! or I'm just tired and typed slow