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Randy1727   10-24-2009 at 04:43:38 AM

Ok im digging into a new computer.. its about time and looking for some help with this I alrdy know some things im getting like Intel I7 920 proc powersup case ect ect, My 3 main probs are on GC, HD, and mobo. Here are the options in the aroundabout price range i want, Any opinions appreciated,

Graphics cards:


BFG GeForce GTX 285 OC Video Card - 2GB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, FREE Batman: Arkham Asylum Game Download at TigerDirect.com

OR


EVGA GeForce GTX 280 Video Card SSC Edition, 1GB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, FREE Special Edition EVGA Precision Overclocking Utility, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV at TigerDirect.com

Motherboards:



Asus P6T Motherboard & Corsair Core i7 Dominator 6GB PC12800 DDR3 RAM Bundle at TigerDirect.com

OR

EVGA X58 SLI Classified Motherboard & Corsair Core i7 Dominator 6GB PC12800 DDR3 RAM Bundle at TigerDirect.com

HD's
Last is because of price should I get One


WD VelociRaptor 300GB Hard Drive WD3000HLFS - 10K RPM, 16MB Cache, SATA 300MB/s at TigerDirect.com

Or 2 Run in raid


Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5TB Hard Drive ST31500341AS with Ultra Hard Drive Cooler- Serial ATA, 7200, 32MB, SATA-3G at TigerDirect.com

Thats about it been to countless reviews.. looking for some opinions
Thanks.

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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 04:47:27 AM

Welcome to the forum!
I would get a 5850 instead:
ASUS EAH5850/G/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121349

and get a mobo that doesn't have to be combo'd with that RAM
ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131386

and then this ram
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227381

as well as this HDD or the 1tb version
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] f3%20500gb

Finally, for more accurate advice I would recommend you fill out this form:
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Randy1727   10-24-2009 at 05:21:58 AM

Wouldnt the samsung spinpoints be kinda slow for a Gaming rig?

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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 05:24:52 AM

In most cases the Spinpoints match the Velociraptors' speed (they're much newer and much more dense).

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Randy1727   10-24-2009 at 05:34:47 AM

So the 16mb Cache wont be noticeable compared to 32mb?

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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 05:36:13 AM

Actually cache is not really as important a factor in determining HDD speed as platter density (the higher the better) and the F3 has a single 500GB platter, the largest in production, making it quite fast.

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Randy1727   10-24-2009 at 06:24:02 AM

Thanks for help that helps me upgrade other items with the extra money

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Bronze Home Brew badge overshocks   10-24-2009 at 06:32:31 AM

first of all post in this format, as it answers a lot of questions..resolution..etc


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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 06:32:48 AM

No problem, feel free to post your full build here as well, and I'm sure you'll receive feedback.

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Bronze Home Brew badge overshocks   10-24-2009 at 06:33:53 AM

jbakerlent wrote :

In most cases the Spinpoints match the Velociraptors' speed (they're much newer and much more dense).

 

No, it's because of the platter architecture. Newer doesn't have to do with anything.


Message edited by overshocks on 10-24-2009 at 06:34:08 AM
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Bronze Home Brew badge overshocks   10-24-2009 at 06:36:01 AM

jbakerlent wrote :

Actually cache is not really as important a factor in determining HDD speed as platter density (the higher the better) and the F3 has a single 500GB platter, the largest in production, making it quite fast.



^That is correct, so I agree.

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