Hey everyone. I'm building a gaming computer as well as one that will run some rendering/photoshop, etc. I just wanted to get some advice on the parts I currently am thinking about. Basically, am I spending money on parts that I just don't need, or if I need a better component than I have in place currently. So without further ado, My Build:
Case: Cooler Master Haf-932 Black
CPU: i7 950
Cooler: Corsair H70 (I don't know how much cooling I need, but this just seems to be the best option without having to go for a giant fan+ radiator, which I think look ugly)
Motherboard: Asus P6X58-E (I went for this after "downgrading" from the premium, but I am wondering between this and the sabertooth as to what features I am really loosing)
Memory: Corsair XMS 3 6gb triple channel DDR3 16000 (Any better recommendations?)
Video Card: Sapphire 6870 (Only reference cards available at the moment, should I wait for non-reference?)
Power Supply: Corsair HX 750 Watt (Is this enough power for future crossfired 6870s as well as cold cathodes if i add them?)
Hard Drive: Western Digital 7200 RPM 1TB 64MB Cache
Optical Drive: Asus Black 24x DVD/CD
Wireless Card: Intel Ultimate N 633ANHMW Mini PCI Express Ultimate N 633ANHMW Wireless Adapter (Do I have enough room to crossfire and install this wireless card? Is there a better/different wireless card you would suggest?)
This build clocks in at about $1350, just under my $1500 budget.
Build Goals:
1. a gaming computer that will run just about anything currently and in the near future (Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic)
2. Do a mild overclock, I've never overclocked anything before and I'd like to push this system as far as I can without endangering any of the components
3. A somewhat future proof system for the next 4 years or so. I plan to add another 6870 in crossfire eventually, but any other suggestions to help the system last for a while?
Thanks in advance.
Case: Cooler Master Haf-932 Black
CPU: i7 950
Cooler: Corsair H70 (I don't know how much cooling I need, but this just seems to be the best option without having to go for a giant fan+ radiator, which I think look ugly)
Motherboard: Asus P6X58-E (I went for this after "downgrading" from the premium, but I am wondering between this and the sabertooth as to what features I am really loosing)
Memory: Corsair XMS 3 6gb triple channel DDR3 16000 (Any better recommendations?)
Video Card: Sapphire 6870 (Only reference cards available at the moment, should I wait for non-reference?)
Power Supply: Corsair HX 750 Watt (Is this enough power for future crossfired 6870s as well as cold cathodes if i add them?)
Hard Drive: Western Digital 7200 RPM 1TB 64MB Cache
Optical Drive: Asus Black 24x DVD/CD
Wireless Card: Intel Ultimate N 633ANHMW Mini PCI Express Ultimate N 633ANHMW Wireless Adapter (Do I have enough room to crossfire and install this wireless card? Is there a better/different wireless card you would suggest?)
This build clocks in at about $1350, just under my $1500 budget.
Build Goals:
1. a gaming computer that will run just about anything currently and in the near future (Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic)
2. Do a mild overclock, I've never overclocked anything before and I'd like to push this system as far as I can without endangering any of the components
3. A somewhat future proof system for the next 4 years or so. I plan to add another 6870 in crossfire eventually, but any other suggestions to help the system last for a while?
Thanks in advance.
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