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Sonic-Boom   11-08-2009 at 01:00:45 AM

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I think you should look at the 5770, less power consumption, quieter, and Dx11 and its cheaper than the 4890. You could also get a smaller PSU since it uses a lot less power. You could either go with a 500w or a 600w for x-fire in the future. A 500w will run you 65 for a high quality one. I think we even mentioned above the BFG tech wasn't so great as brockh said.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341016
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

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aaron_c   11-08-2009 at 01:14:48 AM

This setup should put me right around $500 it looks like (case excluded). The most frustrating thing about swapping single parts out is that it seems like to change one part out, you usually have to change EVERYTHING out for compatibility. I like that this setup has combo deals, easier to keep everything organized for me when I forward the links to my dad.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.293452

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280103

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152106

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129021

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Sonic-Boom   11-08-2009 at 01:24:02 AM

You should either A. drop down some watts to a 500w or B. Get a 650w with 4x6pin connectors for x-fire in the future. The one you have is enough watts but doesn't have enough connectors for future crossfire. A 500w will serve one card fine and the one i recommended even is modular.

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brockh   11-08-2009 at 05:23:05 AM

Sonic-Boom wrote :

I think you should look at the 5770, less power consumption, quieter, and Dx11 and its cheaper than the 4890. You could also get a smaller PSU since it uses a lot less power. You could either go with a 500w or a 600w for x-fire in the future. A 500w will run you 65 for a high quality one. I think we even mentioned above the BFG tech wasn't so great as brockh said.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341016
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product



It will use less power, be more quiet, and have DX11, but it will not be cheaper. The Sapphire Vapor-X 4890 is $134.99 with that combo and then $78.99 for the memory. The HD 4890 will perform better and at least supports DX 10.1. The HD 5770 is only a sound choice if he wants DirectX 11.

aaron_c wrote :

Okay- this look good for my final parts list? Everything's compatible and all? If this stuff looks fine, I'm going to email the parts list tonight.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.293452

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280103

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152106

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341012

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129021



If I may: OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail $39.99

It's modular, has active PFC; no 80 PLUS rating but it does cite over 80% typical efficiency. Also, it's CrossFire ready and cheaper.


Message edited by brockh on 11-08-2009 at 05:34:42 AM
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aaron_c   11-08-2009 at 05:55:16 AM

***I just received this email- apparently, Sonic, you just got lucky. I've already got a Windows 7 upgrade on the way so I guess I'll cancel this order. I'm kinda pissed off about it.



Dear Customer,

Thank you for ordering from the Windows 7 Student Offer online store.

We understand that you would like to purchase a full version of Windows
7.

Please be reminded that the Windows 7 that is being offered in the
Windows 7 Student Offer online store is only an upgrade which means that
your computer should have a downgrade version of Windows such as XP or
Vista.

For you to check if your computer is compatible with Windows 7, please
refer on the following URL:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/w [...] visor.aspx


Sincerely,
Jigi M.
Windows 7 Student Offer online store
Customer Service
studentwindows.us@digitalriver.com
Email ID: 12475558

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Sonic-Boom   11-08-2009 at 06:07:01 AM

I'm not sure what to tell you, all I know I and at least 3 other people on this forum have got the full version from them. He is my order conf.
Thank you for your purchase:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows 7 Professional Full

Quantity: 1 $29.99



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Subtotal: $29.99
Shipping: $4.99
Tax: $2.71

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total: $37.69

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aaron_c   11-08-2009 at 06:11:02 AM

Mine just says "Windows 7 Professional". I'll call tomorrow and ask which version they are shipping, I'm going to raise hell if I get the upgrade version after repeatedly saying "full" and hearing the phone guy say "full".

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