System Builder Marathon: TH's $2000 Hand-Picked Build
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Benchmark Results: DiRT 2
DiRT2 has proven itself to demonstrate CPU and GPU bottlenecks in previous articles, depending on which component was the least capable.
In the case of our previous $2000 build, we can only blame the CPU.
The former $2000 system’s processor-oriented problems only begin to diminish at 2560x1600, making us wish we could retest all these machines in 5760x1200 Surround mode.
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duk3 I agree, however, this SBM was about 6-core performance.Reply
With an i7-930, a better heatsink, 2 470s and maybe an extra fan or 2 for the case is in reach. -
Crashman duk3I agree, however, this SBM was about 6-core performance.With an i7-930, a better heatsink, 2 470s and maybe an extra fan or 2 for the case is in reach.yes, the i7-930 and a couple 470's would be normal in the SBM $2000 PC.Reply
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IzzyCraft I guess these were more performance driven choices. I still will miss the case, i'd gladly trade a 920/930 for the SilverStone RavenReply -
Crashman IzzyCraftI guess these were more performance driven choices. I still will miss the case, i'd gladly trade a 920/930 for the SilverStone RavenQuality-wise, the Three Hundred is probably the best case you can get for under $80, but there should have been one more fan in the system given the internally-vented graphics cards the system ended up with. On the other hand, a lot of builders would be more than happy to "settle for" 4GHz at 1.30V, and the CPU will certainly live longer at the lower voltage.Reply -
pinkfloydminnesota A 970 and a drop to 460s? Are you kidding me? How much is newegg dropping in ad revenue for you to help them dump this overpriced stock?Reply
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