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- Sep 25, 2009
I built this machine 2 years ago as my work machine. It is primarily used for CAD and 3d visualization. (AutoCAD etc,)
After building it I pretty much stopped paying attention to the technology other than to try to get it to run cooler. It has 7 fans in the little case and still runs hot.
At any rate, I'd like to do a new build to update mainly the mobo, CPU, and Memory. I'll use the rest of the existing components. This is a small mAtx case!
Anyone have suggestions of a good Mobo/CPU combo. This build is a tax deductible expense for me, so cheap is not my first concern. However, I'm not a gamer so expensive components centered on gaming are not needed. I currently have Intel but will be open to AMD.
Again, I just don't know where things stand with the technology since 2 years ago. The one thing I would really like is a system that will run cool under load--knowing that this case will not accept liquid cooling.
Current specs are:
SilverStone Sugo SG01B-F Aluminum/Steel MicroATX Desktop SFF Chassis Computer Case
SilverStone Strider Plus Modular SST-ST75F-P 750W
ASUS Rampage Gene III
Intel i7 930
ATI FirePro V4800
12GB Kit Kingston HyperX (3x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR3 DIMM
Crucial SSD 128gb Drive
WD 1T drive
Windows 7 Pro 64
Thanks for your suggestions.
After building it I pretty much stopped paying attention to the technology other than to try to get it to run cooler. It has 7 fans in the little case and still runs hot.
At any rate, I'd like to do a new build to update mainly the mobo, CPU, and Memory. I'll use the rest of the existing components. This is a small mAtx case!
Anyone have suggestions of a good Mobo/CPU combo. This build is a tax deductible expense for me, so cheap is not my first concern. However, I'm not a gamer so expensive components centered on gaming are not needed. I currently have Intel but will be open to AMD.
Again, I just don't know where things stand with the technology since 2 years ago. The one thing I would really like is a system that will run cool under load--knowing that this case will not accept liquid cooling.
Current specs are:
SilverStone Sugo SG01B-F Aluminum/Steel MicroATX Desktop SFF Chassis Computer Case
SilverStone Strider Plus Modular SST-ST75F-P 750W
ASUS Rampage Gene III
Intel i7 930
ATI FirePro V4800
12GB Kit Kingston HyperX (3x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR3 DIMM
Crucial SSD 128gb Drive
WD 1T drive
Windows 7 Pro 64
Thanks for your suggestions.