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About to buy a build, input would be appreciated please. (Don't know where this goes)
Hello,
The last time I built a computer was Deceomber 2005, and I have decided that it is time for me to get another one. I have intentionally kept myself out of the loop because it depresses me to see how fast upgrades become available, so the past month has been frantic researching on my part to try and catch up. Finally, yesterday, I have made what is hopefully my final decision on what components to use. I am posting here to see if there is anything I have overlooked (compatability and/or performance wise). Anything that you notice or any suggestions you have would be helpful, thank you.
Note: This will be primarily for gaming, so I was set for the longest time on two gx2's in quad sli, but I was finally convinced to wait for the new gpu to come out (hopefully this summer?) so I am going to just get one card to hold me over until then. The 8800 that I would get is only a little cheaper than a 9800 gtx, so I decided to go with one of those because they overclock better, and in case the g200 (or whatever they will call it) line doesn't deliver, I could just get another gtx and sli them. (Maybe tri sli?).
Here is my parts list:
Motherboard: EVGA 132-CK-NF79-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI DDR3 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188025&Tpk=evga+790i
CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Yorkfield 3.2GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 136W Quad-Core Processor - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115050
Memory: CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145200
Graphics: EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339
Hard Drives (Raid 0): Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136033
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD7500AAKS 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136131
PSU: PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW-SR EPS12V 1000W Continuous @ 50°C Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, cUL, CE, TUV, RoHS - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703007
Sound Card: AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829156005
EDIT: I have a friend that is trying to talk me into: ASUS Xonar D2X 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Express Interface Sound Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132005R
Case/cooling (not available on newegg): Modified Silverstone Tj-07 and Coolit Boreas http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23457
So there it is (unless I have forgotten anything) Again, I would love to hear anything you have to say. Is something I put up there not compatible with something else I put up there? Is there something I overlooked that could be upgraded further?
Also: I know that this is a hefty rig, and that it totes a hefty bill. I have thought about it, and this quality/price is what I have decided upon.
Thank you,
Duncan Harrison
Hello,
The last time I built a computer was Deceomber 2005, and I have decided that it is time for me to get another one. I have intentionally kept myself out of the loop because it depresses me to see how fast upgrades become available, so the past month has been frantic researching on my part to try and catch up. Finally, yesterday, I have made what is hopefully my final decision on what components to use. I am posting here to see if there is anything I have overlooked (compatability and/or performance wise). Anything that you notice or any suggestions you have would be helpful, thank you.
Note: This will be primarily for gaming, so I was set for the longest time on two gx2's in quad sli, but I was finally convinced to wait for the new gpu to come out (hopefully this summer?) so I am going to just get one card to hold me over until then. The 8800 that I would get is only a little cheaper than a 9800 gtx, so I decided to go with one of those because they overclock better, and in case the g200 (or whatever they will call it) line doesn't deliver, I could just get another gtx and sli them. (Maybe tri sli?).
Here is my parts list:
Motherboard: EVGA 132-CK-NF79-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI DDR3 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188025&Tpk=evga+790i
CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Yorkfield 3.2GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 136W Quad-Core Processor - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115050
Memory: CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145200
Graphics: EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339
Hard Drives (Raid 0): Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136033
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD7500AAKS 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136131
PSU: PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW-SR EPS12V 1000W Continuous @ 50°C Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, cUL, CE, TUV, RoHS - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703007
Sound Card: AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829156005
EDIT: I have a friend that is trying to talk me into: ASUS Xonar D2X 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Express Interface Sound Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132005R
Case/cooling (not available on newegg): Modified Silverstone Tj-07 and Coolit Boreas http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23457
So there it is (unless I have forgotten anything) Again, I would love to hear anything you have to say. Is something I put up there not compatible with something else I put up there? Is there something I overlooked that could be upgraded further?
Also: I know that this is a hefty rig, and that it totes a hefty bill. I have thought about it, and this quality/price is what I have decided upon.
Thank you,
Duncan Harrison