new i7 build

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jmercado1053

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Jan 1, 2009

• Feb 15, 2009

• #1

I just purchased my first build
ex58 ud4p
6 gig ddr3 1600 pc12800 patriot
i7 920
noctua 1366
antec 900
corsair 850tx
lg dvd
i cant decide on the gpu and hd , can you guys please help me decide, thanks.

 

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I7_Guru

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• Feb 15, 2009

• #2

HDD - WD Black Caviar in a Raid configuration. If you have the money, get SSDs.
GPU - Core 216s in SLI for now and get DX11 cards when they come out in a few months.

 

henzo

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• Feb 15, 2009

• #3

I am happy with my video card. It is a MONSTER, not just size wise either. It smashes everything I put in front of it. I havent put Crysis on this new build yet, but I am sure it will be in the mid 30s fps-wise with eyecandy on.

 

TimoneX

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• Feb 15, 2009

• #4

Nice build choices. The UD4P is a solid board. As was mentioned the WD Blacks are excellent drives and offer 5yr warranties.