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[m0r7if3r]

Probably not, looks like it's got a different pcb to my eye.

 

[thobel]

Probably not, looks like it's got a different pcb to my eye.

Dang I'm tempted to delay my project for the 580's but no real idea when they will really be available and how long before Blocks are made and available for them.. sigh

 

[m0r7if3r]

I think review samples go out on nov 9th...which means that good data will start to roll in on them soon.

 

[thobel]

I think review samples go out on nov 9th...which means that good data will start to roll in on them soon.

Yeah my 2c bet is Jan or after for real availability. And who knows on Blocks. Not sure I want to hold off that long. Not like I'm wasting 480's I have them already its just new blocks and the work

 

[thobel]

God Case is taking forever I'm told shipping next week now

 

[ispano]

Yeah I have the same problem. 6990s coming out December, figured f it all, build it as is and I can afford two when they're out with blocks and all, then sell the 5970s to recoup some cost.

 

[thobel]

Yeah I have the same problem. 6990s coming out December, figured f it all, build it as is and I can afford two when they're out with blocks and all, then sell the 5970s to recoup some cost.

Yeah I have my 480's for awile now will just us them and upgrade after the new year and move the 480's to my backup rig and retire the 280's

 

[thobel]

So I decied to wait a week or two to add the new GTX 580's into the new build. So now I'm stuck in a trap

Extra Gear:

Corsair 800D
3x GTX 480's with Koolance Blocks
Koolance CPU 350
XSPC Res
120.3 Koolance Res
120.1 Koolance Res
120.1 BlackIce Res
Touch 2000 Controller
2x Koolance PMP 400 Pumps

Current Backup Rig

Antec 1200
Asus S2E
Intel QX9650
4GB Patriot DDR3 2000
2x Intel X25M 80GB
3x GTX 280's Air Cooled

What I'm thinking about doing is taking using the X25's and buying

Intel I7 950
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115211

Asus Rampage III Formula
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131666

Silverstone ST1200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256041

Corsair Dominator GT DDR3 2000 (3x2)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145318

Total added cost $1094

I'll end up with a pretty nice Backup System. I can add my old Raptors back into the current backup system and sell it or whatever.

Looking for idea's on reusing the old stuff.

Unless someone wants to buy the Corsair 800D with the Water Cooling setup and 3x GTX 480's lol

 

[m0r7if3r]

might be a bit before 580 blocks come out, but honestly, it's really close to the 480, so it shouldn't be TOO long.

 

[Advent]

God Case is taking forever I'm told shipping next week now

You will love the case though. If I read correctly you will be getting the Double Wide Nightmare Edition? It's the same case that I'm using for my current setup and it's very fun to put together.

 

[thobel]

might be a bit before 580 blocks come out, but honestly, it's really close to the 480, so it shouldn't be TOO long.

I think its the 28th for Ek blocks and maybe sooner for DD blocks

You will love the case though. If I read correctly you will be getting the Double Wide Nightmare Edition? It's the same case that I'm using for my current setup and it's very fun to put together.

Yeah its sorta a DD29 Double Wide just s little bigger then the standard one.

 

[thobel]

Update:

Build delayed added 3x 580's into the build need to wait on EK blocks now :/