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 Nov 5 2009, 09:05 PM
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I am upgrading/building a new computer (I'm putting it in a new case, but I am using some components of a OEM computer). Is there any thing that people think that I should change?
CPU: Intel Core i7-920 (Overclock target: 3.6+ GHz), C0 stepping Cooler: Prolimatech Megahalems Case: Coolermaster Scout PSU: Corsair TX750 or HX750 (is it worth it to go modular in the Scout case?) Mobo: ASUS Rampage II GENE Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD5850 RAM: Probably the OCZ Gold 6GB 1333MHz DDR3, I am waiting to see what is cheapest when I buy the RAM HDD: Original HDD that came with my Gateway FX6800=01e CD-Drive: Original CD-Drive that came with my Gateway FX6800=01e Unless someone tells me that there is a better component for around the same price, I will be getting these. 
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Nov 5 2009, 09:08 PM
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If you're just sticking with one graphics card and only a few HDDs, get the HX. Otherwise the TX will be fine.
(I recently 'upgraded' from the TX to the HX and found that I used alot of the wires anyway so the difference was barely noticeable.) -------------------- INTEL Q9550|ANTEC P183|GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R|EVGA GTX295|MUSHKIN 8GB DDR2|CORSAIR HX750|ASUS LION SQUARE|SONY SDM-P234|ASUS BDROM|SEAGATE 3 TB|WD 500GB|SAMSUNG 500GB|SCYTHE KAZE MASTER |
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Nov 5 2009, 10:51 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 2-November 09 Member No.: 69,340 |
I don't think that I will be running RAID, so I'll probably stick with 1 HDD. So, you're saying that the difference between the modular and non-modular psus isn't enough to justify the huge increase in price (especially if I don't have many HDDs)?
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Nov 6 2009, 06:26 AM
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Try and get the i7 920 DO stepping, it is a better overclocker
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Nov 6 2009, 03:47 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 2-November 09 Member No.: 69,340 |
Unfortunately, I'm on a tight budget, so I'm going to stick with the C0 stepping i7 that I have.
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Nov 6 2009, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE (backdraft61 @ Nov 6 2009, 07:47 PM)  Unfortunately, I'm on a tight budget, so I'm going to stick with the C0 stepping i7 that I have. what do you have and what are ya gettin?? 
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CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 Black w/ 2x Scythe Ultra Kazes Memory: 2x2gb DDR2 OCZ Reaper OC'd: 1000mhz 5-5-5-15 (2.3v, nice and cool) Videocard: (Heavy lifter)Diamond 4870x2 2GB (Physx)BFG OC 8800GT 512MB OS Harddrive:Western Digital Veloci Raptor 300gb 10,000 Rpm SATA | PSU: PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W Monitor: *Debranded* HP 24" 2408H | CD/DVD: Samsung SH-S223F | Keyboard:Razer Tarantula | Mouse: Razer Lachesis |8800GT|<3<3|5750|<3<3<3|5770|<3<3<3<3<3|4870x2|<3<3<3<3<3|5870|<3<3<3<3<3 (VideoCards I'd buy, excluding special deals. Bold means have owned/own) _____________________________________________|\/|YT|-|0$ HAS SPOKEN!________________________________________________ |
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Nov 7 2009, 05:02 AM
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Case: take HAF 922
cooler ok; take Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1.450rpm Corsair modular is more efficient and quieter (the non modular is rock solid; if you wish to save some money). Mobo: take Asus P6T; the best for the price, very stable at overclocking Graphic card; 5850 does not make sense for the money; look foe a 4890 Vapor-X; it's possible to find one for a great price, performance is the same. http://www.amazon.com/XFX-RadeonHD-4890-Gr...8768&sr=8-5 http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-Vapo...8768&sr=8-7 HDD; take a Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500Mb; or 1TB http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-72...8890&sr=1-1 |
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Nov 7 2009, 06:43 PM
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Posting Nut Posts: 7,220 Joined: 15-March 07 From: Pennsauken, NJ Member No.: 20,152 |
QUOTE (Digitalis @ Nov 7 2009, 08:02 AM) Graphic card; 5850 does not make sense for the money; look foe a 4890 Vapor-X; it's possible to find one for a great price, performance is the same. http://www.amazon.com/XFX-RadeonHD-4890-Gr...8768&sr=8-5 NoooooOOOOOoooooOOoooOOOOoooOO 5850's beat 285s, I don't see 4890s doing that. That being said the 4890 IS cheaper but not at all equal in performance. I'd recommend the 5770 over the 4890 though This post has been edited by IVIYTH0S: Nov 7 2009, 06:43 PM -------------------- Mobo: Gigabyte EP45 EXTREME | Processor: Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 4ghz 24/hr stable!
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 Black w/ 2x Scythe Ultra Kazes Memory: 2x2gb DDR2 OCZ Reaper OC'd: 1000mhz 5-5-5-15 (2.3v, nice and cool) Videocard: (Heavy lifter)Diamond 4870x2 2GB (Physx)BFG OC 8800GT 512MB OS Harddrive:Western Digital Veloci Raptor 300gb 10,000 Rpm SATA | PSU: PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W Monitor: *Debranded* HP 24" 2408H | CD/DVD: Samsung SH-S223F | Keyboard:Razer Tarantula | Mouse: Razer Lachesis |8800GT|<3<3|5750|<3<3<3|5770|<3<3<3<3<3|4870x2|<3<3<3<3<3|5870|<3<3<3<3<3 (VideoCards I'd buy, excluding special deals. Bold means have owned/own) _____________________________________________|\/|YT|-|0$ HAS SPOKEN!________________________________________________ |
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