backdraft61 Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 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.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backdraft61 Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 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)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankeyluke Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 Try and get the i7 920 DO stepping, it is a better overclocker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backdraft61 Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 Unfortunately, I'm on a tight budget, so I'm going to stick with the C0 stepping i7 that I have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 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?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 8, 2009 Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) 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 Edited November 8, 2009 by IVIYTH0S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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