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No idea, but I've always wanted one - just for the epeen/geek factor.

Which mobo should I get? I'm looking at the Asus P8P67.

I have no clue. I know asus makes good boards so it probably wouldn't be a bad choice.

Does anyone wanna buy a OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w unit? It's powering my i7 and 8800's fine. It would be a decent PSU for a crunching machine :)
 
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There's about 5 or 6 boards with that designation. I got the middle of the road "pro" version.

Now I have to decide if I want to replace i7-950 with this, or start hunting around for the peripherals I need to build a whole new rig. Cannabalizing the 950 looks like a good way to go at the moment. I need to take a break right now. Reaching for the wallet isn't really much of a work out but seems to tire you out none the less.
 

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There's about 5 or 6 boards with that designation. I got the middle of the road "pro" version.

Now I have to decide if I want to replace i7-950 with this, or start hunting around for the peripherals I need to build a whole new rig. Cannabalizing the 950 looks like a good way to go at the moment. I need to take a break right now. Reaching for the wallet isn't really much of a work out but seems to tire you out none the less.

Are the 2600k's that much better than the 950?
 
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Are the 2600k's that much better than the 950?
Probably, but even if it's the same, TDP is 95W vs 130W. When you're running 6 rigs (5 + laptop which was out of service for a while), that matters. It will still be 8 threads so I won't lose any production.
 

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true true, its a smart move then :)
 
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Rig is down for wc assembly :D will be back in a day or so :lockout:
 

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$400. I know it's higher than what it will retail for ($317), but I'm hoping it will be an engineering sample.

I believe the often quoted $317 for the 2600K is really what you'd pay per processor if you bought 1000 units. I currently believe you'll find the online retail to be around $370. We'll all find out on the 9th.
 

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I believe the often quoted $317 for the 2600K is really what you'd pay per processor if you bought 1000 units. I currently believe you'll find the online retail to be around $370. We'll all find out on the 9th.

Yeah we will. Microcenter is selling them for $270 though.
 
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Yeah we will. Microcenter is selling them for $270 though.

Most if not all of their processors are in-store pickup only so if you're lucky to have one in your neighborhood then it's $270 + approximate $19 tax or $289.
Maybe they will change their in-store policy only and sell it for $370.
 

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Most if not all of their processors are in-store pickup only so if you're lucky to have one in your neighborhood then it's $270 + approximate $19 tax or $289.
Maybe they will change their in-store policy only and sell it for $370.

Im not one of those lucky guys :( Our closest micro center is like 5 hours away in Minneapolis.
 
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Yeah we will. Microcenter is selling them for $270 though.

It was the same deal with the i7-950's - in-store you could get for like $230 rather than $295 at the egg, but the nearest store is minimum 1.5 hours round trip and with my luck I'd get there and they'd be out of stock.
 

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It was the same deal with the i7-950's - in-store you could get for like $230 rather than $295 at the egg, but the nearest store is minimum 1.5 hours round trip and with my luck I'd get there and they'd be out of stock.

That's why you call ahead and make sure they have them in stock and tell them to put ur name on one :p
 
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That's why you call ahead and make sure they have them in stock and tell them to put ur name on one :p

If I could trust them to do that I would probably do it. I don't like driving up to north Jersey if I can avoid it but to save $70 or $80 bucks I would. I just haven't had very good experiences with people, especially retail people, doing what they say they're going to do.
 

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Oh here's someone who managed to get a 2600k and is folding on it.

http://www.overclock.net/overclock-...67-2600k-dedicated-bigadv-build-w-pics-2.html

Nice. Since the LGA 1155 boards are only dual channel, memory won't be as much of an issue as with a 1366. I could start out with just a couple of cheap 2gig sticks. Hmmm. Will have to give this some careful consideration. If I use the stock heatsink (which requires a back plate), I would only need a psu and some dram. I have a nice Antec sound insulated case that's just gathering dust at the moment.
 

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Nice. Since the LGA 1155 boards are only dual channel, memory won't be as much of an issue as with a 1366. I could start out with just a couple of cheap 2gig sticks. Hmmm. Will have to give this some careful consideration. If I use the stock heatsink (which requires a back plate), I would only need a psu and some dram. I have a nice Antec sound insulated case that's just gathering dust at the moment.

1156 coolers fit as well :D
 
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Looks good don! Whats the total length of the rad? Would it fit at the top?
 
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its a 3x120mm rad :)

theres only 2x120mm fans slots in the top, and the spacing is all wrong, so had to drill some holes myself for the rad
 

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its a 3x120mm rad :)

theres only 2x120mm fans slots in the top, and the spacing is all wrong, so had to drill some holes myself for the rad

Yeah i know, i was thinking about a rs360 kit and modding the top of my lexa. How much room is there with the whole rad sitting ontop of your case?
 
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Finally found a trusty source of information on the i7 2600K for WCG:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=264579

Seems like it's the new PPD/Watt king. 4k for 100+something Watts.

I need to start saving on Watts, so if any crunchers are looking for i7 920 PM me for special deals ;)
 
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Yeah i know, i was thinking about a rs360 kit and modding the top of my lexa. How much room is there with the whole rad sitting ontop of your case?

not really sure where you're gettin :confused:

im guessing that the insides of our cases are pretty much the same?

you would need to have the rad on the outside no matter if its a thin or thick rad like mine, and yes im 99%sure that you can mod the top for a triple rad, if you want then go to www.mnpctech.com
he has schematics over triple and dual rads in actual size, so if you have a printer you can print it out, then cut out the "rad" and place it on top of your case then you can see if it fits :D

Finally found a trusty source of information on the i7 2600K for WCG:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=264579

Seems like it's the new PPD/Watt king. 4k for 100+something Watts.

I need to start saving on Watts, so if any crunchers are looking for i7 920 PM me for special deals ;)

id take that chip if i had the money, im sure david was looking for one?
 

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not really sure where you're gettin :confused:

im guessing that the insides of our cases are pretty much the same?

you would need to have the rad on the outside no matter if its a thin or thick rad like mine, and yes im 99%sure that you can mod the top for a triple rad, if you want then go to www.mnpctech.com
he has schematics over triple and dual rads in actual size, so if you have a printer you can print it out, then cut out the "rad" and place it on top of your case then you can see if it fits :D



id take that chip if i had the money, im sure david was looking for one?


Yeah that's what i was wondering, if a 360 would fit on top if i modded it. I couldn't mount the rad inside the case?
 
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Finally found a trusty source of information on the i7 2600K for WCG:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=264579

Seems like it's the new PPD/Watt king. 4k for 100+something Watts.

I need to start saving on Watts, so if any crunchers are looking for i7 920 PM me for special deals ;)

120 W at stock clock and plus 4 K. Hmm time to put together a summer rig. Sure beats my 200 W at similar production.
 
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