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JacKz5o · Oct 16, 2007, 10:08 PM

ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA / SE LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail

XFX PVT80FSHF9 GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail

SILVERSTONE OP750 ATX12V / EPS12V 750W Power Supply - Retail

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

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SAMSUNG 216BW Black-Silver 21.6" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail

ktr · Oct 16, 2007, 10:13 PM

Just a question...is there something special with XFX, verses other brands with faster factory clocks for a lower price? Also, for 65 bucks more, you can get a msi 88 ultra.

tigger · Oct 16, 2007, 10:21 PM

nice build,looks ok to me.

JacKz5o · Oct 16, 2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktr

Just a question...is there something special with XFX, verses other brands with faster factory clocks for a lower price? Also, for 65 bucks more, you can get a msi 88 ultra.

Nope. This is a pretty basic mock up. I probably won't be buying anything soon so when the time comes i'll look around for some deals. NCIXUS sometimes have eVGA Ultras for $520 with no MIR

panchoman · Oct 16, 2007, 10:24 PM

im not a fan of the ulta, its just an oced gtx. i would've said that the 65 bucks that you saved could've gone to a 1kw psu thermaltake or pcp&c psu.

kwchang007 · Oct 16, 2007, 10:25 PM

Looks nice, looks nice.

panchoman · Oct 16, 2007, 10:27 PM

i saw 10/10.. sweet build.

DOM · Oct 16, 2007, 10:44 PM

so when are your going to start buying the parts is it when the Intel X48 coming out ?

JacKz5o · Oct 16, 2007, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchoman

im not a fan of the ulta, its just an oced gtx. i would've said that the 65 bucks that you saved could've gone to a 1kw psu thermaltake or pcp&c psu.

Well I'm pretty sure eVGA handpicks the cores for the Ultra since the highest stable overclock on an Ultra is most of the time higher than a GTX. I don't think I need 1KW but I will look into the PCP&C. However, I have heard many good things about the OP750W and its around an affordable $150 so i'm leaning towards that more for now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOM_ATI_X800XL_PCI-E

so when are your going to start buying the parts is it when the Intel X48 coming out ?

No idea to be honest lol. Maybe in a few weeks?

niko084 · Oct 16, 2007, 11:53 PM

Aww man get 2 250gb's and raid them

Other than that, looks pretty nice.

JC316 · Oct 16, 2007, 11:54 PM

Hmm, I wouldn't get that 8800GTX yet, not with the next gen Nvidia and ATI cards coming out.

panchoman · Oct 16, 2007, 11:57 PM

i would say you hold back, loads of new products coming out in novemeber.
wars i see:

2950pro vs. 8800gt

phenom vs. yorkfield/wolfdale/penryn whatever the heck it is.

amd's chipset vs. 780i vs. x48

Tatty_One · Oct 16, 2007, 11:57 PM

I like GSkill but might I suggest the HK series? In the UK they are cheaper than the PQ and stock at 4-3-4-5 @2T at 800Mhz but will do upto 1050Mhz on those timings with some extra voltage!!!! Lightening, they will also do over 1200Mhz 5-5-5-18 @2T and the good thing is.....they like voltage!

DaMulta · Oct 17, 2007, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchoman

im not a fan of the ulta, its just an oced gtx. i would've said that the 65 bucks that you saved could've gone to a 1kw psu thermaltake or pcp&c psu.

Not all of the GTXs will do Ultra speeds

panchoman · Oct 17, 2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMulta

Not all of the GTXs will do Ultra speeds

just like how not all 2900pro's will do xt speeds, but which one do you pick damulta?

DaMulta · Oct 17, 2007, 12:43 AM

I would of gotten two 2900XTs if I could of afford it. I think more pros hit XT speeds than the GTX.

A friend of mine had around 8 GTX and Ultra cards(or more). The Ultras where a lot better card in OCing.

Chewy · Oct 17, 2007, 12:55 AM

Looks phenomenal :P

The Ultra has a nicer cooler too and truly looks pimp in a windowed case (one more bonus cookie for the ultra).

When do you plan on doing this cause maybe you should get a 780i so you can do sli if that turns out to be a good route (depending on 8900 performance) and 45nm quads!

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Anyways good luck on the build it looks "PHENOMENAL".

Edit: ohyea is that the Silverstone DA psu? The DA's use better caps than some other silverstone psu's look into them if thats not a DA.

Edit 2: the da is only $20 more Canadian than the OP version.. check it out.

JacKz5o · Oct 17, 2007, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niko084

Aww man get 2 250gb's and raid them

Other than that, looks pretty nice.

I'm thinking about getting a Raptor later on and then having the 500GB as storage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchoman

i would say you hold back, loads of new products coming out in novemeber.
wars i see:

2950pro vs. 8800gt

phenom vs. yorkfield/wolfdale/penryn whatever the heck it is.

amd's chipset vs. 780i vs. x48

Well the GTX is faster than 8800GT so, that comparison won't matter to me lol.

I might get some cheapo E2140 or something and then wait for some mainstream Penryns.

The 780i would be an interesting chipset too..

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Originally Posted by Tatty_One

I like GSkill but might I suggest the HK series? In the UK they are cheaper than the PQ and stock at 4-3-4-5 @2T at 800Mhz but will do upto 1050Mhz on those timings with some extra voltage!!!! Lightening, they will also do over 1200Mhz 5-5-5-18 @2T and the good thing is.....they like voltage!

Are you sure those are 2x2GB? Because I can't find any 2x2GB HK series

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy

Looks phenomenal :P

The Ultra has a nicer cooler too and truly looks pimp in a windowed case (one more bonus cookie for the ultra).

When do you plan on doing this cause maybe you should get a 780i so you can do sli if that turns out to be a good route (depending on 8900 performance) and 45nm quads!

.

Anyways good luck on the build it looks "PHENOMENAL".

Edit: ohyea is that the Silverstone DA psu? The DA's use better caps than some other silverstone psu's look into them if thats not a DA.

Edit 2: the da is only $20 more Canadian than the OP version.. check it out.

Is the DA better? I know its pretty similar to the OP. Most of the Silverstone PSUs are pretty good except for the Strider I heard.

Chewy · Oct 17, 2007, 02:32 AM

humm well I knew the caps we Jap caps on the DA version of thier psu which is better but compared to which other version of thier psu's I dont remember..

heres what I have" Discovered" lol the Da/decathlon series are modular (and seeing how theres alot of cables if you have a windows that might interest you).

the decathlon 750 also looks longer so maybe it has a better build quality aswell... If I didnt have to go to bed I would do a bit more research but heres a review of the OP and DA I found.

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid...e=expert&pid=3
http://www.techaddicts.net/reviews/da750/da750.html

The DA is looking better, hope you sort it out I gtg sleep.

Edit: ah maybe its longer because of the modular connections..

Chewy · Oct 17, 2007, 02:41 AM

Yeah man I had to check it out thier both the same :P now I know that a modular design will make a psu longer (didnt know that before).

was kinda expecting that since it was only $20 more for the DA, but you never know lol.

Tatty_One · Oct 17, 2007, 09:34 AM

Quote jackz5o "Are you sure those are 2x2GB? Because I can't find any 2x2GB HK series "

Ahhhh good point, forgot about the 4Gig thing! I would still be inclined to get the HK in two 2Gig kits @ 4 x 1GB sticks, purely because the speed and overclockability will really be beneficial.

niko084 · Oct 17, 2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacKz5o

I'm thinking about getting a Raptor later on and then having the 500GB as storage.

Honestly Raptors are not worth it the cash.... They are a bit faster in some areas and a bit slower in others... For what close to 3-4x the cost...

I wouldn't even have mine but I got a swell deal on them.

Woah Mama! · Oct 18, 2007, 02:04 AM

Got to fully agree with JC316. Buying an 8800 now, of any trim will be a waste when they get price cuts as soon as the 9 series comes out. Who knows what the 8800GT will do to the 8800 price range? I'm glad I'm only on the basics of my DFI build now.
The way I see it; when those 9s come out and everyone who likes to stay at the top of the market sells their 8s to get the 9s, coupled with nVidia cutting the 8 series prices new... I will be in a beneficial position to scoop up some 8800s. Either slightly used or brand new for not much more.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Oct 18, 2007, 02:13 AM

instead of getting a raptor get one of those samsungs that are jsut as fast .. someone can post the name ...

Tatty_One · Oct 18, 2007, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [I.R.A]_FBi

instead of getting a raptor get one of those samsungs that are jsut as fast .. someone can post the name ...

SpinMaster?

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panchoman Sold my stars! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,650 (3.11/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 1,227 Times in 1,036 Posts System Specs	im not a fan of the ulta, its just an oced gtx. i would've said that the 65 bucks that you saved could've gone to a 1kw psu thermaltake or pcp&c psu. __________________ Need any Graphics Made? Visit Graphic Artists United! R.I.P Megan--Heaven has a new angel

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Oct 16, 2007, 11:57 PM	#12
panchoman Sold my stars! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,650 (3.11/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 1,227 Times in 1,036 Posts System Specs	i would say you hold back, loads of new products coming out in novemeber. wars i see: 2950pro vs. 8800gt phenom vs. yorkfield/wolfdale/penryn whatever the heck it is. amd's chipset vs. 780i vs. x48 __________________ Need any Graphics Made? Visit Graphic Artists United! R.I.P Megan--Heaven has a new angel

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Oct 17, 2007, 12:55 AM	#17
Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Looks phenomenal :P The Ultra has a nicer cooler too and truly looks pimp in a windowed case (one more bonus cookie for the ultra). When do you plan on doing this cause maybe you should get a 780i so you can do sli if that turns out to be a good route (depending on 8900 performance) and 45nm quads! . Anyways good luck on the build it looks "PHENOMENAL". Edit: ohyea is that the Silverstone DA psu? The DA's use better caps than some other silverstone psu's look into them if thats not a DA. Edit 2: the da is only $20 more Canadian than the OP version.. check it out. __________________ BUGABUGABUGABUGAAAAA! From_Nowhere's perspective on Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Promoting Windows Vista. “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere Last edited by Chewy; Oct 17, 2007 at 01:00 AM.

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Oct 17, 2007, 02:32 AM	#19
Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	humm well I knew the caps we Jap caps on the DA version of thier psu which is better but compared to which other version of thier psu's I dont remember.. heres what I have" Discovered" lol the Da/decathlon series are modular (and seeing how theres alot of cables if you have a windows that might interest you). the decathlon 750 also looks longer so maybe it has a better build quality aswell... If I didnt have to go to bed I would do a bit more research but heres a review of the OP and DA I found. http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid...e=expert&pid=3 http://www.techaddicts.net/reviews/da750/da750.html The DA is looking better, hope you sort it out I gtg sleep. Edit: ah maybe its longer because of the modular connections.. __________________ BUGABUGABUGABUGAAAAA! From_Nowhere's perspective on Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Promoting Windows Vista. “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

Oct 17, 2007, 02:41 AM	#20
Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Yeah man I had to check it out thier both the same :P now I know that a modular design will make a psu longer (didnt know that before). was kinda expecting that since it was only $20 more for the DA, but you never know lol. __________________ BUGABUGABUGABUGAAAAA! From_Nowhere's perspective on Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Promoting Windows Vista. “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

Oct 17, 2007, 09:34 AM	#21
Tatty_One Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 12,734 (4.75/day) Thanks: 1,093 Thanked 1,931 Times in 1,435 Posts System Specs	Quote jackz5o "Are you sure those are 2x2GB? Because I can't find any 2x2GB HK series " Ahhhh good point, forgot about the 4Gig thing! I would still be inclined to get the HK in two 2Gig kits @ 4 x 1GB sticks, purely because the speed and overclockability will really be beneficial. __________________

Oct 18, 2007, 02:04 AM	#23
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Memory:	2GB OCZ Platinum DDR400 + 2 GB for spare (Or Vista)!
Video Card:	PNY 8800GTS 320MB
Hard Disk:	2x Western Digital 320GB 16MB Cache SATAII Raid 0
Optical Drive:	2x 20X Samsung DVDRW SATA
CRT/LCD Model:	17" Philips 107S6E CRT (226BW early `08)
Case:	CoolerMaster Centurion 534 with upcoming modifications
Sound Card:	SoundBlaster Audigy
PSU:	Thermaltake TR2 550W (Soon to be ToughPower 750W)
Software:	Windows XP SP2

Oct 18, 2007, 02:13 AM	#24
[I.R.A]_FBi Eligible for custom title Join Date: May 2007 Location: c:\programs\kitteh.exe Posts: 6,152 (2.80/day) Thanks: 724 Thanked 556 Times in 461 Posts System Specs	instead of getting a raptor get one of those samsungs that are jsut as fast .. someone can post the name ... __________________ Rig 1+1 Athlon XP 2200+, MSI KM2M Combo, ATI 9200SE 128 MB DDR, 2 X 512 MB DDR333, 250GB + 80 HDD? “try intel cpu, amd is only good for going to nude sites” -firehawkxd “go for the 5850 now and play games while the nvidiots wait for the ceo to show an actual working product” -W1zzard “An MSI logo? This offends my retina. I await your apology.” -MRCL www.autolounge.com.jm

Processor:	C2Q6600 @ 1.6 GHz
Motherboard:	Anus PQ5
Cooling:	ACFPro
Memory:	GEiL2 x 1 GB PC2 6400
Video Card:	MSi 4830 (RIP)
Hard Disk:	Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320 GB Perpendicular Recording
Optical Drive:	Lite On 16X SATA Burner
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell 17'
Case:	El Cheepo
Sound Card:	7.1 Onboard
PSU:	Corsair TX750
Software:	MCE2K5

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