Im unsure of this build guys

Spook · Dec 25, 2008, 10:26 PM

Hey All at Techpowerup im new here :P names Spook. well im building a new comp so far this is what i got.

Core 2 Duo E8400
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3574211
Apevia X-Jupiter (i was going to go with the Tempest by NZXT)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3424761
Asus P5QC Mobo
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4016444
XFX Geforce 9800 GTX + <-- (unsure yet its either this or a regular GT or GTX)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4037153
OCZ Sli-Ready 4Gb Ram
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3404049

i also am unsure of a power supply how many watts do you guys think i should have? Please and thank you guys

LittleLizard · Dec 25, 2008, 10:41 PM

1 - go with the tempest
2- with a quality 500w - 600w you will be fine
3 - change the videocard for a 4850 and then crossfire

Spook · Dec 26, 2008, 03:09 AM

But you know whats funny the tempest wont fit in my computer desk so thats why i decided to change. i am a bit unsure of the case since i couldnt find any good benchmarks on it. i need a case that supplies a good amount of airflow since im a gamer. hmmm ATI im usually with Nvidia ill go check it out. Thanks by the way.

a111087 · Dec 26, 2008, 03:22 AM

On Apevia's fans, they did faulty wiring. Yeah, they are that bad. resulted in short, smoke and some melted wires...
that all I have to say about them

Gilletter · Dec 26, 2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a111087

On Apevia's fans, they did faulty wiring. Yeah, they are that bad. resulted in short, smoke and some melted wires...
that all I have to say about them

eh mine work, except for the leds that burned out within 2 years

Spook · Dec 26, 2008, 03:59 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys i just spoke with my dad and he said it doesnt matter upon the size and that i should stick with the Tempest just in case that everything wont fit in there. now that i think of it the 9800 is pretty big....yea ill go with the Tempest

kysg · Dec 26, 2008, 03:05 PM

yep that build is fine.

J-Man · Dec 26, 2008, 03:52 PM

Good rig.

Spook · Dec 26, 2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spook

Hey All at Techpowerup im new here :P names Spook. well im building a new comp so far this is what i got.

Core 2 Duo E8400
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3574211
Apevia X-Jupiter (i was going to go with the Tempest by NZXT)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3424761
Asus P5QC Mobo
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4016444
XFX Geforce 9800 GTX + <-- (unsure yet its either this or a regular GT or GTX)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4037153
OCZ Sli-Ready 4Gb Ram
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3404049

i also am unsure of a power supply how many watts do you guys think i should have? Please and thank you guys

I've changed a couple of things in this rig and thanks to lollerskater69 he convinced me to go with a Cooler Master case. So heres what i changed:

New Cooler Master Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137
Again with lollerskater69's advice im going with a good Cpu cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835154002
Change the CM's side panel to a clear one(later on though not asap):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811999177
Nvidia Geforce 9800 GT Superclocked:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=E145-9826

Yea im still not sure about a PSU any of you guys recommend one? i wouldnt go past $125 unless necessary. What do you guys think?

King Wookie · Dec 26, 2008, 05:39 PM

Your best bet for the psu is probably the Corsair HX520 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001

Otherwise stick with good brands such as Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, Silverstone, Thermaltake, Zalman, etc. DON'T skimp on the psu.

The rest of the build looks pretty good.

Spook · Dec 26, 2008, 05:55 PM

Well the current computer im using has a Ultra X-connect of 500-Watt. Ultra came out pretty good for me and this one is on sale just don't know if its good enough. what do you guys think? if not ill aim towards that Corsair King Wookie

Thanks by the way.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...393&CatId=1483

kysg · Dec 27, 2008, 07:09 PM

hmm I haven't heard too much on ultra but that corsair should be a good option. yea. It maybe a good option.

Spook · Dec 27, 2008, 07:15 PM

Thank kysg i appreciate it ^^ . Aww man tigerdirect stopped putting the memory and the E8400 on sale oh well on to newegg lol. Thanks for all your help guys. now i just need to convince my dad that everything will fit in the case, if only you guys could help there lol.

kysg · Dec 27, 2008, 07:18 PM

what case is it tempest????

if it's tempest show him the actual pics and remind him that due to the fact that its a mid tower is a sure damn thing that a ATX board will fit in that case.

and If your dad want's to see a cramped case pm me and I'll show you mine and he can see the difference.

Dec 27, 2008, 07:21 PM

If you go for the HX520W, you wont be needing to worry about power issues. Mine runs all my specs + my quad @ 3.6Ghz easily.

Spook · Dec 28, 2008, 12:12 AM

Lol thanks guys you've been nothing but help these few days ^^. Also would like to thank lollerskater69 for immense help too ^^. Yea im going to go with that CoolerMaster 690 It looks pretty good, and good enough for me. Thanks guys.

_jM · Dec 28, 2008, 08:12 AM

I would ditch the nvidia for a 4850, cause the p45 chip is based for crossfire. Also save some cash and go for the E5200, and I would change the board over to the P5Q PRO. Better OCer and solid performance(even with the E5200) IMO

apheX? · Dec 28, 2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spook

Hey All at Techpowerup im new here :P names Spook. well im building a new comp so far this is what i got.

Core 2 Duo E8400
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3574211
Apevia X-Jupiter (i was going to go with the Tempest by NZXT)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3424761
Asus P5QC Mobo
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4016444
XFX Geforce 9800 GTX + <-- (unsure yet its either this or a regular GT or GTX)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4037153
OCZ Sli-Ready 4Gb Ram
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3404049

i also am unsure of a power supply how many watts do you guys think i should have? Please and thank you guys

GT performs much lower than that of the GTX and if your getting the GTX you get the GTX+ its been upgraded to a + for a reason and besides i doubt ull find many suppliers with normal GTX's anymore.

For the power supply I would recommend the Corsair HX620w - Modular, high efficiency great psu.

pepsi71ocean · Dec 28, 2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spook

Yea im still not sure about a PSU any of you guys recommend one? i wouldnt go past $125 unless necessary. What do you guys think?

I would recommend a Silverstone PSU, but this guide here will help you gain an understanding of good and Bad PSU's. PSU Guide by panchoman Its a great guide and ive used it a few times. My Silverstone PSU is also a single rail PSU, not a multi-rail, which i would recommend for your gfx card.

kysg · Dec 28, 2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepsi71ocean

I would recommend a Silverstone PSU, but this guide here will help you gain an understanding of good and Bad PSU's. PSU Guide by panchoman Its a great guide and ive used it a few times. My Silverstone PSU is also a single rail PSU, not a multi-rail, which i would recommend for your gfx card.

There is more options than silverstone although I do agree they are very good. lets not forget seasonic, pcp&C, and xigmatek, FSP

and unfortunately single rails cost more than multi rails...

pepsi71ocean · Dec 28, 2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kysg

There is more options than silverstone although I do agree they are very good. lets not forget seasonic, pcp&C, and xigmatek, FSP

and unfortunately single rails cost more than multi rails...

you are right about single rail PSU's costing more, but i always found that multi rails had more issues when it came to powering higher end gfx cars, that required more amps on the +12v rail.

a gfx card that needs 30a for power, will be under powered if the rail has only 22, or 24a

kysg · Dec 28, 2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepsi71ocean

you are right about single rail PSU's costing more, but i always found that multi rails had more issues when it came to powering higher end gfx cars, that required more amps on the +12v rail.

a gfx card that needs 30a for power, will be under powered if the rail has only 22, or 24a

This is true but it depends on the card...which if it was a 4850x2, I'd understand. I know mine pushes, 18a on the +12v so I probably will be looking into a new PSU in the future.

Spook · Dec 28, 2008, 08:52 PM

Guys with your help and lollerskater69's i think i've finally made up my mind lol heres probably the final build!
Intel E8400 and ATI 4830 combo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.149121
Biostar Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138123
OCZ Fatal1ty Ram:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227334
OCZ PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010

boredgunner · Dec 28, 2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spook

Hey All at Techpowerup im new here :P names Spook. well im building a new comp so far this is what i got.

Core 2 Duo E8400
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3574211
Apevia X-Jupiter (i was going to go with the Tempest by NZXT)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3424761
Asus P5QC Mobo
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4016444
XFX Geforce 9800 GTX + <-- (unsure yet its either this or a regular GT or GTX)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4037153
OCZ Sli-Ready 4Gb Ram
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3404049

i also am unsure of a power supply how many watts do you guys think i should have? Please and thank you guys

I don't know about the case, but the rest is good. Swap out the video card for an EVGA 9800GTX+, EVGA has better warranty and their version (the newer one) is 9 inches long (vs 10.5 on all other models) and only uses one 6 pin PCI-E power cable. The other 9800GTX's use two. The 9800GTX+ is better than the HD 4850 so stick with that choice. As for the PSU, make sure its a quality brand with at least 450W.

LittleLizard · Dec 28, 2008, 09:13 PM

the 4830 is a crippled 4850, if you cant afford a 4850 its ok, go for it and dont use ocz fatal1ty ram, they are charging you for the brand name (i mean fatal1ty), go with ocz gold

Dec 25, 2008, 10:26 PM	#1
Spook Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 55 (0.03/day) Thanks: 74 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Im unsure of this build guys Hey All at Techpowerup im new here :P names Spook. well im building a new comp so far this is what i got. Core 2 Duo E8400 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3574211 Apevia X-Jupiter (i was going to go with the Tempest by NZXT) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3424761 Asus P5QC Mobo http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4016444 XFX Geforce 9800 GTX + <-- (unsure yet its either this or a regular GT or GTX) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4037153 OCZ Sli-Ready 4Gb Ram http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3404049 i also am unsure of a power supply how many watts do you guys think i should have? Please and thank you guys

System Name:	Old Piece of Cr@p \ New Dark Phantom
Processor:	Intel Celeron 2.70GHZ\ Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Motherboard:	i have no idea it uses a Intel Dp45Pt or something like that\ Biostar TP45HP
Cooling:	Stock..\ Stock Intel Cooling
Memory:	1 HyperX 512Mb and 1GB of Kingston\ 2x2 (4GB) A-DATA Vitesta EXTREME Edition 4-4-4-12
Video Card:	Nvidia 7600GS AGP 512MB Edition\ Sapphire Ati Radeon HD 4830 512mb GDDR3
Hard Disk:	old Seagate 40Gb primary and Old WD 320GB Slave\ Maxtor 40GB EIDE
Optical Drive:	a Sony DRU- 820A\ LG Blu-Ray Drive
CRT/LCD Model:	A Dell 22" bought recently\ Dell 20" intergrated Cam,Mic
Case:	Busted up Dimension 4400\ Cooler Master 690
Sound Card:	Diamond 7.1 Audio\ Intergrated Surround Sound 7.1
PSU:	Ultra X-connect 500 Watt\ Corsair 650TX
Software:	photoshop, lots of gaming, ALOT of music, XP PRO SP3
Benchmarks:	None cant handle anything new nowadays... \ CAN HANDLE ANYTHING I NEED for now

System Name:	The Lizard
Processor:	Intel Core 2 Duo E4600
Motherboard:	Zotac G41 MAT-A-E
Cooling:	Intel Stock Fan
Memory:	2GB Kingston Value DDR2 @ PC2 5300
Video Card:	XFX GeForce 8600 GT 512mb DDR2
Hard Disk:	160GB Samsung F1 Sata
Optical Drive:	Samsung WriteMaster DVD R/RW
CRT/LCD Model:	AOC 917Sw 19' LCD
Case:	Generic Black Case
Sound Card:	Onboard Realtek
PSU:	Biswal 500W
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate x64

System Name:	Old Piece of Cr@p \ New Dark Phantom
Processor:	Intel Celeron 2.70GHZ\ Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Motherboard:	i have no idea it uses a Intel Dp45Pt or something like that\ Biostar TP45HP
Cooling:	Stock..\ Stock Intel Cooling
Memory:	1 HyperX 512Mb and 1GB of Kingston\ 2x2 (4GB) A-DATA Vitesta EXTREME Edition 4-4-4-12
Video Card:	Nvidia 7600GS AGP 512MB Edition\ Sapphire Ati Radeon HD 4830 512mb GDDR3
Hard Disk:	old Seagate 40Gb primary and Old WD 320GB Slave\ Maxtor 40GB EIDE
Optical Drive:	a Sony DRU- 820A\ LG Blu-Ray Drive
CRT/LCD Model:	A Dell 22" bought recently\ Dell 20" intergrated Cam,Mic
Case:	Busted up Dimension 4400\ Cooler Master 690
Sound Card:	Diamond 7.1 Audio\ Intergrated Surround Sound 7.1
PSU:	Ultra X-connect 500 Watt\ Corsair 650TX
Software:	photoshop, lots of gaming, ALOT of music, XP PRO SP3
Benchmarks:	None cant handle anything new nowadays... \ CAN HANDLE ANYTHING I NEED for now

Dec 26, 2008, 03:22 AM	#4
a111087 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Posts: 2,521 (1.12/day) Thanks: 240 Thanked 190 Times in 157 Posts System Specs	On Apevia's fans, they did faulty wiring. Yeah, they are that bad. resulted in short, smoke and some melted wires... that all I have to say about them __________________

Dec 25, 2008, 10:41 PM	#2
LittleLizard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Latin America, Uruguay Posts: 3,380 (2.06/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 584 Times in 516 Posts System Specs	1 - go with the tempest 2- with a quality 500w - 600w you will be fine 3 - change the videocard for a 4850 and then crossfire

Dec 26, 2008, 03:09 AM	#3
Spook Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 55 (0.03/day) Thanks: 74 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	But you know whats funny the tempest wont fit in my computer desk so thats why i decided to change. i am a bit unsure of the case since i couldnt find any good benchmarks on it. i need a case that supplies a good amount of airflow since im a gamer. hmmm ATI im usually with Nvidia ill go check it out. Thanks by the way.

Processor:	Intel Q9400
Motherboard:	asus p5q-pro
Cooling:	Ultra120
Memory:	6GB ddr2
Video Card:	NVS 290
Hard Disk:	3TB + 1.5TB
Optical Drive:	ASUS DVD burner
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung F2380
Case:	Silverstone Fortress FT02B
Sound Card:	Creative X-Fi
PSU:	750W PC P&C
Software:	win 7 ultimate 64bit

System Name:	Black Widow
Processor:	AMD Phenom 9850BE @ 2.8Ghz
Motherboard:	Biostar TA790GX3
Cooling:	Arctic Cooling Alpine 64
Memory:	8 GB OCZ Platinum @ 800
Video Card:	Sapphire Radeon HD4870 1GB
Hard Disk:	WD 160 gb, wd 40 gb, WD 250 gb SATA, WD 1tb SATA
Optical Drive:	ASUS Sata DVD Burner
CRT/LCD Model:	Acer 22 in. LCD
Case:	Cooler Master HAF 932
Sound Card:	SB Audigy 2
PSU:	BFG 650w
Software:	Win 7 64 bit

Dec 26, 2008, 03:59 AM	#6
Spook Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 55 (0.03/day) Thanks: 74 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for all the replies guys i just spoke with my dad and he said it doesnt matter upon the size and that i should stick with the Tempest just in case that everything wont fit in there. now that i think of it the 9800 is pretty big....yea ill go with the Tempest

Dec 26, 2008, 03:05 PM	#7
kysg Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pacoima, CA Posts: 974 (0.56/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 99 Times in 96 Posts System Specs	yep that build is fine.

System Name:	Workhorse lappy
Processor:	AMD A6 3420
Memory:	8GB DDR3 1066
Video Card:	ATI radeon 6520G
Hard Disk:	OCZ Vertex4 128GB SSD SATAIII
CRT/LCD Model:	15inch LCD
Software:	Windows 7 64bit

Dec 26, 2008, 03:52 PM	#8
J-Man Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oakham, UK Posts: 2,035 (0.92/day) Thanks: 78 Thanked 83 Times in 81 Posts System Specs	Good rig.

System Name:	Watercooled beast
Processor:	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.02GHz
Motherboard:	ASUS Rampage Formula X48
Cooling:	Swiftech Apogee GTZ, Black Ice GTX Xtreme 480, EK 250 Rev 2, EK 4870 X2, MCP655, 1/2" Tygon Tubing
Memory:	4GB DDR2 OCZ @ 1066MHz 2.1V
Video Card:	HIS ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 800 on core, 1000 on memory (overclocked in CCC)
Hard Disk:	500GB Maxtor Diamondmax 22 SATA II 32MB Cache
Optical Drive:	Sony NEC Optiarc 20x DVD RW SATA DL & LG 20x DVD RW SATA DL
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung 24" SM245B
Case:	SilverStone TJ07 black/windowed version
Sound Card:	Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty + Logitech Z-5500
PSU:	Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W Modular
Software:	Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Retail

Dec 26, 2008, 05:39 PM	#10
King Wookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,031 (0.52/day) Thanks: 873 Thanked 280 Times in 224 Posts System Specs	Your best bet for the psu is probably the Corsair HX520 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001 Otherwise stick with good brands such as Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, Silverstone, Thermaltake, Zalman, etc. DON'T skimp on the psu. The rest of the build looks pretty good. __________________ “Excellent. My 32x DVD drive killed my cat.” -Sasqui “Soap Vaseline Steel Wool Microwave. Run.” -CyberDruid “Yeah, MS is not to be confused with MicroSoft which is a chronic, often disabling, Central Processing Unit nervous system disease.” -Kreij

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Processor:	Intel i5 750 @ stock for now
Motherboard:	EVGA P55 LE
Cooling:	Corsair H50 with 2 x Zalman ZM-F3 push/pull
Memory:	2 x 2g team extreem DDR3 2000
Video Card:	Asus GTX 460 Top
Hard Disk:	Seagate 500.12, Seagate 320.11
Optical Drive:	LG DVD RW
CRT/LCD Model:	BenQ FP222W - 22 inches
Case:	CM 590 with 5x various fans (Thermalright/Noctua)
Sound Card:	Onboard
PSU:	Corsair HX620
Software:	XP home SP3

Dec 26, 2008, 05:55 PM	#11
Spook Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 55 (0.03/day) Thanks: 74 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Well the current computer im using has a Ultra X-connect of 500-Watt. Ultra came out pretty good for me and this one is on sale just don't know if its good enough. what do you guys think? if not ill aim towards that Corsair King Wookie Thanks by the way. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...393&CatId=1483

Dec 27, 2008, 07:09 PM	#12
kysg Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pacoima, CA Posts: 974 (0.56/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 99 Times in 96 Posts System Specs	hmm I haven't heard too much on ultra but that corsair should be a good option. yea. It maybe a good option.

Dec 27, 2008, 07:15 PM	#13
Spook Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 55 (0.03/day) Thanks: 74 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank kysg i appreciate it ^^ . Aww man tigerdirect stopped putting the memory and the E8400 on sale oh well on to newegg lol. Thanks for all your help guys. now i just need to convince my dad that everything will fit in the case, if only you guys could help there lol.

Dec 27, 2008, 07:18 PM	#14
kysg Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pacoima, CA Posts: 974 (0.56/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 99 Times in 96 Posts System Specs	what case is it tempest???? if it's tempest show him the actual pics and remind him that due to the fact that its a mid tower is a sure damn thing that a ATX board will fit in that case. and If your dad want's to see a cramped case pm me and I'll show you mine and he can see the difference.

Dec 27, 2008, 07:21 PM	#15
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	If you go for the HX520W, you wont be needing to worry about power issues. Mine runs all my specs + my quad @ 3.6Ghz easily.

Dec 28, 2008, 12:12 AM	#16
Spook Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 55 (0.03/day) Thanks: 74 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Lol thanks guys you've been nothing but help these few days ^^. Also would like to thank lollerskater69 for immense help too ^^. Yea im going to go with that CoolerMaster 690 It looks pretty good, and good enough for me. Thanks guys.

Dec 28, 2008, 08:12 AM	#17
_jM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ocala,FL Posts: 1,076 (0.59/day) Thanks: 309 Thanked 174 Times in 157 Posts System Specs	I would ditch the nvidia for a 4850, cause the p45 chip is based for crossfire. Also save some cash and go for the E5200, and I would change the board over to the P5Q PRO. Better OCer and solid performance(even with the E5200) IMO __________________

System Name:	The money pit v.2 (v.1 is the wife!)
Processor:	Core2Quad-Q9550@3.9ghz/1860mhzFSB @1.344v
Motherboard:	ASUS Maximus II Formula = best damn P45 OCer out there!
Cooling:	CoolerMster V8-- Custom WC system on the way! =]
Memory:	8GB DOMINATORS @1100mhz 5-5-5-18
Video Card:	EVGA GTX 280
Hard Disk:	150GB WesternDigital Velociraptor OS Drive/1 WD 500AAKS for Storage
Optical Drive:	Lite-On 22X SATA DVD Burner w/Lightscribe
CRT/LCD Model:	SAMSUNG 2243SWX 22" LCD
Case:	Cooler Master Cosmos S w/custom lighting and cable management
Sound Card:	X-Fi Titanium (Fatality edition) - paired with RAZER Barracuda's
PSU:	CORSAIR HX1000W modular PSU
Software:	Windows 7 RC 7100--eats vista for breakfast lunch and dinner!
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System Name:	Evolution X
Processor:	Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz
Motherboard:	Foxconn Blood Rage X58
Cooling:	Coolermaster V8 / TT TunderBlades
Memory:	Corsair Dominator 1600MHz DDR3 3x1GB
Video Card:	XFX 8800GTS 512mb
Hard Disk:	Western Digital Black 500GB 7200rpm 32mb
Optical Drive:	HP DVD 1060i 20x / Sony DVD+R 20x
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung T200 1680x1050
Case:	Thermaltake Armor+MX (Black Interior)
Sound Card:	SONAR X-Fi Audio Card (Onboard)
PSU:	Corsair HX620w
Software:	Windows Vista 32bit
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System Name:	The Grand Phoenix Clusterflop
Processor:	AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb @3.4GHz
Motherboard:	ASRock 870 EXTREME3
Cooling:	Xigmatec S1284 (Lapped)1x200mm, 4x120mm
Memory:	Muskin Silverline 4GB DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) 9-9-9-24
Video Card:	eVGA GTX 470 SC Edition 1280mb RAM (C/S/M)(640/1280/1705)
Hard Disk:	2x500GB Seagate, 32MB Cache 1xWD 40GB UMD IDE Hdd.
Optical Drive:	ASUS-1 DVD R-,R+/CD-R, CD-RW, LG Lightscribe DVD writer, Norcent CD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	SAMSUNG 22" LCDTV HD Monitor and Samsung 24"
Case:	COOLER MASTER RC-690
Sound Card:	USB 2.0 Sound (USB out to my Stero System)
PSU:	Thermaltake XT TPX-775M 775W
Software:	Windows XP Home SP3

Dec 28, 2008, 08:52 PM	#23
Spook Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 55 (0.03/day) Thanks: 74 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Guys with your help and lollerskater69's i think i've finally made up my mind lol heres probably the final build! Intel E8400 and ATI 4830 combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.149121 Biostar Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138123 OCZ Fatal1ty Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227334 OCZ PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010

System Name:	The Monolith
Processor:	Intel Core i5 760 @ 4.2 GHz
Motherboard:	EVGA P55 FTW
Memory:	Mushkin Enhanced Radioactive 8GB DDR3 1600 CL9
Video Card:	EVGA GeForce GTX 680 FTW LE
Hard Disk:	Intel 330 Series 180GB + WD Caviar 320GB
Optical Drive:	ASUS DRW-24B1ST SATA
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell ST2310
Case:	Raidmax RAPTOR
Sound Card:	Cooler Master Storm Sirus Headset
PSU:	Antec TruePower New 750W
Software:	Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Benchmarks:	3DMark 11: P9808 SuperPI 32M: 9m 09s

Dec 28, 2008, 09:13 PM	#25
LittleLizard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Latin America, Uruguay Posts: 3,380 (2.06/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 584 Times in 516 Posts System Specs	the 4830 is a crippled 4850, if you cant afford a 4850 its ok, go for it and dont use ocz fatal1ty ram, they are charging you for the brand name (i mean fatal1ty), go with ocz gold

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