The search for a cheap sli build :)

[americanmetal07]

PSU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103931
MOBO- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813135225

GPU's- 2x(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130283) or 2x(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150122)

CPU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116196
RAM-2x(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220071)
Cooling- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118115
PPU(maybee)
Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103006

Current Price:$1647.65+*

*(with the cheap-er gpu)
Questions-
1.Does that case work with the mobo?
2.Where do you buy the GPU connector for SLI mode... or do i even need that since the mobo is SLI supportive?
3. Any suggestions?

[freakitchen]

I wouldn't really consider going SLI on a budget. Since a single high powered card generally outperforms two lower-powered cards in SLI mode, it makes sense to get the single best video card you can afford.

There's nothing wrong with keeping an SLI option open for the future, in terms of upgrades, but certainly don't sacrifice the quality of your parts to achieve it straight away.

For instance, an ECS motherboard is rock-bottom in terms of quality. I'd highly recommend an ASUS or Intel motherboard. You also won't be able to make use of more than 2GB of RAM without a 64 bit operating system (there's little need for that much memory, at any rate).

FK

[Staren]

If you have to cut down to a lower card to buy two of them, don't do it. A single 7900GT will give you better quality then two lower powered cards. Where SLI helps is to give you a boost on fps. I would go with an SLI motherboard and PSU to be ready for it, but go with one of the better cards and get another one later.

[americanmetal07]

how about this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1117178782621
or a 512mb gpu

and drop it down to maybe 2gigs of ram maybe 2 1024's+ a 512 who knows

The psu and the mobo are already sli ready... ill just wait a little while till i go all insane with the dual gpu crap

[freakitchen]

I'd recommend either a 7900GT or GTX, they're the latest model line.

I'd get this motherboard, instead of the ECS. MUCH higher quality

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131578

2GB of RAM, in 2x1GB sticks, is the ideal configuration.

FK

[rspassey]

Remember you also have to purchase an OS - XP home will do just fine.

[jfk]

A single X1900XT or 7900GTX will outperform EITHER of those pairs of graphics cards, and do it much more cheaply, since you only need one card on no SLI certified PSU. If you're going to use SLI, get high end cards or don't bother with the additional expense for no benefit. JMO.

[americanmetal07]

now that i think about it, i dont really want to build one.
Can anybody give me some suggestions on some good cheap(2700-) gaming comps?

[freakitchen]

Did you really mean $2700 there?? I assume that's a typo, if so, what's your real budget?

FK

[americanmetal07]

hmm im looking into the Dell xps 600
its sweet

[blue60007]

You could build something that performs just as well for much less Looks like they are out of stock anyways.

[Staren]

Seriously, if you are working with that high of a budget (that's NOT a cheap gaming computer), you can really build better for less. A true gamer for that kind of skratch, you don't want to buy.

[americanmetal07]

Originally Posted by blue60007 Looks like they are out of stock anyways.

They are out of the renegade(Special Edition of the 600).. the one thats over $7000


now the one im looking is a regular 600 at is $2689

and im looking into dell b/c i can pay monthly
specs:

Pentium D- Dual Core 3.0 ghz
XP media edition
256mb 7800 FTX
160GB ATA 7200RPM
AGEIA physX PPU accelerator
2gb DDR2 SDRAM 667mhz-4 DIMMS
20in widescreen monitor
Sound Blaster XFI
blah blah blah

[Staren]

Pentium D- Dual Core 3.0 ghz

This isn't so bad

XP media edition

Waste of money, a free media app like GBPVR does the same thing and does it better.

256mb 7800 FTX

Not top of the line anymore. If you are going this high anyway, you want the 7900GTX for sure

160GB ATA 7200RPM

You should have an SATA 10,000 RPM drive for the price your paying for this comp.

AGEIA physX PPU accelerator

Don't know enough to comment on this.

2gb DDR2 SDRAM 667mhz-4 DIMMS

2 DIMMS of 1GB would give you a small performance boost, would be a little better cooling, and would give you upgrade room if you end up using this system for a few years.

20in widescreen monitor
Sound Blaster XFI
blah blah blah

Alright, if you really want to buy, please at least get the best system you can. Don't let them cheap out on how they build the system that could cost you small performance hits when you are paying so much.

[blue60007]

I would imagine that they will hit you with the interest, so make sure you find all that stuff out. Personally, I would build something that I could afford to buy right then, however, it's your money, your choice.

I'm sure glad you weren't going to waste your money on a $7000 Dell...when I googled XPS 600 that's what came up.

[americanmetal07]

how about this?

mobo- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128301
cpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103529
psu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817159056
gpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127097 THATS A MONSTER HEATSINK!
RAM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146841

just thinking hmm

[blue60007]

I'd look at a dual core instead...I think the 4200+ X2 is in the same range. A dual core will be more "future proof".