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Old 03-19-2009, 10:36 PM   #1
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Step up to EVGA Classified?

Hey guys,

With some discounts I got, I ended up with a little bit of play money in my build budget...around $170.

Do you think I should get 6GB more of the OCZ RAM, or should I step up my EVGA mobo to the EVGA x58 Classified? I'm not really a gamer, so I definitely won't be utilizing the 3 way SLI/PhsyX/sound card setup that they are advertising with the Classified. I'm doing more photo editing and hi-def video work. I'll probably be throwing a sound card in there. I do kind of like the layout of the new Classified board better...it's one sweet looking board. What do you think?

Here are the parts I have:

Core i7 920
EVGA x58 SLI mobo
EVGA GTX 285 SC
CoolerMaster HAF 932
OCZ Platinum 3x 2GB DDR 1600
WD Caviar Black 750GB x3
Corsair 750 watt PSU
Samsung 22x DVD burner
Vista Ultimate 64-bit
MS Home and Student 2007

Thanks!!

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Old 03-27-2009, 03:43 PM   #2
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If you're going to do some heavy overclocking and plan on water or subambient cooling (or at least a TRUE), then yes, get the Classified.

Otherwise, only get it if you think the looks are worth the extra money.

I do agree, it's a nice looking board.......
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