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06-19-2009, 11:16 AM
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New build (by a newbie)
Hello. I'm thinking of building my first computer with the following parts. I researched newegg and they seem to be compatible and well-rated...
Any thoughts? I realize that this probably won't do for cross-fire down the line (unless I get a beefier PSU). Thanks!! power: CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004 case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021 cpu: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail hard drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358 videocard: VisionTek 900244 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814129113 ram: OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2RPR800C44GK - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227267 dvd: SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151173 New heatsink: ASUS V-60 92mm Vapo Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=ASUS%20V-60 |
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06-19-2009, 11:43 AM
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Why are you getting a replacement heatsink?
If you want Crossfire certification for a couple 4870's the Corsair 750TX is on the list and it's only 20 bucks more than the 550VX. |
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06-19-2009, 11:54 AM
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Well, I probably won't be heavily gaming. So is getting a 750w for a single 4870 worth it in terms of power/heat/noise? As for the heatsink, a friend recommended that I get it for the CPU rather using the stock..
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06-19-2009, 12:27 PM
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If you are not going to be heavily overclocking, the stock heatsink is just fine, and if you don't use it, you will lose the 3 year processor warranty. There won't be a power/heat/noise issue with that PSU upgrade, if anything, it will run cooler.
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