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06-24-2009, 09:49 PM
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It's finally time to build!
I've run my current system for 6 years now. Pretty good for a first time builder, I think.
I'm ready to build myself a new one. Will be used for every day computing and gaming. I don't overclock or anything like that. Here is what I am coming up with. Let me know if you see anything I am overlooking or, see where I can save a buck or two  .I'll reuse my keyboard, mouse and monitor... Thanks!! HIS H487QT1GP Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported IceQ 4+ Turbo Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814161265 179.99 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131365 Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115202 CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D - Retail Item #: N82E16820145224 Combo deal 624.98 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 32-bit for System Builders - OEM Item #: N82E16832116490 Thermaltake WingRS 201 VJ60001N2Z Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811133076 Combo deal 215.98 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail 119.99 SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEM Model #:SH-S223Q Item #:N82E16827151173 27.99
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06-24-2009, 10:21 PM
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You need a 64 bit operating system if you are going to use 6gb of ram. Make ABSOLUTELY SURE whatever memory you use is on the Asus QVL for that motherboard. The i7 platform is proving to be EXTREMELY fussy.
You seem to be missing a hard drive. I recommend WD Black. The 1 TB is coming with a combo deal that throws in Acronis True Image right now. |
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06-25-2009, 05:09 PM
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Should I shy away from the i7??
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06-25-2009, 07:49 PM
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I would unless you have lots of experience building and debuging computers. If you get lucky it could work out flawless but it is very fussy platform to say the least. I like the LGA775 I think Intel did extremely well with them and by no means are they obsolete nor will they be for a few years. The Core 2 Duo processors are way ahead of their time and if you have an E8500 I doubt you can max it out unless you are doing some heavy duty rendering or Audio production.
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06-25-2009, 07:54 PM
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I'm going to have to re-think it now....I've only built an AMD, but I would imagine it's pretty much the same...
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