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Old 08-22-2010, 01:45 PM   #2
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Would look to a different brand of video card like Sapphire/Asus/HIS. XFX has had issues.
The recommended HD brand is WD and the WD Black is the top choice.
Don't see any optical drive or OS on your list.
You want dual channel ram not triple, and only need 1333 speed ram unless your OCing.
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Old 08-23-2010, 09:20 PM   #3
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no problem no problem, Any graphic card you recommend that will work well with that mobo for the same price as the radeon?
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Old 08-23-2010, 09:51 PM   #4
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no problem no problem, Any graphic card you recommend that will work well with that mobo for the same price as the radeon?
Newegg.com - ASUS ROG MATRIX 5870 P/2DIS/2GD5 Radeon HD 5870 Platinum 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
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Old 08-23-2010, 09:57 PM   #5
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Are you certain you want an overclockers motherboard? I picked an Asus Formula board because that's what I have fun doing.

Get a WD instead of the Seagate...more reliable plus the Black has a 5 year warranty.

XFX is at the bottom of the trash heap when it comes to reliability and customer support. Pick an EVGA, Diamond or HIS graphics card.
http://www.pcmech.com/forum/video-au...rd-rating.html

I think a Radeon 5870 is between an Nvidia 470 and a 480. See Tom's Hardware for a comparison list.
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Old 08-25-2010, 05:08 PM   #6
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Yes I am sure, Thanks for everything.

Is there any dual channel ram you recommend? Turns out that graphic card is a little toooo pricey. I need one around 300-400..

You guys know of any good blueray burner/players?
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Radeon 5850 but if you find a discount on the 5870 take it!
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Newegg.com - A-DATA Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model AX3U1600GB2G9-2G

Get one or two kits for 4gb or 8gb.

You can get a 1gb 5870.

Newegg.com - HIS H587FN1GD Radeon HD 5870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
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Old 08-25-2010, 08:22 PM   #9
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If it was me I would get the stand alone Antec 900, or even the 900 Two, and then up the PSU to at least a 750w-850w or even higher.

The 650w PSU that comes with the case that you linked would probably be fine for your system for now but with GPU minimum power requirements constantly rising it might be best to give yourself a little headroom. It's nice to have it there when it comes time for future upgrades.
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With promo code: EMCYWNT25 you can get an OCZ GameXStream 850w PSU for $45 (after $30 rebate). Not sure how well OCZ handles their rebates but might be worth looking in to. It has four 12 volt rails instead of one, which is what I prefer, but looks like a good unit from a good company nonetheless.
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Actually a large single rail is now preferable. OCZ has also been having quality problems.

The EA650 in that case is strong enough for any single video card on the planet.
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Actually a large single rail is now preferable. OCZ has also been having quality problems.

The EA650 in that case is strong enough for any single video card on the planet.
Agreed on the large single rail. Maybe I worded it wrong but I meant to say that I prefer the single 12v rail over the multiple. One of the reasons I have a PC Power & Cooling 750w Blue in my system....60A on the 12v rail.
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