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BinaryDemon · 07-04-08

Anyone care to take a look at this build and comment:

CASE: APEVIA X-Plorer ATXB8KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $59.99
PS: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply + ------
CPU: AMD Phenom 9850 BLACK EDITION 2.5GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HD985ZXAGHBOX $329.99
MB: Foxconn A7GM-S AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard $76.99
RAM: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P10664GK $94.99
VID: ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card $194.99
HD: HITACHI Deskstar P7K500 HDP725032GLA360 (0A35411) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $64.99
DVD: LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DH-20A4P-04 - OEM $22.99
MISC: SUPER TALENT INTAIN1MCR All-in-one Card Reader $9.99
OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD $99.99

Total shipped with tax: $954.91

Please no comments about how a Q6600 would perform better, I am posting this in the AMD section on purpose

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I am a little unsure about the motherboard, I was just trying to pick a 780G board that supported the 9850BE Phenom because I want to try Hybrid Crossfire with the IGP/Radeon 4850.

The reason I picked that case, is because it's also the one I am currently using and I like it, but I would like to hear some suggestions there.

So comments, suggestions?

SZayat · 07-04-08

Nice build.

Hybrid Crossfire is overrated [~7fps increase in games

], for such high-end CPU I'd rather get a better mobo, MSI K9A2 CF-F V2 is all good. Don't forget to get a good CPU cooler since all BE CPUs come fanless

, I recommend OCZ Vendetta 2 or XIGMATEK HDT-S963. Regarding the case, its all comes back depending on your budget. Personally, I dig Antec P182 and COOLER MASTER RC-690. The PSU is a bit an overkill, even for a crossfirex configuration go no more than 550 Watt. PC Power & Cooling and SeaSonic are some of the best brands out there. The rest is all good. Go for it tiger

The Master Chief · 07-04-08

why the micro atx

BinaryDemon · 07-04-08

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Originally Posted by SZayat

Nice build.

Hybrid Crossfire is overrated [~7fps increase in games

], for such high-end CPU I'd rather get a better mobo, MSI K9A2 CF-F V2 is all good. Don't forget to get a good CPU cooler since all BE CPUs come fanless

, I recommend OCZ Vendetta 2 or XIGMATEK HDT-S963. Regarding the case, its all comes back depending on your budget. Personally, I dig Antec P182 and COOLER MASTER RC-690. The PSU is a bit an overkill, even for a crossfirex configuration go no more than 550 Watt. PC Power & Cooling and SeaSonic are some of the best brands out there. The rest is all good. Go for it tiger

Thanks for the tips- I was considering the Hybrid Crossfire not only for the performance boost, but also the power savings. Are you sure about the BE's being fanless- newegg seems to say it comes with a heat sink and fan, athough I wouldnt be surprised if this was wrong. I think i'll take your advice and see if I cant save a few bucks on the powersupply. Other than the Hybrid Crossfire, I have no plans for 2x,3x, or 4x Crossfire.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Master Chief

why the micro atx

No reason, it was just one of the cheaper motherboards that supported the X4 9850.

vis213 · 07-05-08

hybrid crossfire isn't really worth it, I guess if it's there go ahead and use it though.

+1 on toning down the power supply. use the extra money for a bigger HDD, or a zalman 9700

Choggs396 · 07-05-08

Just FYI, Buy.com has a decent selection of Corsair PSU's (ranging from 450 to 1000 Watts), and they are usually priced cheaper than Newegg and a number of other online retailers.

I just bought a Corsiar TX750W from there, myself.

FallenFaux · 07-05-08

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Originally Posted by BinaryDemon

Thanks for the tips- I was considering the Hybrid Crossfire not only for the performance boost, but also the power savings. Are you sure about the BE's being fanless- newegg seems to say it comes with a heat sink and fan, athough I wouldnt be surprised if this was wrong. I think i'll take your advice and see if I cant save a few bucks on the powersupply. Other than the Hybrid Crossfire, I have no plans for 2x,3x, or 4x Crossfire.

No reason, it was just one of the cheaper motherboards that supported the X4 9850.

My 9850BE came with a stock HSF (its like the opteron HSF), but I bought a Xigmatek HDT and its an amazing cooler. If you do decide on a ATX motherboard i'd suggest the DFI 790FX its a great board for the price and it got my 9850 to 3ghz (till i had to RMA it b/c of a bad core >.<)