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xquisit
I have a $450 (tax included) budget for a CPU/Mobo.

I have purchased a combo deal for $262 (including tax), and I have to figure out how to get the rebate for the product (psu):
XFX 5770
OCZ ModXStream 700w

I am in search of a CPU/MOBO/Memory for my new FPS gaming rig.

I would like to CF or have a triple GPU set up someday. Never know, I might hit the lotto and donate everything away after I buy 2 more monitors + 2 more GPUs.

I am new to the OC scene, well I cam back 2009 as an old member with two posts. I'm trying to read/learn as much as I can before winter session starts. So I am hoping to over clock the CPU/memory/GPU.

I am using my 2nd generation Western digital 250gb 16mb cache Caviar SE harddrive. Will upgrade to 2x WD Caviar Black in Raid 0, and a third for back up. I will purchase a g500 and gaming keyboard (best believe the keyboard will be a real gaming keyboard, i read a great sticky on here..will re-edit and get the name). I need advice on a great mousepad, and I'm not sure if I want cloth or not. Looking forward to buying a Samsung 2233RZ (1680x1050 @ 120hz) LCD Monitor. I will be sufficient air cooling for future OCn. Please keep in mind this paragraph has nothing to do with my budget.

Thank you for your time, and thanks in advance to any future posters.
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EVGA P55 Micro SLI Motherboard for $169.99

Core i5 750 Processor Boxed for 150 microcenter

OCZ Reaper Triple Channel 3G for 90
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detroitpc313
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186170 -144$

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0302727 - 200$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231222 - 84$

Total= 428 and thats a core i7 build
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I managed to get my build for just under $400 before I got my Corsair. Hope that helps you. Fudge with it any way you want.
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xquisit
can someone tell me why i didn't think of this before...

i was going to purchase an x4 965, and some mobo/corsair dominator
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Pen
A-Data 1600 DDR3 2x2GB - $69.99

Combo: Phenom II x2 Callisto 3.1GHz & Gigabyte motherboard - $144.88

//edit: I couldve swore I saw 250$ budget...

tsk tsk sorry
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Well this is an i5 build around 450 with tax

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.290360 - CPU + Mobo combo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231303 - G.Skill Ripjaw
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Originally Posted by detroitpc313
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186170 -144$

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0302727 - 200$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231222 - 84$

Total= 428 and thats a core i7 build

Since the OP wants to do 3 GPU in the future its best to go i7 1366 and x58 mobo just like this member linked or save a little more so he can have better choices in motherboards.
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xquisit
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Originally Posted by Pen
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A-Data 1600 DDR3 2x2GB - $69.99

Combo: Phenom II x2 Callisto 3.1GHz & Gigabyte motherboard - $144.88

//edit: I couldve swore I saw 250$ budget...

tsk tsk sorry

so youre the guy who finished my weed
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xquisit
ok so how about i9 - $200 @ microcenter

Foxconn Bloodrage, maybe Gti, maybe not.. doubt the Sonar Sound card is worth paying for, but maybe it is?

I doubt I have enough for 6gb ram now, but I might sell my current rig for $250..and get a Caviar/HAF case.
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xquisit
the i7 860 + biostar mobo for $240 was sold out... everywhere

so it wasn't ment to be.. what do you guys recommend?

im selling my current rig for $250, so thats enough for the case, optical drive, and harddrive

what about $450 for cpu/memory/mobo: what to get?

i will be crossfiring 5770s in the future, i have one atm
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xquisit
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Originally Posted by ritchwell
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Since the OP wants to do 3 GPU in the future its best to go i7 1366 and x58 mobo just like this member linked or save a little more so he can have better choices in motherboards.

Should I pay more and get a Foxconn Bloodrage? $212 <currently sold out>

This is what I plan

i7 920 - $200 (microcenter)
Foxconn Bloodrage - $212 (newegg)
G.Skill Ripjaw 4gb PC-12800 -$80 (newegg)
XFX 5790 - $155 (-$25 on newegg, combo /w psu)
OCZ ModXStream 700w ($40, $35 MIR +instant savings on newegg)

<Later will add>
Megahalems -$70
2x Scythe 120x38mm Fans- $40
Samsung 2233RZ - $300
Logitech g500 - $65
Steelseries G11 - $150
XFX 5770 - $180

[ I will sell my current rig, in my signature, for $250 ]
With that money:
HAF 922 - $60 (amazon)
WD Caviar Black - $70

I heard the memory, due to the coolers, wont fit with Megahalems in a HAF922/932 case. Is this true?

I might pick up the cooling + thermal compound at microcenter when I get my i7.

What does everyone think of this build?
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xquisit
I just realized, even if I wanted a i7 920/foxconn bloodrage.. I would have to get triple chanel memory

6gb = $150 at the least, and if so which do I get

someone with megahalems said ripjaws will get in the way on a foxconn bloodrage board =\\ is this true
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Something I read over on tom's hardware is that the P55 chipset boards made by foxconn having been having a lot of issues.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/25...choosing-parts
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