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My SWEET i7 Build, any suggestions?

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So this is a list of my sweet setup on it's way and the deals I scored. Total spent, $1500 Did I miss anything? Did I screw up somewhere? Let me know what you think. My Brother works for Nvidia and told me to hold off on a nice GPU till the new one comes out cause it will blow everything else away on the market. That's why I'm weak in this area right now.

POWER SUPPLY
ABS Majesty series MJ1100-M Continuous [email protected]°C ATX12V/EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified, Single 12V Rail, Modular Flat Cable ... - Retail $229.99

CPU
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115202 $278.99
Newegg COMBO PRICE: $453.98

CPU COOLER
XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835233029 $44.96

GPU
XFX PVT96GYGF3 GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Retail $89.99 Comes with free copy of call of duty 4

CPU COMPOUND
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM $7.99

HARD DRIVE
Seagate Barracuda LP ST32000542AS 2TB 5900 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive $139.99

DVD DRIVE:
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM $25.99

FREE CABLE
Nippon Labs Premium 1M (3.28 ft.) SATA Cable with 2 right Angle Connectors for SATA I and SATA II Hard Drive Model SATA-1RR - Retail FREE WITH PURCHASE

NEWEGG TOTAL: $762.90 â€" 10% FROM BING AND 5% FROM PAYPAL = $648.46

MOTHERBOARD
FROM ZIPZOOMFLY: EVGA 141-BL-E760-A1 Intel X58 Classified Core i7 Socket 1366 PC3-12800 (DDR3-1600) E-ATX Motherboard Retail $398.99 - $30 MAIL IN REBATE â€" 5% FROM PAYPAL = $349.04

MEMORY
FROM AMAZON Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D Dominator 6 GB 3 x 2 GB PC3-12800 1600MHz 240-Pin DDR3 Core i7 Memory Kit $204.98

MONITOR:
TIGERDIRECT
Acer X213HBid 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 5ms, 1920x1080, 20000:1 Native, 60Hz, HDMI, Black $119.99 â€" 5% PAYPAL -8% Bing = $104.39

CASE
From: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Products.aspx?C=1272
Thermaltake SwordM VD5000BNA Black/ Silver Aluminum Extrusion ATX Full Tower Computer Case. Used coupon for $250 off = $167.06 including shipping

Mouse and Keyboad:
Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 V2 - OEM Newegg Item #: N82E16823109031 $29.99

TOTAL SYSTEM COST= $1,503.92
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I'd suggest getting a better GPU, maybe a 5850? Do you have anything that can hold you over until there available?
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I'd suggest getting a better GPU, maybe a 5850? Do you have anything that can hold you over until there available?

which do you suggest? Remember, I'm Nvidia family.
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I think the GPU is way underpowered compared to the rest of the rig, not to mention your motherboard is overkill for 1 gpu...if you are a nvidia fan maybe cheap GTX 260's? imo could have spent more on the video card and less on a diff board, maybe one even with USB 3.0 and Sata 6gbps if you wanted. Also, the power supply is total overkill, not sure about that PSU but I think the Corsair HX850 could be had for less and is totally sufficient for your needs and very efficient. Gotta love the flat modular cables. Went from the HX620 to M12D and totally miss the flat modular cables, really helps with cable management
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What he said ^^ gtx 295 then? lol
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You have to get a better GPU. Also, you don't need that big of a power supply. Save some money, get a cheaper PSU, add the money you save to a video card, and call it a day.

Please don't buy that 9600.
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THanks for the info guys, i'll see what changes I can make. won't the big power supply be nice/needed when a newer GPU comes out?
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Read his post. He's holding off for Fermi.
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ZainyAntics
Tying yourself down to 1 brand is the worst thing you can do when shopping for PC hardware -_- learn to love both worlds.
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I think you can also get cheaper and faster ram, try looking up the G.Skill Trident 2000Mhz. Think they are cheaper and from my experience are great sticks of ram. Might want to try different thermal compound. AS5 is so 3 years ago, look into some geil or noctua thermal compound. As for the PSU I don't think 2x 5970's on a high spec rig even draw close to 850w, not to mention the HX850 load tests well and goes at spec to like 1kw. Also, that HD is a nice capacity for price, but that is better for just storage, you might want a WD 1TB black which can be had for like 90 and will perform better, but it's upto you
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Read his post. He's holding off for Fermi.

Then hold off on buying everything else. Prices will drop by then.
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My Brother works for Nvidia and told me to hold off on a nice GPU till the new one comes out cause it will blow everything else away on the market. That's why I'm weak in this area right now.

I wont comment on the gpu but other than that this build looks solid. The only thing I would change is getting a second smaller hard drive for your operating system. And yes being tied down to one brand is the worst thing you can do..... but people like vettepilot77 and myself are stubborn


Edit: It took me two years to switch from AMD to Intel.
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Yes, I have a WD 500GB drive to throw in as well until I buy a solid state for the OS. What power would be suggested? I plan on putting in multiple gpu's. It sounds like a 850W would do the job.
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I wont comment on the gpu but other than that this build looks solid. The only thing I would change is getting a second smaller hard drive for your operating system. And yes being tied down to one brand is the worst thing you can do..... but people like vettepilot77 and myself are stubborn


Edit: It took me two years to switch from AMD to Intel.

Ha Ha, well like I said, I've got family that work for Nvidia my brother and my brother in-law both! A guy could be shot for buying the competition!!
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Really depends on how much you want spend on a PSU, but since your rig is already so high end i'd say the Corsair HX850 is the best PSU at the power range (also depends if you want modular, but trust me you do). It'll definitely power your rig for another couple of years.
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Ha Ha, well like I said, I've got family that work for Nvidia my brother and my brother in-law both! A guy could be shot for buying the competition!!



Very true, we wouldn't want you to die because of a video card....... And BTW you made the right choice
ROCK ON NVIDIA!!!
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I think it's odd that you spent $350 on the motherboard and $120 on the monitor, considering you look at the monitor a good deal more frequently than you look at the motherboard...
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good overall build, but like every1 has said the psu is a bit overkill and your current choice of vid card will bottleneck the rest of your rigs awesomeness... if you must stay with nvidia id suggest upping it to a 260 sc till fermi comes if you dont really want to go for the current highest nvidia card which would be the 295...

hope this helps

enjoy your new build
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you dont need that motherboard. your on budget air cooling and i dont think you will go tri configuration with GPUs at all soon. just a Asus P6t Deluxe V2 and then lower the PSU to a Corsair HX750 or 850. thatll dave you money and allow you to get a GTS250 or GTX260. if oyu want to wait for fermi just get a evga 260 then step up through there step up program. you just have to pay the difference between the 2 cards.
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I think it's odd that you spent $350 on the motherboard and $120 on the monitor, considering you look at the monitor a good deal more frequently than you look at the motherboard...

monitor was on extreme discount, that's why. $$ is not everything on the internet, the deals this weekend have been awesome!
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