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Old 01-20-2008, 11:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Final Check - Fir Freaking Finally...
I think I finally got my computer sold (waiting on the guy to email me so I can drop the computer off at his house and pick up the cash ($800)). Therefore, I am going to buy a new one right away. I've been looking at these parts for a while, but I don't know if anything better for the buck has come out in a few weeks, or if anything really good will come out. Here is what I'm thinking:
(I have Zalman 9700LED, Monitor, OS, KB, Mouse)

E8400 CPU - $204.99 - http://www.ncixus.com/products/27784...70E8400/Intel/
GIGABYTE P35-DS3R Mobo - $126.99 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813128050
Sapphire HD 3870 - $249.99 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814102713
G.SKILL 4GB DDR2 800 RAM - $94.99 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820231122
Corsair HX 520W PSU - $124.99 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817139001
Antec 900 - $119.99 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811129021
WD 320GB 7,200 HD - $79.99 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136074
Samsung 20X DVD+R - $29.99 - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827151153

Total Before MIR: $1031.92

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Old 01-20-2008, 11:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...OCZ%2b700W

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Old 01-20-2008, 11:58 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I would go with OCZ if it had modular cabling. I have the HX 520 W now and I barely use any of the cables, and as I'm planning on the Antec 900, which is short on space as it is, I'm going to need modular.
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Old 01-21-2008, 12:01 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I would go with OCZ if it had modular cabling. I have the HX 520 W now and I barely use any of the cables, and as I'm planning on the Antec 900, which is short on space as it is, I'm going to need modular.
I wish I had used a modular PSU when I built my stepsons system with that Antec 900. It really makes sense when using that case.
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Do all the other parts sound up to date? (in the sense that there aren't any better parts for that price out).
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It really does help, I cant imagine using the case without a modular supply, its not too wiring friendly even with one.

Also, Ive been hearing good things about the x38s as the newer motherboards for non-sli and shi, and since your grfx card is PCIE x2.0 you might as well get it if you have the money to spare.
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So you're going the ATI way? Good for you, the HD3870 is a great card!

I say you go with the modular PSU. And yes everything sounds up-to-date and great parts IMO.
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It really does help, I cant imagine using the case without a modular supply, its not too wiring friendly even with one.

Also, Ive been hearing good things about the x38s as the newer motherboards for non-sli and shi, and since your grfx card is PCIE x2.0 you might as well get it if you have the money to spare.
I do not have the money to spare.

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So you're going the ATI way? Good for you, the HD3870 is a great card!

I say you go with the modular PSU. And yes everything sounds up-to-date and great parts IMO.
Yeah, the HD 3870 only sounded like it got a little worse FPS than the 8800GT, and it has better image quality, and is $50 cheaper.
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Do all the other parts sound up to date? (in the sense that there aren't any better parts for that price out).
Yup. Perfect CPU-GFX combo. Should overclock and run like a dream
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Actually, 8800GT 512MB is cheaper and it performs around 15% faster than HD3870
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