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newguy

newguy

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ok so im new at this whole build you own computer thing and ive compiles a list of components to build my own computer but im not sure if its all compatable or if im getting all i can out of my computer. im trying to build a decent gaming tower for less than $2,500.

here is my list


motherboard ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard $129.99
cpu AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 140W $215.00
hard drive (sata) Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1.5TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" $119.99 x4
video card (pcie) SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire $209.99 x2
case thermaltake element g VL10001W2Z $149.99
power supply thermaltake W0224RU Toughpower XT $259.99
ram (dual channel) 4GB 2000MHz DDR3 T1 Series Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP $148.99 x2
diskdrive 1 (sata) Pioneer Black Blu-Ray Combo SATA Model BDC-202BK - OEM $109.99
diskdrive 2 (sata) Pioneer CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model DVR-218LBK LabelFlash Support - OEM $44.99
raid controller Rosewill Silicon Image RC-209-EX PCI External e-SATA x2/ Internal SATA x4 1.5G HDD Controller Card Supports RAID0/1/5/0+1/ $29.99
total $2,137.86

please help.
thank you
 
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will all of my other hardware work with that asus mobo? and what size of power supply should i use?
and thank you.
 
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you know what forget that last post about the PSU, i didnt realize they even made 2gb video cards, and your going to sli them? id have to see the minimum requirements first
 
 
so something like this?
motherboard ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard $119.99
cpu AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W $179.99
hard drive (sata) Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3750528AS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" $79.99 x4
video card (pcie) SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire $209.99 x2
case thermaltake element g VL10001W2Z $149.99
power supply CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 $139.99
ram (dual channel) 4GB 2000MHz DDR3 T1 Series Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP $148.99 x2
diskdrive 1 (sata) Pioneer Black Blu-Ray Combo SATA Model BDC-202BK - OEM $109.99
diskdrive 2 (sata) Pioneer CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model DVR-218LBK LabelFlash Support - OEM $44.99
raid controller Rosewill Silicon Image RC-209-EX PCI External e-SATA x2/ Internal SATA x4 1.5G HDD Controller Card Supports RAID0/1/5/0+1/ $29.99
total $1,812.85
 
Looks good, I would still change the memory to G Skill Ripjaw. Have you though about instead of running two 4870 in Crossfire of just getting a 5850?
 
A 5850 overall will perform as good as a couple of 4870 in crossfire, less power, DirectX 11 and a 40nm. core. Plus when the prices drops on the 5850, get another one and have a kick butt system.

Ripjaw is just good memory with low timing and voltage
 
so instead of the two in crossfire just 1:
SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity
 
the differnce would be youd have one stronger card instead of two inferior cards, I had sli'd cards before, really Helps framerates and video converting, but my new card smokes my old 7900 gs sli'd

Ripjaw memory... I know nothing about it, maybe stranglehold will get back to you
 
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