New I7 Build...

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omag321

New Member
Let me know what you guys think, and if anything should be changed...I already own the i7 930 and the asus motherboard...Its a mix between newegg and microcenter because i have a microcenter 5 minutes from my house and it would save shipping as well as some prices are just cheaper in the first place...

Processor
i7 930

Case/PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Combo...&AID=10446076&PID=3946032&SID=skim2305X575088

Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&AID=10446076&PID=3946032&SID=skim2305X575088

GPU
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0339334

HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&AID=10446076&PID=3946032&SID=skim2305X575088

Ram
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0301254


I believe that is it...If i forgot something, just add it in if you think i need it. Thank you very much for the help and am looking forward to getting this thing built so i can get my starcraft 2 games going!!!
 
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daisymtc

Active Member
PSU - That PSU can only use within Antec case. If you want to change to other brand, I think you would better off to regular ATX. However, it is good for the price.

Video card - How much is that game cost? MSI 5850 1GB is as low as $270 after rebate at newegg

RAM - OCZ RAM, some ppl say the gold series is not really good.
 
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omag321

New Member
daisymtc said:
PSU - That PSU can only use within Antec case. If you want to change to other brand, I think you would better off to regular ATX. However, it is good for the price.

Video card - How much is that game cost? MSI 5850 1GB is as low as $270 after rebate at newegg

RAM - OCZ RAM, some ppl say the gold series is not really good.
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Daisy - I have done a ton of research on that case as well as psu. People are saying its one of the quietest and most air efficient cases around. That Psu is designed by antec for that specific case.

The video card is all I want. I don't want the game, but I believe that was the cheapest? Someone linked me to it in the other forums, so I'm not sure. I'm only using it to play starcraft . So I dot need the top of the line, but what do you think about that card?

I also had been reading a ton of reviews on that ram, and people have been saying that if it works its incredible. However, I have been very hesitant to buy it based of the bad reviews. What would you recommend to buy? I heard good things about g skill or corsair. Any opinions?
 
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omag321

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XtremepballerX said:
Air efficient cases? LOL WUT!
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Oh, my bad. Was that too advanced for you? Here...ill explain. Air efficient means that the air being "blown" or "transported" around the case is done so in a way that it actually helps cool the inside, rather than just transfer the hot air around in a circle. You should look it up(the case) and check out the design, and you might have a better understanding.
 
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Gabe63

New Member
omag321 said:
Daisy - I have done a ton of research on that case as well as psu. People are saying its one of the quietest and most air efficient cases around. That Psu is designed by antec for that specific case.

The video card is all I want. I don't want the game, but I believe that was the cheapest? Someone linked me to it in the other forums, so I'm not sure. I'm only using it to play starcraft . So I dot need the top of the line, but what do you think about that card?

I also had been reading a ton of reviews on that ram, and people have been saying that if it works its incredible. However, I have been very hesitant to buy it based of the bad reviews. What would you recommend to buy? I heard good things about g skill or corsair. Any opinions?
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If you dont game the GPU is overkill, even a 5770 is really nice and can cut the price in half.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873&cm_re=5770-_-14-102-873-_-Product

I am not sure if your store location came up as mine but Frys sells Corsair and Kingston RAM for very good prices on sale. I would buy this first

http://www.frys.com/product/6253100?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I would just but a corsiar 650tx or 750tx before that PSU. I like a single rail with a single card, this is a 4 rail. If you only load one or two rails what is the point? You can get a 750tx for the same price. For the same price you can get this, none better for the power class.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012&Tpk=650hx

Price for performance

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&Tpk=650tx

750w, 1500+ 5 star review is not an accident

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006&Tpk=750tx
 
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omag321

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Thanks for the response gabe. I think i am going to go with this ram...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...eoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&Keywords=&Page=1

It seems to be getting good reviews all over, and for the price, its really holding its own. I was looking at the corsair dominators, but people are saying for the price, the g.skill is better. Any take on that?

ALso...for the PSU, i think i am going to go with the Antec. Simply because it was specifically built for the case i am getting. It has gotten great reviews as well, and its got a great combo deal with the case.

The GPU is my last decision. I do game, and that will be my priority for the computer. It will be mainly starcraft 2, but i want to be able to run pretty much any game at the top settings. If i cant run them on the highest settings, i want to be able to run them pretty close. I dont mind spending the money on the GPU, because its pretty much the essence to the gaming.

I am looking to really get my order straight and finished today, or tomorrow, so i can put it together by next week. I appreciate all the help everyone has given, and that everyone continues to give...:good:
 
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