Which Build Would You Choose!!!

vxdesigns · Dec 15, 2007

porterjw · Dec 15, 2007

<head explodes>

Wow...that's a lot of options...

Honestly, I wouldn't go quad-core, though. And the Cd2 i would choose wouldn't be the one you had...hence the no vote.

vxdesigns · Dec 15, 2007

Sorry was in a hurry so had two #7 in there, so now you have 12 options instead of 11

Post your build if you think you have a better configuration.
Thanks!

paratwa · Dec 15, 2007

I picked #5 just because I hate seagate Hard drives. And I would change the GPU to a EVGA model.

vxdesigns · Dec 15, 2007

paratwa said:
I picked #5 just because I hate seagate Hard drives. And I would change the GPU to a EVGA model.

Have you had bad experience with seagate? I've always used Western Digital or Maxtor and they both seem to die way earlier than their warranty periods.

If it's the same Video Card does it really matter which GPU I choose? If so what would you recommend after EVGA? Asus, XFX, Galaxy, PNY etc?

lovely? · Dec 15, 2007

imsati, you wouldnt recommend quad cores? lol the (arguably) most important part of a powerful computer is the proc, quad cores are the way to go

vxdesigns · Dec 15, 2007

I agree especially when they are so cheap right now!

paratwa · Dec 15, 2007

EVGA has the best warrantys around, so it's safer to go with them.

I have used maxtor's, seagates and WD hard drives. My favorites have been the WD's. I still have a WD drive from 1997 that still works great. I use it for backing up small files. It's only a 1.2 gig.

I am also still using WD 80 gig drives from years ago. I have never had a failure on a WD drive.

Maxtor's are absolute crap. Every Maxtor I have used has failed.

Seagates have failed on me once. And since I have never had a WD fail, I stick with them.

The_Beast · Dec 15, 2007

I'd get build #12 or #5

Kill Bill · Dec 15, 2007

I voted 2 but 5 is also good

vxdesigns · Dec 16, 2007

Should I choose a sli motherboard or a non-sli?

Kesava · Dec 16, 2007

i like build 5. good and a decent price. but seriously, way too much to read.

and go a non sli mobo, i dont think its necessary.

vxdesigns · Dec 16, 2007

Yea I like the #5 the most as well. Yea I know it's hard work and I greatly appreciate all of your help.

About the motherboard I understand a sli mobo is not necessary but will I have more than enough power with a 8800GT?

Last thing I wanted to know is that what's the difference between these two Q6600s

http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SL9UM
http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLACR

Thanks!

Kilauea · Dec 16, 2007

The 2nd one has G0 stepping which is apparently better if you want to overclock.
The 8800GT should be enough for what you intend to do with it... but just in case, remind us what games you plan to play ?

vxdesigns · Dec 16, 2007

Kilauea said:
The 2nd one has G0 stepping which is apparently better if you want to overclock.
The 8800GT should be enough for what you intend to do with it... but just in case, remind us what games you plan to play ?

Okie well how do you figure which version of the q6600 your buying because I have yet to see "SL9UM" or "SLACR" in the description/detail on any of the Canadian websites.

I'm planning to play UT3, crysis and other latest games.

Kilauea · Dec 16, 2007

You have to hope ur getting what you want or maybe you can contact the supplier to see what model they have.

As for Crysis, here have a look at this chart: http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/12/12/geforce_8800_gts_512_mb/page11.html

Kukujang · Dec 16, 2007

paratwa said:
I picked #5 just because I hate seagate Hard drives. And I would change the GPU to a EVGA model.

Same me

vxdesigns · Dec 16, 2007

Okay based upon my own observation and from the help of you guys I have decided to stick with the BUILD #5. Although I will not order the exact setup but it will be 85% similar to that build.

"Kilauea" please check the following thread as you are the winner of the contest:

http://www.computerforum.com/105451-build-gaming-rig-win-4.html#post843583

Thanks alot to those who contributed.

Joe2005 · Dec 16, 2007

Build #5 but wait a month for the e8500.

vxdesigns · Dec 16, 2007

I appreciate your concern but I need to build this within next few days as I'm going abroad for a while.

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