New Computer Build, help with parts

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by IanTheGeek, Feb 18, 2007.

  1. IanTheGeek

    IanTheGeek Private First Class

    Hey Everyone!
    So, I decided that my previous BFG 7900 GTX and AMD 4200+ just weren't going to cut it for Cryotek's new "Crysis" and "Unreal Tournament 2007". So, I am building a new machine.

    What I know that I'll be purchasing:
    ASUS P5N32-E SLI (Already Purchased)
    Intel QX6700 Quad-Core (Already Purchased)
    Dual BFG 8800 GTX OCd Water Cooled Editions in SLi
    Thermaltake Mozart TX
    As for the RAM, I was thinking that I would get:
    CORSAIR XMS2 DOMINATOR 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
    I would like to know if this RAM would be as "top of the line" as all the other products, or if I should get something better. Keep in mind that I would like to keep the RAM cost under $300
    And I was thinking about getting this cooler for the CPU:
    Thermaltake Symphony
    I don't really know what the best water cooling system is. If you know of something that is more effective than this one, please tell me. I would like to stay away from phase change (don't want to even think about water dripping on an $800 video card).

    As for the cooling for the video cards, I was going to use the Thermaltake Bigwater 745 Pump and reservoir, but add on about 4 radiators (they will all fit in the mozart tx).

    Any opinions, thoughts of potential incompatibility, or thoughts in general please share. Thanks for you input everyone!

    IanTheGeek
     
  2. baklogic

    baklogic The Tinkerer

    Looks a great system, but a bit more than I can chew on, yet.- I have looked at all the components, from your links.
    I consider myself still a novice at that level.
    I reckon it will fly, but when I look at systems that can take 8 gb memory, I wonder if you have had a look at HyperOs, Hyperdrive, where the 8 gb of Ram can be used to simulate an ultra fast Hard drive.
     
  3. IanTheGeek

    IanTheGeek Private First Class

    For a while I shifted my attention to scuzzy (SCSI) and RAM chips that cost $600, with way more power than what I have listed above. However... I went to futuremark.com and looked at the highest 3dmark06 score. "k|ngp|n" is the record holder, with almost that exact same setup. I guess you could say I'm "modeling" my computer after his (or copying). Anyways, I only want to purchase what will be necessary. 8Gb of RAM, I can't see that being utilized for quite some time, so I think that I'll stay away from it :).
     
  4. baklogic

    baklogic The Tinkerer

    As I said, that system is way over my little E6400 core 2 duo, that I am putting together, and my present ability.
    I just thought you might be interested in the ability to run up to 8 gb, in a seperate 5 1/2 slot in your base unit.-- We can all dream.
     
    Last edited: Feb 18, 2007
  5. IanTheGeek

    IanTheGeek Private First Class

    Yeah, 8Gb would be fun to show off, but a bit overkill I think :)
     
  6. baklogic

    baklogic The Tinkerer

    I think, like myself, you would love to try all the best out, but we have to stop dreaming sometime, otherwise, we will be right paupers.:(
    The Computer will be all that is left in the 'front room',
    We can use as a telly, sit on the dog, and use the packing boxes to keep warm.
    Seriously, Good luck with it though, Perhaps next year, I will look at Quod core, but, not right now.:seeya
     

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