Evolv
AKA , gt7sanremo
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Computers are easy to build. Everything plugs right in. Trickiest part is putting on the thermal paste for the cpu and heatsink, but you can look up videos on youtube for how to do it.
With new i7 builds, it's best to have 6Gb of tri-channel ram. 12Gb is way overkill, nothing can use up that many resources. In today's computer world, it's not practical or necessary.
The 965 is a waste of money. The 920 is just as fast as the 940 and 965 Extreme Edition processors when overclocked, and it overclocks pretty much just as well. So if your husband is into overclocking, it is the processor of choice.
Currently Nvidia is leading with the GTX 295. Plus, their cards consume less power and don't through off as much heat compared to ATI. Two GTX 285's will destroy anything in terms of gaming. And it's a good idea to invest in a good monitor. If you're going to run two 285s, then its best to have a monitor with a resolution of 1900x1200 or higher, to take full advantage.
And the Killer NIC is a waste of money. Your internet connection and speed really depends on your ISP.
With new i7 builds, it's best to have 6Gb of tri-channel ram. 12Gb is way overkill, nothing can use up that many resources. In today's computer world, it's not practical or necessary.
The 965 is a waste of money. The 920 is just as fast as the 940 and 965 Extreme Edition processors when overclocked, and it overclocks pretty much just as well. So if your husband is into overclocking, it is the processor of choice.
Currently Nvidia is leading with the GTX 295. Plus, their cards consume less power and don't through off as much heat compared to ATI. Two GTX 285's will destroy anything in terms of gaming. And it's a good idea to invest in a good monitor. If you're going to run two 285s, then its best to have a monitor with a resolution of 1900x1200 or higher, to take full advantage.
And the Killer NIC is a waste of money. Your internet connection and speed really depends on your ISP.