mnelson07
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I agree, I decided to bump it back down to just the 6GB. I have 6GB DDR2 now and it is plenty.ram: i really doubt you'll need the 12gbs.
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For a $2000+ budget no SSD?!
I've read about some drawbacks with SSD, something about how the "blocks" are managed (I can't find it on my RSS feed, it was a while ago. If I find it I'll post it here). Also, they are dang expensive! I don't want to buy a small SSD just to store my OS on, I'd like to have all of my games and software on it as well to fully benefit from it. I would need at least 160gb which starts at $429.99. In the future I will definitely invest in one when the price comes down.
You're right, I'm going to go for the cheaper $230 model. No reason to spend the extra $ for 2x USB ports.orihS ‪‪‪Shiro;1782582 said:Motherboard:
I don't understand why you want the Deluxe vs the standard?
They're essentially the same, but one's cheaper.
RAM:
I advise against that particular ram set because of the high heatsinks, they may block your third party CPU cooler.
I'll keep what you said in mind about the RAM, thanks for the tip. I'll probably go with Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB suggested by Slaymate.
Straight out of the box I would say the Venomous is a good performer but it won't match up with a lapped TRUE. http://www.techist.com/forums/f115/thermalright-venomous-x-222481/
If your willing to lap the TRUE it's your best bet.
The Corsair Dominators are not worth the money. Plus , with the tall heatspreaders you may have obstruction issues with a Good Heatsink.
Or if you just want to pay more get these.
Newegg.com - Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 998681 - Desktop Memory
The Corsair 750 should be fine. If you want more power I would go with one of these.
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
Thanks for the info on the heatsinks, I'll go with the TRUE-120 then. I have never lapped before but I've watched and read many tutorials on it, I'd like to try it this time.
Thanks also for the tip on the RAM, as I stated above I'll go with the Mushkin you suggested.
I'll probably buy the Corsair 850w to be safe. I would gladly spend the extra $10 for the 950w, but one review said something about having issues with ASUS motherboards. I'm not sure how true that is, but I'd rather not risk it. Maybe I'll look around for more 900-1000w PSUs.
that's an outrageous price even for a 5970. it doesn't even have like a non-reference cooler or come pre-OCed or anything that would warrant that high of a price.
it looks like you just went with the most expensive one, um why, lol?
NCIXUS.com - Buy Sapphire Radeon HD 5970 OC Edition 735MHZ 2GB 4.04GHZ DDR5 PCI-E 2XDVI Mini DisplayPort Video Card - 21165-01-51R.
$640, although idk when there will be more stock.
THANK YOU! I figured that was kind of a high price for that video card too, but couldn't find it anywhere else. I searched the web to find it cheaper (namely using PriceGrabber and PriceWatch) and that was the best price I could find. Thanks so much!
Saving $160 on the card, $35 on the RAM, and $60 on the motherboard, I might go ahead and order the 2nd card now with it. If I just saved $255 and the card is $640 from NCIXUS I don't mind spending the extra $385 for it now.
EDIT
Also, I overlooked the PSU that aliasaid suggested, the Antec 1000w Modular. I think I'm going to go with this one since it is only $20 more expensive than the Corsair 850w AND modular, which is fantastic!