scrimstar
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Hello, I'm a new member looking into building an i7 based computer. :laughing:
I wish to play every game with max detail on my 1080p HDTV. Please critic my build, and give me advice, because I'm kinda nooby at this computer building stuff, but I've been looking around this forum for hours.
Newegg.com - ASUS P6T Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Can this OC to 4.5 GHz? I saw a thread with someone who had a Phenom II, and a GTX295, and everyone liked his build, so is that a better CPU?? I also heard there will be new Phenom II's, and new Intel Quadcores, so should I wait for those?
Newegg.com - Vigor Monsoon III LT Dual 120mm Fan CPU Cooler Socket 1366 Ready - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
This looks like a nice CPU cooler, if anyone has found anything better, please give me a link. I would also like it to not be so loud.
Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Will DDR3 get cheap, anytime soon?! DDR2 is a lot cheaper!
Newegg.com - XFX GX295NHHFF GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
I heard XFX was a good brand, is there any better ones? I also heard ATi will be releasing a new GPU that would crush the GTX295, is that true? And will there be any new dual Nvidia GPU'S?
Newegg.com - HT OMEGA CLARO Plus+ 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Sound Cards
Any better sound cards? I need the Optical and Coaxial plugs for my Sony SG-2100 home theater system.
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
I head Seagate was releasing 12 series HDD's, should I wait for those?
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners
Newegg.com - LG Black 6X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 6X Blu-ray DVD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA Internal Blu-ray Burner Super Multi Blu-ray Disc Burner & HD DVD-ROM Drive Model GGW-H20L - Blu-Ray Burners
I like Samsung, will there be a Samsung Blu-Ray burner?
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
I plan on getting another GTX295, will the i7 bottleneck it?
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER COSMOS S RC-1100-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Ok, I like the look of the Cosmos 1000, but I heard it's hot. I might get the Cosmos S, but it won't fit my living room.
I need a card reader for my Sony memory stick, but a lot of them have bad reviews..
I wish to play every game with max detail on my 1080p HDTV. Please critic my build, and give me advice, because I'm kinda nooby at this computer building stuff, but I've been looking around this forum for hours.
Newegg.com - ASUS P6T Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Can this OC to 4.5 GHz? I saw a thread with someone who had a Phenom II, and a GTX295, and everyone liked his build, so is that a better CPU?? I also heard there will be new Phenom II's, and new Intel Quadcores, so should I wait for those?
Newegg.com - Vigor Monsoon III LT Dual 120mm Fan CPU Cooler Socket 1366 Ready - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
This looks like a nice CPU cooler, if anyone has found anything better, please give me a link. I would also like it to not be so loud.
Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Will DDR3 get cheap, anytime soon?! DDR2 is a lot cheaper!
Newegg.com - XFX GX295NHHFF GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
I heard XFX was a good brand, is there any better ones? I also heard ATi will be releasing a new GPU that would crush the GTX295, is that true? And will there be any new dual Nvidia GPU'S?
Newegg.com - HT OMEGA CLARO Plus+ 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Sound Cards
Any better sound cards? I need the Optical and Coaxial plugs for my Sony SG-2100 home theater system.
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
I head Seagate was releasing 12 series HDD's, should I wait for those?
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners
Newegg.com - LG Black 6X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 6X Blu-ray DVD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA Internal Blu-ray Burner Super Multi Blu-ray Disc Burner & HD DVD-ROM Drive Model GGW-H20L - Blu-Ray Burners
I like Samsung, will there be a Samsung Blu-Ray burner?
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
I plan on getting another GTX295, will the i7 bottleneck it?
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER COSMOS S RC-1100-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Ok, I like the look of the Cosmos 1000, but I heard it's hot. I might get the Cosmos S, but it won't fit my living room.
I need a card reader for my Sony memory stick, but a lot of them have bad reviews..