Time for an upgrade

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Time for an upgrade

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I might as well ask for thoughts on my new build since I haven't had a lot of time to research. I have money to spend but it doesn't mean I want to waste it. I need gambling money for CES Vegas :P

Case - keeping the CM Stacker 830
Cooling - depends on the CPU maybe the new swiftech water kits if I get a quad core.
CPU - depending on the release dates an Intel E8500 (3.16 GHz) or Q9550 (2.83 GHz). I'm hearing these quads may be delayed and the E8500 should be Jan 20
MB - Unless some new X38 boards come out very soon, the Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 seems to be a decent choice
RAM - CORSAIR Dominator 2GB DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
PSU - I have a Power PC & Cooling 510w psu that will probably be fine but I love the modular PSU's - so the OCZ ModXStream 780w. I was also thinking of the Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620 Watt PSU but the OCZ is prolly a little more futureproof
GPU - most likely the 8800 GTS 512MB depending in the price when it comes out in a few days, otherwise the 8800 GT
HDD - Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache **This has already been purchased.

I haven't decided if I should part out my current rig or make a media PC or similar
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if possible get the 8800gt vs the gts for price and performance. You said you wanted to save something so there is a start
other than that looks more like a dream build for most of us haha.
I am doing some upgrading in the near future just not needed quite yet. And the longer I wait the more money I seem to have. Putting more back in my company seems to help I guess
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If the price is somewhat comparable I'll take the GTS because it has a better cooler and more SP's.
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I will only say this once Joe, Corsair, or I will find your beaker and kidnap him. No OCZ Psus.
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Crucial RAM IMO.
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Why no to OCZ PSU? My GameXStream has been great. Problem free.
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geokilla wrote:Why no to OCZ PSU? My GameXStream has been great. Problem free.
Some people just don't like them, doesn't matter if they've used them or not........... :mrgreen: I'm not a huge fan of them really, but the one in my rig has taken everything I've thrown at it from day one with zero issues.
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I may go either way on the PSU.

*EDIT*
Bought this MSI 8800 GTS 730/972 - $379 today :mrgreen:
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Congrats! Now I'm just anxious to see how the pricing goes on them in the next few weeks.

You think you got a good deal? :mrgreen:
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ibleet wrote:Congrats! Now I'm just anxious to see how the pricing goes on them in the next few weeks.

You think you got a good deal? :mrgreen:
I'm sure prices will drop in the coming months but that's the price for being on the cutting edge.
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yeah... it won't be much different in the months ahead to be honest... look at the top to bottom lineup...

* GeForce 8800 Ultra - $699
* GeForce 8800 GTX $499-$599
* GeForce 8800 GTS 640 MB $349-$399
* GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB $299 to $349
* GeForce 8800 GT $199 - $249
* GeForce 8600 GTS $149
* GeForce 8600 GT $109
* GeForce 8500 GT $79-$89
* GeForce 7300 GT 512MB $59-$69
* GeForce 8400 GS $49-$59
* GeForce 8300 GS OEM only
* GeForce 7300 GS $39-$49
* GeForce 7200 GS <$39

The GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB is going to be EOL soon and to be honest I don't think it serves a purpose any longer and should be totally removed from the list as the GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB is no where near $299. Then again neither are the GeForce 8800 GT's priced at $199-$249... these are what the prices will drop to next year after demand drops and supplies increase. By then the next generation GTX and Ultra will be out though.
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Well, here is what I ended up with:
Case - CM Stacker 830
Cooling - swiftech H20-120 Compact water kit
CPU - Intel E8500 (3.16 GHz) or Q9550 (2.83 GHz). Awaiting Jan 20 release. Running a E6550 in the meantime.
MB - Asus Maximus Formula (Special Edition)
RAM - Crucial Ballistix 2GB DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
PSU - Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620 Watt
GPU - MSI 8800GTS 512MB (G92)
HDD - Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache
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Well, here we go! I'm mid build and testing the water cooler for leaks at the moment.
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No leaks! Making progress but I have to stop for now. Got a party to go to tonight and get my drink on!

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Sweet....... enjoy the :drinkers:
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That is like the easiest leak testing setup I have ever seen!

Looking good! Just don't try to finish this under the influence :axe:

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It'll be interesting to see just how well the little Swifty handels all that heat load......... :mrgreen:
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nice looking system you got there!
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hey Joe load folding on that and crunch a WU, but I thought your were getting a 6 series and not a 8 series for CPU? If you have the 8, crunch a WU, so we can guage the numbers
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dicecca112 wrote:hey Joe load folding on that and crunch a WU, but I thought your were getting a 6 series and not a 8 series for CPU? If you have the 8, crunch a WU, so we can guage the numbers
The 8x00 aren't out yet?
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