Fantasy build

[Duke{CLR}]

Well I have been procrastinating my to do list this morning so I decided to throw together a rig that I will not be building. It's a good way to get current on the latest hardware so I would love to read what you guys have to say about this list. The only case that got me excited was the level 10 but I would never drop that much on a case so there is no case listed here. This list came in under $1500.00 minus a case and a monitor. I would probably get a Dell Ultrasharp 24" and some high quality aluminum case.


EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards


Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 998679 - Retail
Newegg.com - Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 998679 - Desktop Memory

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive


Thermaltake Toughpower W0178RU 850W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Newegg.com - Thermaltake Toughpower W0178RU 850W ATX12V V2.2 EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

[Ghost_Rain]

Nice parts

But as for the Md have tou checked out the Evga x58 le board.

[Apache Warrior]

If you are looking for a fantasy build check out the specs on this motherboard. I have it and it is a dream and it over clocks great too. It also has two BIOS in case you screw up an over clock.

Newegg.com - ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Apache

[Duke{CLR}]

Nice parts

But as for the Md have tou checked out the Evga x58 le board.

The MB area was one of the more confusing parts of my quick search. I really don't know what all the specs are. What's good about the LE?

[Ghost_Rain]

Its a cut down version of the evga x58 board the Ide and Floopy have been removed that about it and yes it dose 4 way sli

[Duke{CLR}]

Its a cut down version of the evga x58 board the Ide and Floopy have been removed that about it and yes it dose 4 way sli

I looked into it and I put it in my cart to save a few $.

[ryanbatc]

*thinks to himself: not everyone runs FSX*

So getting out of my FSX-only recommendations for a dream rig...

I'd look at either the GTX 285 or ATI's newest the 5890 for video cards

I'd probably go with a i7 920 or 950 and overclock one of those to at least 4.0GHz, using a TRUE cooler or Prolima Megahalems

http://www.crazypc.com/products/ultr...366-50985.html
megahalems

Matched with a solid mobo like the X58 listed above, but with the RAM I'd get 6GB of Mushkin's LL stuff:

Newegg.com - Mushkin Enhanced Redline 6GB Desktop Memory Model 998691 - Desktop Memory

As for PSU's, I prefer a solid massive single 12v rail for amperage....something like this (I also like modular better, I think non-modular is maybe $30 less)
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V 2.3 EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

[Duke{CLR}]

Interesting stuff. I had chosen the PSU for the combo deal and I have had luck with my Thermaltake PSU. I would definitely need to look a the rails and see what they have. I though about the higer end video cards but I was aiming for less then $300.00

Good stuff.

[Furryappleseed]

I though about the higer end video cards but I was aiming for less then $300.00
Good stuff.

I just received my new Radeon 5850 today and it is GREAT!
Cost was $277 total and it has whipped every test I have thrown at it. It even did well on the Arma 2 demo benchmark, where I turned every setting to its max.

[juneau]

I just received my new Radeon 5850 today and it is GREAT!
Cost was $277 total and it has whipped every test I have thrown at it. It even did well on the Arma 2 demo benchmark, where I turned every setting to its max.

You need to do some more benchmarks furry and post the results. I'm leaning towards getting one soon.

[Duke{CLR}]

I switched the RAM to the higher end Mushkin that you suggested Ryan.

I also found the case that I would pick out I just can't say enough about the quality of my current case and this one is just plain sexy.

Newegg.com - LIAN LI PC-B70 Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

[{CLR} ObiTroy]

Duke... check out the CoolMaster Sniper case. It's awesome! It's what I got for my latest build. Was onsale at NewEgg for $129 when I got it. You will love this case. Love it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-194-_-Product

Large fans out the ying-yang, plenty of room instide, supports water cooler (if you are into that), space behind the motherboard mount for running all the wires.

[Duke{CLR}]

That is a nice looking case. I do like a side window and the price is nice.