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Offline DuncanIdaho

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AM i over doing it?
« on: July 22, 2012, 05:28:46 PM »
I got the track ir and a nice ch setup but my computer is older... i went onto new egg and figured i can peice together a computer over the next month or 2 with all my OT money.. this is what i cam up with so far..

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Upgraded USB 3.0
Item #: N82E16811129021
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$6.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$105.99
$99.99
   

Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148697
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$10.00 Instant
$109.99
$99.99
   

XFX HD-687X-CNFC Radeon HD 6870 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814150563
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$219.99
$209.99
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Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-900 900W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE ...
Item #: N82E16817371050
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-$30.00 Instant
$159.99
$129.99
   

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10Q-32GBXL
Item #: N82E16820231490
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$199.99
   

ASUS Maximus V FORMULA LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131854
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
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$289.99
$279.99
   

Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K
Item #: N82E16819116501
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

am i missing anything here its been a few years since i built a computer....
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Offline cattb

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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2012, 06:50:44 PM »
Not sure all of what your going to use your puter for now or in the future, but 32 gig RAM is alot of RAM. A 900 watt PSU is good, seems like more power then you need. I prefer WD over Seagate, but this is just my personal preference even though I have run seagate with no problems.
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Offline SilverZ06

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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2012, 07:26:28 PM »
I would save a $100 and get 16gb(instead of 32gb)of RAM that you'll never use and use that extra $100 on a better video card. Don't forget your operating system.
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Offline DuncanIdaho

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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2012, 07:29:20 PM »
OS wont be a problem... as this box will be running linux full time the one im on now for my homebrewing "beer" software... what vcard do you suggest.. i do allot of photo editing "other hobby" so i thought the 32megs would be good for a while for that
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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2012, 08:48:21 PM »
I have that video card and it is extremely loud under load...over 40% fan speed.
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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2012, 02:22:30 AM »
  Look closely at that antec PSU,might want to read some forums before you purchase.

   I would go with seasonic,corsair or even the new xfx psu's. I've had antec psu's in the past and they werent very reliable.



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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2012, 06:17:19 AM »
Antec used to be a good power supply brand.  I would not use them for a doorstop today.

Seasoniic makes some of the best power supplies available today.  So good, that companies such as Corsair and Thermaltake  (among others) repackage them as their own.
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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2012, 07:47:59 AM »
unless you're going to load that system up with dual high end video cards, a 700 watt power supply (of good quality) will give you the power needed. like others have said, 16gb of ram is more than enough, even for photo work. that is one expensive mobo you picked out...  :eek:

the $100+ you will save with the memory downgrade will get you a better video card...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150605

better power supply...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151107
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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2012, 03:54:13 PM »
thats why i posted on here i been out of building my computer for so long like power supply i thought antec was good didnt know they went to crap... so what would you guys build then since i dont know crap
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Offline 1Cane

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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2012, 05:47:39 PM »
It looks to me that you're near $1400 and don't have an operating system.  I would check with Cyberpower.com and look at the Fang  Rattler and go with a 6950 card.  I bought mine at Christmas it was ready for pick up early and I've been happy with their support although it can be slow.

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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2012, 05:36:06 AM »
Quote from: 1Cane on July 23, 2012, 05:47:39 PM
It looks to me that you're near $1400 and don't have an operating system.  I would check with Cyberpower.com and look at the Fang  Rattler and go with a 6950 card.  I bought mine at Christmas it was ready for pick up early and I've been happy with their support although it can be slow.



Os is not a problem....
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Offline gyrene81

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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2012, 11:43:32 AM »
you're on the right track Duncan. it will be a nice system for sure.
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Offline Bino

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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2012, 11:55:20 AM »
At somewhere around US $280, a Radeon HD 7870 might be worth considering. 
Reviews that I've read say that it's almost as fast at running real world apps as the HD 7950, while costing about US $75 less.
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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2012, 02:54:51 PM »
here is my updated list... with suggestions from you guys

MSI R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Model #:R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD
Item #:N82E16814127667
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$329.99       $329.99
   

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G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-16GXH
Model #:F3-2133C9D-16GXH
Item #:N82E16820231571
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$169.99       $169.99
   

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CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power ...
Model #:CMPSU-750TXV2
Item #:N82E16817139021
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$139.99   -$30.00 Instant   $109.99
   

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Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Upgraded USB 3.0
Model #:Nine Hundred
Item #:N82E16811129021
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$105.99   -$6.00 Instant   $99.99
   

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ASUS Maximus V FORMULA LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
Model #:Maximus V FORMULA
Item #:N82E16813131854
Return Policy:Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
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$289.99   -$10.00 Instant   $279.99
   

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Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K
Model #:BX80637I73770K
Item #:N82E16819116501
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
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$339.99       $339.99
   

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Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:ST31000524AS
Item #:N82E16822148697
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Re: AM i over doing it?
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2012, 06:49:08 PM »
 :O  :aok That is a nice rig.
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