I think I will end up getting the 7800GTX instead of the dual 6800's for now. Since they didn't get released before I originally posted this I didn't know much about them. I guess my crystal ball was broken. My only issue is trying to watercool a 7800 - I may have to OEM fan it until someone...
Looks like that RAM has been discontinued recently anyway. Time to crawl back under my rock and do some more research. Any suggestions for a starting point?
thanks
Steve
That's what I'm contemplating for an add-on in a couple months. I know 150 gig isn't going to cut it in the long term. Guess I'll cross that bridge later.
Thanks for the ideas and links.
Here's what I've spent the last several weeks compiling. Let me know what you think and suggestions to putting it all together. I listed the best street price I could find from the last couple of days so if you know of anything cheaper send me a link. I'll be laying the smackdown on the Visa...
Those do look pretty sharp but don't cool the RAM. What other CPU block do you have in mind? At this point I'm open to suggestions as long as I don't have to re-work this entire idea all over again.
I'm beginning to wonder if fans were so bad!
Any thoughts on using two Koolance VID-NV2-L06 card coolers for SLI with a Danger Den RBX CPU Block in an DFI SLI-DR mobo? The only issue I see (and it may be more of a big deal than I realize) is reducing the 1/2" fittings on the RBX to 1/4" into the VGA blocks.
To clarify the parts I'm...
To clarify the parts I'm looking to use it's going to be a primarily DangerDen setup but the low profile maze 4 GPU blocks just don't inspire me.
DD RBX CPU Block
DD D5 Pump
Black Ice Extreme II radiator
Tygon tubing
Koolance CHC-A05 chipset cooler
Previously mentioned Koolance GPU...
Any thoughts on using two Koolance VID-NV2-L06 card coolers for SLI with a Danger Den RBX CPU Block in an DFI SLI-DR mobo? The only issue I see (and it may be more of a big deal than I realize) is reducing the 1/2" fittings on the RBX to 1/4" into the VGA blocks.
Should I order the RBX with...