Finally Ordering Tonight... final opinions?

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Cmustang87

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After eagerly waiting for my retail edge QX6850, it will finally arrive tomorrow according to FedEx. So tonight is the night I'm ordering my rig. It goes as follows

QX6850
P5Q Pro Mobo with Combo WD500AAKS HDD ($174 can't beat that)
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX
DDR2 1000 G Skill 2x2 GB
BenQ 2400WD
Visiontek HD 4870
Vista x64
Lite On or Asus Optical DVD Writer
S1283 w/ Retention Bracket
Coolermaster RC-690

= ~$1102 + shipping and tax.

EDIT: It appears the BenQ 2400WD is out of stock, is there any other 24" out there that are great for gaming around the same price. I suppose I could do a 22", but I liked the HDMI on the monitor for my XBOX since I don't own a TV.
 
looks good, wish i had that kind of money to blow on a rig all in one go.

A small thing would be to up you pwer supply just in case you want to go crossfire 4870's in the future. if not, the 550 watt should be fine.

theres also a newegg shell shocker 24" montier going on right now, i think its around 250-260 bux. not sure what brand though
 
w@termelon said:
A small thing would be to up you pwer supply just in case you want to go crossfire 4870's in the future. if not, the 550 watt should be fine.
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Well, my theory is the same with SLi. Either do it from the start or don't do it at all. Since I'm getting a 22" or a 24" the 4870 will last me decently. THen I can upgrade a bit from now and sell off the 4870. So I'm thinking the 550w PSU will work perfect:cool:

Edit, I see that the shell shocker is a SCEPTRE X24WG-1080P.

I will post in the Displays forum about this display, does anyone know if this monitor is any good?
 
Cmustang87 said:
Well, my theory is the same with SLi. Either do it from the start or don't do it at all.
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That's my motto on SLI and Crossfire as well. :cool:

Anyway, the build looks great. Dunno too much about that monitor unfortunately.
 
Does look like a sweet build. Make a post letting us know how it works out.. I'm looking to make a few adjustments in the near future that include some of your parts ;D
 
I wouldn't go with a Sceptre LCD. I use to have a Sceptre 20" a while back. The DVI port was all flakey so, I returned it. It's a cheap monitor which can be enticing. But, you get what you pay for. Also, the Sceptres are likely to have a stuck or dead pixel. You should look at an Acer, BenQ or Samsung. All these 3 back their lcds with 3 year warranty. The Sceptre only 1 year.
 
Cmustang87 said:
P5Q Pro Mobo with Combo WD500AAKS HDD ($174 can't beat that)
Vista x64
Coolermaster RC-690
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Good eye on that P5Q/WD500AAKS Combo... I think I'm gonna pick that one up myself.

For Vista x64, are you buying the OEM Ultimate version for $99 from zipzoomfly or are you using "other methods?"

In regards to the case, directron has it going for $75.99 + reasonable shipping ($17.44 to me) which comes out almost $20 cheaper than newegg for me since directron doesn't charge me sales tax...

Other than the quad-core, good build tho, pretty similar to what i've got coming up for myself :]
 
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Thanks a bunch, I think I will go with the BenQ... unfortunately it's currently out of stock so I may wait till it comes in stock. Hey, who knows? Maybe some other gear will be on sale due to Labor Day price cuts? I guess we'll see, the BenQ has good reviews on [H] forums, and it's a great price!

I will be for sure posting pics and an update for you all! My CPU comes tomorrow =)
 
For $179, I couldn't pass up a 22" monitor to upgrade from my 19" 1280x1024. It's extremely bright and came with no dead pixels. Also, there is 0 backlight bleed on it. Very satisfied customer with my entire system.
 
Well, I'm red/green colorblind anyways :p so I most likely wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the panels :D
 
Not until I get home. I work level 2 help desk, so I won't be home until later this afternoon. I need to fix a tad bit of wiring, but you will get pics! :eek:
 
Rydawg5143 said:
whats intel retail edge?
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From the GenHard FAQ:
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1032330608&postcount=14
tiraides said:
What's this "Retail Edge"? How do I get to participate in it?

This guide has a brief explanation on the Intel Retail Edge program. Basically, you have to be working in a participating retail store (that sells retail Intel products) in order to take advantage of the program.
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Cmustang87 said:
Intel Retail Edge :D from my good friend. He didn't want it so [he "gave" it to me] :eek:
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fixed. Participants of the Intel Retail Edge program are not allowed to resell their parts, IIRC.
 
hope that was 64 bit :p. cause w eknow the mobo is trash :p so if it isnt 64 bit ur paying too much for a quad :p
 
yeah, sometimes i forget..... a lot. I have a best buy opening up 2 mins from my house, looks like i should work there 1 day a week to get into this deal!
 
LOL, go there and sell a 700w Rocketfist PSU to someone who wants to Xfire 4870x2's.
 
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