Help with almost final build

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Shadowfury957

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This is the first computer I have ever pieced together myself. I plan to use it almost completely for gaming and some multitasking. I plan to:
-Overclock the processor, video card, and probably RAM
-use the 2 raptor drives in RAID 0 for faster boot times and game loads, and the other 2 for storage
-Play at 1920 by 1200 res with as many settings maxed as possible but maintaining 30 to hopefully 60 fps

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersio...umber=8500246&WishListTitle=MP+New+Gaming+Rig


Please let me know if it is all compatible. Feel free to suggest better parts to help me with the build. The budget on this was less than $3000 and I didn't go over :cool:
Please comment to help me :)
 
looks like a nice setup, have u thought about going water cooled? with your remaining dough you can get yourself a very nice watercooled rig

what´s up with the logitech mx518? get a G9!
 
I have a wireless version of the mx518 and i really like how it feels and all the buttons. The G9 looked uncomfortable and IIRC was wireless which I don't want for gaming.

I have basically no knowledge of watercooling and how to set it up. My friend said his rig uses watercooling but he had to have somebody set it up for him. And since this is my first computer I'm building myself, I want it to be somewhat simple when I make it. Unless, do you highly recommend a watercooling solution for overclocking my proc? exactly how hard would it be to set up for a newb?
 
Shadowfury957 said:
I have basically no knowledge of watercooling and how to set it up. My friend said his rig uses watercooling but he had to have somebody set it up for him. And since this is my first computer I'm building myself, I want it to be somewhat simple when I make it. Unless, do you highly recommend a watercooling solution for overclocking my proc? exactly how hard would it be to set up for a newb?
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sure, water cooling is the way to go, if you are planning to do some serious overclocking, you can try with this kit, the Corsair Nautilus 500, not too shabby ;) http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTE0MCwxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==
 
-dont get a crossfire motherboard when your getting a nvidia card. pick up a p35/680i/780i board instead. dont see why you would want to go sli though since your getting a videocard with 2 gpu's.
-go with 800mhz ram isntead such as the g.skill for $80 (2x2gb). you are overclocking after all ..
-get the zerotherm nirvana nv120 120mm cpu cooler or thermalright 120 extreme w/ scythe s-flex 120mm fan instead. they should help you oc the processor really well.
-IMO you shouldn't get raptors cause they are a waste of money. too much money for the little it gives you IMO.
 
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