New build.. hep!

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well my amd xp 3200+ finally took a crap, and well cant really upgrade that platform anymore.. agp r.i.p :( been out of the game for awhile, doing some reading here and finally decided on this ... hows it look? im using my existing koolance for my cooling needs so case and cooler arent a problem.. just wondering if there was anything you guys would change or am i ok and pull the trigger now? :eek:
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- Well what are you planning to do with this new rig?
- Are you planning to OC?
- What is it about the IP35 Pro that you like?
 
not bad. But if you can wait to see how the 8800gt perform because they should perform close to a 8800gtx for the price only $250 so you could sli them and get bet performance but if you need the system now buy it now.
 
Seriously, I didn't feel like waiting anymore, so I just built a new system last week (Abit IP35 Pro, 6750, 2 gigs Corsair XMS, Thermaltake 700, Seagate 320, Zalman 9500CNPS) aaaaaand a BFG 8800GTS. Now I'm reading the reviews for the 8800GT and I just can't believe it. I had an old boss who sold his Ferrari a couple week before Enzo died, though, so whenever something like this happens to me, I just think about him :D

That's a good system, though.

Luke
 
Ditch that $684 cpu/mobo/ram combo.

Get the Q6600 from Clubit.com instead, since they guarantee a G0 stepping. The Corsair 4GB kit is overpriced and not worth buying. That whole combo should cost you...

$272 - Q6600 ($5MIR)
$177 - IP35 Pro ($30MIR)
$132 - 4GB 4x1GB DDR2-800 CL5
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$581 - $35MIR

If you're not going Vista x64, then you won't get to utilize all 4GB of RAM unless you're running XP x64, which isn't as good as Vista, btw.

I also agree, wait for the 8800GT.
 
well went ahead and changed somethings :) here is my new config ready to order.. let me know what you think :)

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Ditch the Mushkin PSU. There are better PSU for the price in terms of performance, quality and power output. I recommend you switch back to the Corsair 620W you chose earlier. Though if you want to save some money, the Corsair 520W is also a good choice:
Corsair HX520 520W PSU - $104
Corsair HX620 620W PSU - $147

Also,if you're planning to OC, go get the G0 stepping Q6600 instead. The G0 stepping runs cooler with less voltage and therefore can OC higher. ClubIT guarantees a G0 stepping Q6600:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping CPU - $272

Also, if you're planning on OCing the Q6600, then definitely invest in a decent HSF. Any of these are good choices:
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro HSF - $22
Scythe SCNJ-1100P Ninja HSF - $36
Tuniq Tower 120 HSF - $45
Thermalright Ultima-90 HSF - $46 & Panaflo FBA09A12M 92mm Fan - $3
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme HSF - $55 & Scythe S-Flex SFF21E 120MM Case Fan - $14
 
all parts are being water cooled.. so not a problem is the 620w corsair going to power the 8800 ultra ok?
 
Yup, the 620 can power the Ultra ok considering that the 8800Ultra requires a PSU that has 34A on the +12V rail. The 620HX has 50A on the +12V rail. Should be more than enough.
 
I agree, get the PSU (Corsair 620W) and CPU (Q6600 G0) from clubIT.com.
 
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