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Dozoy

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This is a recording/gaming build. Tell me what you think.

Monitor - ASUS 24"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236033

Processor - Intel i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Cooler - Nexus LOW-7000
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=450&products_id=24718

Case - Silverstone SST-SG01-B
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=361&products_id=3487

Video Card - EVGA GTX 285
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130442

PSU - Silvertstone ST70F
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256045

Motherboard - Asus Rampage II GENE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131371

Memory - 6GB G.SKILL RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231223

Hard Drives - VelociRaptor and WD 1TB Green
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136296
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136317

Sound Card - M-Audio Delta 1010LT
http://www.directron.com/delta1010lt.html

Software - Pro Tools M-Powered 8, Full
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/M-Audio/99105981700/

DVD Drive - Samsung Lightscribe DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173

Fan - Silverstone Crossflow
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835220002

Mouse - Logitech MX1100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104244

Keyboard - Logitech G11
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126009

I know that the SG01 needs to be modded, no problem here. :D
 
Sadly the GTX 285 is 10.5" and will not fit that case I believe.

You need this version:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163116

Notice it says "F" in the name meaning for full size videocards. However the internal is steel structure instead of aluminum. It adds a bit of weight but it does help keep the case silent.

I like the Silverstone PSU since it is fully modular (including the 24pin and 4/8pin wire). If you have the skills, I HIGHLY recommend you making your own cable or shorten the stock power cables.
 
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I understand that it needs to be modded. It needs a tab cut and 2 holes drilled.
 
Change PSU to corsair...750w or 850w with them is plenty for single proc. system. Search and you can find one for about same $$$.

Dump the GTX 285 and get a ATI 4870 x2 (streets for about same price...maybe a couple dozen washingtons more). http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102768

The ATI will allow you to crank the AA and AF on most modern games with MUCH less of a hit in performance.

You can find a better case...Try the CoolerMaster HAF for a few bones more, but larger and will fit your GPU better.

Everything else looks good.
 
Wow, I guess I didn't realize the 4870X2s were that cheap. I'm still not going with it because I've never liked dual card setups. The 285 isn't too far off from the 4870X2. It's a SFF, I don't want a huge case as it may be going back and forth a little. I'm not going with the corsair because of long cables, didn't you read the 4 posts?
 
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