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    Posted: 19 Oct 2009 at 4:08pm
I am almost finished deciding on my new build but had a few questions.  I am not planning on using more than one video card, so I figure I don't need an expensive motherboard or super duper power supply.  I want something fast but don't have to have the fastest computer on the block.  I was looking at the Digital Storm 950si but don't want to spend almost $3000
 
1--Do I really need the latest greatest fastest videocard?  I like gaming but mainly use my computer for photo and video editing.  Rather than a GTX 295 I was thinking of the GTX 275 for almost $300 less or maybe one of the Radeon cards
 
2-Do I really need the Intel i7 3.2 ghz when I could use the 266ghz for almost $400 less
 
3-I don't really like most of the computer speakers I have heard and have a really nice 2 channel stereo system.  Could I connect the motherboard's onboard sound to my preamp or would a sound card be better (and which sound card)
 
4-And finally the motherboard.  Since I don't plan on using three video cards, what do you think of the EVGA X58 LE
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1. depending on what size monitor you have I would go with a ATI 5850 card, unless it is a 30"
2. go with the 920 chip, at 2.66Ghz and overclock it
3. The ATI card will allow DTS MA, so just output it to your pre-amp
4. that MOBO is fine for you application.
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Thanks for the prompt reply.  My Samsung monitor is 24", so the ATI 5850 card will suffice.  You also states that the video card had DTS MA, but to I use the HDMI outputs and does the card come with an HDMI-to-component adapter?
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I am pretty sure that it does not come with a component adapter.

 
here is a bit about the card, and audio
 
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Thank you
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Hi, Justin has already answered most of your questions suffeciently but I'll give you my opinion.

1.  No you don't need the greatest video card for gaming at 1920x1080/1200, 1 5870 will let you play most games at high or near maxed settings.  My personal recommendation would be to go with 2 5850s in crossfire, this will future proof your computer for a few years.

2. The i7-975 is the same card as the 920 with the exception that it has an unlocked multiplier to allow a bit more flexability for overclocking.  A 920 @ 3.9ghz will provide the same benchmarks as an overclocked 975 @ 3.9ghz.  The 960 is also locked.  Go with the 920 for sure.

3. No clue :(

4. The X58 LE will work just fine for you and has solid overclocking potential.

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