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    Posted: 11 Apr 2011 at 2:09pm
I plan on buying a 27/30 inch screen, I saw a Dell27' inch monitor that was roughly 1100$. But I'm not too sure if it was an IPS monitor. As much as I would like to wait on the new SB CPU's.. I really need to get a new computer. I have no budget, but I'm trying to keep it under 7000$.. ( I was actually thinking of going with the SR-2 Xeon build, but couldn't justify to myself why I needed that much ).  I'm not fully dedicated to a 2600k build, because I do use Sony Vegas, and 3d Max Studio alot. This is a 2600k build configuration that I'm thinking of buying soon.

Monitor without IPS:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236101

I went with Corsair RAM ( I know DST says RAM don't matter, but I'd rather have a brand name on mine for +17$ more).

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If the monitor you're talking abotu is the Dell UltraSharp U3011, than yes it is definitely an IPS panel monitor. That being said, if you're going to buy this monitor I'm sure you know it has a native resolution of 2560x1600. This resolution is pretty taxing. The SLI/580 setup is pretty beefy but you might want to consider crossfiring 6970's for the added VRAM. The extra RAM will help you system alot if you actually plan on gaming at 2560x1600.
 
Also, since you budget allows for it, you may want to consider 3 cards instead of two.


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Ya, I was looking at the native resolution. I also don't remember the 30 inch being 1500$... unless my memory is just bad. I could have sworn they were 1100$ for a 30inch .. oh well. I'm still torn between a 27 inch, and a 30 inch. I still can't decide.
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In my opinion if you have the money go for it. The difference is huge. Again, when you go for the larger resolution you sort of need to beef up your video cards. Just be warry of the overhead cost. If your total budget is 7000, you should be able to get the monitor and still have enough for a state-of-the-art overkill death-machine.
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 12 Apr 2011 at 3:02am
I would go with the Dell UltraSharp U3011 30"

and then wait for the x78 platform to get out, otherwise for that monitor and sli ability, you need to go with the old x58 platform.

I would change a few things with your build, but I like to get your answer on what you want to do as far as what I mentioned above, but first thing I would change, if you want LC on cpu and gpu then I would put you in the hailstorm.

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I will most likely get that monitor DST, aren't the rumors that the x78 will be out q4 of this year?
 
If the x78 isn't out by q3, then I'll probably be pulling the trigger on buying soon. Still researching, why would you want to opt for a x58 platform over a p67? Resolution?
 
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Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 6: Sub-Zero LCS Dual Loop: CPU & Dual SLI/CrossFire Video Cards
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Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
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Edited by zangetsu - 12 Apr 2011 at 3:27am
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For that res I like the 6970 cf better, for that res, I also like the ability to go tri cf, and for tri cf we need the x78, and yes Q4 is the rumors.

rest looks good, just don't forget the ram fan, I would also drop the 500GB.

Now you sure you want raid ssd for HDD1?

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In my past experiences, I've always had Raid 0. I know SSD's are fast... its still up in the air though honestly. I'm still rockin some WD Velociraptors atm in my old system on raid 0.
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VRs were great but not for the price, a ssd is a no brainer, but ya I got some VRs still going too, I think most of us have one somewhere lol.

So then if you know what you are getting into with raid, then keep the raid.

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So if you were wanting to buy soon, I'm guessing you would go with a x58 platform for tri SLI/CF?
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To be honest, there is no way I would not wait for the x78, specially with your budget, whatever you buy right now, will be slow comparing to the chips coming this Q4.

I can't spend that much money on something that is already old, but thats just me

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I don't think I can wait much longer. LoL my old system just isn't cutting it anymore. I may just stick to x2 6970's in CF.
 
edit: whoops meant crossfire


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Its upto you, sept will be here before you know it, but if you can't wait I guess I would go with x58 then for tri sli.

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That's the monitor I want to get as well but $1500... does anyone think the price will drop in Q4?  Or by Christmas? Hahaha
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If you call the Dell sales center you can haggle the prices.  I got 400 bucks knocked off my 30 inch by spending half an hour on the phone.  They will initially tell you that the only way to reduce the price is to get a line of dell credit, but dont give in, I refused a credit line and still got the better price...
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I don't understand. How did you haggle? Did you just say "Hey, can I get this monitor for less money?"If that works I'll be buying one very soon :D
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Haggling is an art unto itself, and it took me some time to get descent at it, but basically yes that was the idea yes.  It also depends on the person you are dealing with.  It doesnt always work...

At the time I was looking into 30' monitors the hp was several hundred less than dell so I used that to my advantage.




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AT sears for $1271.99, free shipping

do a bit of search and you might even find it cheaper, or wait for a coupon or sale from dell.

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Definitely keep an eye out for coupon discounts for the Dell U3011, I've seen them pretty often around the time I got mine, which I got for $1125 straight from Dell. Also watch for discounts from the "Small Business" side of Dell, sometimes they'll have coupon discounts for that instead of the normal consumer site. It's the same monitor, you'd just have to make up a fake small business name if you order it from the business version of the site.

Also you could probably use the fact that they often have those discounts as leverage if you try to barter the price down, saying that you just missed a recent sale or something.
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Originally posted by DST4ME

AT sears for $1271.99, free shipping

do a bit of search and you might even find it cheaper, or wait for a coupon or sale from dell.
 
Good looking out.
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Where would you obtain said coupon? Or is this just a discount that they apply on the site?
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The one from sears I posted is just priced like that, no need for anything, I believe they are authorized dealer so all dell warranty applies.(but double check to be sure).

otherwise some times they put them on sale, other times you need to search the net for coupons for them.

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Originally posted by DST4ME

The one from sears I posted is just priced like that, no need for anything, I believe they are authorized dealer so all dell warranty applies.(but double check to be sure).

otherwise some times they put them on sale, other times you need to search the net for coupons for them.
 
Just ordered mine. Won't be home for a few weeks tho... on vacation visiting the girlfriends family. Cry
 
Ordered it off of newegg, specifically for RMA purposes. 1300$ not too shabby.


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