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    Posted: 12 Nov 2008 at 11:08am
So... this question is sort of pointed towards DSTME4 since I know he has been waiting for them before ordering his rig, but I'm interested in what others think as well..
 
What sort of monster rig are you planning to build when i7 hits the streets?
 
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This will be my config:
1000w PSU
Asus Rampage 2 or MSI Eclipse
i7 940 Liquid Cooled and OC'd
6gigs ddr3 1600Mhz
ATI Radeon HD 4870x2
Vista 64-bit
300Gig raptor
750gig 7200 rpm
22" Acer Monitor

I might opt for the 965 extreme but I doubt it.
Q9550 @ 3.4Ghz for now
Xigmatek Thor's Hammer
MSI P45 Neo2-fr
6gig 1066 Corsair Dominator
XFX Radeon HD 4890
PC Power&Cooling 750W
Seagate Barracuda 500Gb
Antec 900
Vista 64bit
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Posts: 442 		  Quote Nomak Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 12 Nov 2008 at 2:16pm
Originally posted by PatrickB

This will be my config:
1000w PSU
Asus Rampage 2 or MSI Eclipse
i7 940 Liquid Cooled and OC'd
6gigs ddr3 1600Mhz
2xATI Radeon HD 4870x2
Vista 64-bit
300Gig raptor
750gig 7200 rpm
22" Acer Monitor

I might opt for the 965 extreme but I doubt it.
 
Fixed. Smile
 
Im waiting for nehalem to hit DS as well, but w/e im getting, if anything at all (as far as new tech goes is up in the air) depends on the prices.


Edited by Nomak - 12 Nov 2008 at 2:17pm
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I am really hoping that DSO has "Special Deals" ready to go on the release date.
 
Five day and a wake up, waiting, waiting, waiting!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Cool Master HAF 932
Core i7 965 DSO OC
Water cooled CPU
ASUS Rampage II Extreme
6 GB DDR3 1600 OCZ
1000 W Corsair HX
GTX 470
300 GB Raptor
tera 7200rpm
Windows 7
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Posts: 442 		  Quote Nomak Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 12 Nov 2008 at 2:27pm
I doubt there would any *special deals* aside from a free bone like free shipping, but new tech. is never on sale Wacko ... most likely because there are/were people waiting for it and would get it no matter what the price is.
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I'm hoping for a Skulltrail i7 with 2 x i7 965

4 x GPU (what ever that can fold faster at the time)

which means I will probably need a damn 1200w PSU

LC the CPU, still contemplating LCing the GPUs

if I can squeeze a sound card in there I will.

6GB highest ram I can get a hold of.

300GB veloci raptor
500GB 7200 rpm

Edited by DST4ME - 12 Nov 2008 at 2:29pm

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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DST4ME when u buy your system u better post lots of pics cause it sounds like its gonna be badass
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I will but first the i7 Skulltrail needs to come out otherwise I might have to settle for a single processor.

the above system is my wishful thinking

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Originally posted by Nomak

I doubt there would any *special deals* aside from a free bone like free shipping, but new tech. is never on sale Wacko ... most likely because there are/were people waiting for it and would get it no matter what the price is.
 
When I say Special Deals, I mean their premade configurations that are ready to rock.  Ermm
Cool Master HAF 932
Core i7 965 DSO OC
Water cooled CPU
ASUS Rampage II Extreme
6 GB DDR3 1600 OCZ
1000 W Corsair HX
GTX 470
300 GB Raptor
tera 7200rpm
Windows 7
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I'm sure they will have those with i7 also

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Posts: 24 		  Quote anoldman Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 12 Nov 2008 at 3:18pm

Wow! Those are going to rock... :)

 

I'll be interested to see some numbers and pics thrown around.  I know Tom's Hardware did a pretty good review (i'm guessing, I usually don’t understand much after the intro and prior to conclusion... ;)).

 

Sounded like its going to boost gaming and power a good amount though, especially if you run at 1900x1200 or above range.

 

Woop!

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Originally posted by Nomak

Originally posted by PatrickB

This will be my config:
1000w PSU
Asus Rampage 2 or MSI Eclipse
i7 940 Liquid Cooled and OC'd
6gigs ddr3 1600Mhz
2xATI Radeon HD 4870x2
Vista 64-bit
300Gig raptor
750gig 7200 rpm
22" Acer Monitor

I might opt for the 965 extreme but I doubt it.
 
Fixed. Smile
 
Im waiting for nehalem to hit DS as well, but w/e im getting, if anything at all (as far as new tech goes is up in the air) depends on the prices.


Nah. Only 1 4870x2 for now. No game really needs 2 at this point. I plan on getting another one down the road when i need it. Thats why im getting a 1000w PSU.
Q9550 @ 3.4Ghz for now
Xigmatek Thor's Hammer
MSI P45 Neo2-fr
6gig 1066 Corsair Dominator
XFX Radeon HD 4890
PC Power&Cooling 750W
Seagate Barracuda 500Gb
Antec 900
Vista 64bit
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All things go well...this will be my config.
 
Already have Monitor, KB, mouse, speakers, etc......
 
Cooller Master Cosmos S Case ( still undecided about case, could very well change)
Case painted RED outside, and GREEN or BLUE inside
1000 PC Power and cooling PSU
i7 965 Extreme (oc'd and LC)
EVGA mobo (if available)
6 gig 1800mhz RAM
2x GTX 280 (SC Edition or OC'd by DS, and LC)
Vista 64
2x 300gig Raptors
 
Extras not offered by DS....
 
Creative Fatal1ty Soundcard with front I/O panel  (i like creative, so sue me :))
NZXT Sentry 1 Fan/Temp Controller (temps for CPU, 2xGPU, 2xHDD)
NO LED FANS PERIOD!!!!!!!!
UV reactive Coolant or Coolant tubing
Visible cables sleved with UV reactive material (if they can't I will )
 
Thats about it really, still not convinced im going with i7, but we shall see, all depends on how much more money my investments loose Wink
 
Everything is subject to change at my (or wifes) discretion
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Speaking of investments, I noticed Intel revised Q4 earnings downward.
 
Bit surprising since they are releasing new processor.  I guess they are projecting a tough up hill battle to prove computers need this extra horsepower for the average user?
 
I wonder if this will cause the i7 followon architectures to be delayed?  Come'on AMD! We need to keep the pressure on in the processor supreme race so they cant sit on their laurels... =)
 
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I'm hoping that the revised Q4 lower earning will bring better prices

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