My i7 Monster Discussion =]

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=206685
Copy of Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage II Extreme (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 2GB
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse (High-Speed Gaming Grade)
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

Gonna be used for gaming, 3d modeling and other random things i find out thats fun. I plan on using this for college as well. Im going to college to create video games so ill need a pretty good system.

I choose the 1000w psu because down the road I will be adding another 4870x2.

A few things im not too sure about. The motherboard and ram.

For the mother board. Am i going to see a major difference between the P6T Deluxe and the Rampage 2 Extreme?? I plan on OCing my CPU pretty far(~4.0Ghz+) so im not sure which would be better.

Ram. Im just not sure all together but i multi task alot and im not sure of what the tripple channel is capable of compared to dual. Help? Might OC this. Not sure yet.

For the Monitor and Keyboard im buying them from newegg.
Not 100% positive on the keyboard yet though. If it glows blue ill get it though. =]

Monitor = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145

Keyboard = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126034



Edited by PatrickB - 16 Nov 2008 at 7:28pm

wow nice system, boost the ram too

i would say oc and wait till ram gets cheaper down the road before u get faster ram because its real spendy right now

Originally posted by MyThLoSt i would say oc and wait till ram gets cheaper down the road before u get faster ram because its real spendy right now

That is what i was thinking. Anyone let me know how the Logitech g15 keyboard is from self experience?

Well ill be ordering it from newegg along with my monitor so it is a bit cheaper.

I plan on ordering this rig when my new debit card gets here...

The link is in my first post for my monitor.

Hopefully soon. I ordered it last thursday!

you probably want a small hdd for your os so if you ever have to reinstall vista, you won't lose all your data as well.

Im just going to have my ram OC'd. Faster ram is too expensive.

Also do i really need a 1200w psu for dual 4870x2's?


Edited by PatrickB - 16 Nov 2008 at 10:47pm

Sweet. Im not sure if i really want to buck up and get the raptor they are SOOO expensive.

Now that im thinking about it. I might as well get the raptor now.

ya this way I wont have to worry about buying some ghosting software. 

mmmmm. Didnt know that.

DST check out my virus thread please!

Your a quick one, gotta hand it to ya.

I got the G15 at home. Its really nice. Though I never use the macros so it is a waste for me. I just ordered the new steelseries keyboard... Its mechanical and I have read a lot of good reviews on it.

Looks good

btw incase I forgot to mention the rampage comes with a sound card

Edited by DST4ME - 17 Nov 2008 at 4:19pm

yeah the build looks good..

Originally posted by PatrickB Originally posted by DST4ME Looks good btw incase I forgot to mention the rampage comes with a sound card That is the main reason why i picked that board. Also its insane OC ability!

I picked it for oc too

I don't think he is logged in right now