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Post Date: 2009-03-13
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    Posted: 13 Mar 2009 at 1:55pm
Hi,

I sent email about a similar system asking some questions before purchasing. I did not receive a respond from sales, so decided to post it here for review.

1) Will this machine run cool enough as configured?
2) Is the Rampage II motherboard good enough to warrant the price increase or is the EVGA one good?
3) Is this power supply big enough for this configuration?
4) What model is the monitor? (I would like to see what it has for specs).

Any other advice is appreciated. It will be mainly used for MMO gaming and other intensive graphic gaming.

Thanks!

Potential Config:

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 932
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz Mushkin (Highly Recommended) (Digital Storm Certified)
Power Supply: 650W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 1.792GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Sound Card: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Cooler Master V8 (Compatible With i7 Processors)
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
LCD Display: Acer 22 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display)
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Posts: 520 		  Quote Kaleliar Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Mar 2009 at 2:20pm
Can you post up a ticket number?

The EVGA Classified just was released today. From what I have seen if you really want to OC that will be the board to go with. tho its price will be high.

650W will be low for your system most of us end up with 1000W Especially since you are getitng the 295.

The only major difference is that the Rampage II has a 24GB limit where as the EVGA x58 is 12GB but no one needs more then 6GB for regular use anyways.

It should overclock ok on air.. if you have problems since DS did it its under warrenty.  I will choose Liquid for Glowing fun.
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Ticket Number: 258448
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For upgarde ability I would go with the 1000w PSU or at the very least a 750w and that config will run real cool. That's pretty much my system and I run it 24/7 and it has stayed cool as ice since Feb 5th.
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I agree with sodius, get the 1000w psu, change your firt optical drive to LightScribe Edition, and then make the second optical drive a DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x).

other then that you are good to go, go with the evga mobo

Classified has been announced but not released yet.

Edited by DST4ME - 13 Mar 2009 at 4:24pm

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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