a buddy is selling this

[Melanie]

is this a good set up ill be adding 2 gtx480s to it i have the harddrives and power supply ... would this be better than a AMD 965?

thanks



1-(Motherboard) RAMPAGE 2 EXTREME motherboard complete, all parts included I/O, sound card, etc (I wrapped motherboard in my mobo static packaging) Item has been opened but nvr used. OC board with socket 1366 this the best socket future proof.

2-(Processor) Intel i7/920 batch#3910a646 in box with original fan (has been tested and works thats all) the batch is a do stepping from my research, now will it hit 4.2 ghz with low voltage? as we all know you can nvr tell till you try it, all batches/chips are different on OC.(like playing the lotto)
notelease know what your doing again.

3)-(Memory) Corsair Dominator 6GB make CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 1600MHZ -unopened

4)-(Memory upgrade)- Corsair Airflow 2 -opened reviewed not tested

5)-(Memory upgrade)- Corsair Airflow Pro- new product unopened from manufacturer (clips on to airflow 2 for temp dispaly

 

[VirtualLarry]

no price checks allowed on these forums.

 

[Melanie]

there updated post and go from there then

 

[cubeless]

with a little tweaking this would double stomp the crap out of a 965 rig, but you would need to need the horsepower... also this is a more expensive rig than a 965 generally would be...

this would have the potential to get more out of 2 480's than a 965 setup...

 

[mb103051]

i7 is the king of the hill for another year most likely...amd 965 is a nice setup but if you can afford an i7 rig thats the cats a##

 

[Melanie]

yes i have a super great amd set up now but looking at changeing to intell cpu and board ... to support the sli gtx 480s i have and i have the rest ofthe set up just did not know a good intel cpu / mother board im sure i could find a cheaper deal but this one comes with memory and i could sale the memory due to i have 12 gigs now ... so in trun i only need a good cpu MB and im set ... with that said i have newer built a intel set up so i was kinda lost in what to look for that would hold me for a while ..

 

[cubeless]

the stuff you listed will be enough cpu power to hold you for a couple years, if you oc...

 

[Melanie]

and that I7 / 920 and the higher ones "thrump" the amd 965 ???i only game but would like power and ableot run my 2 480s

 

[cubeless]

yes... now we could get into the long conversation about buying a x6 capable mobo and a 965 now and upgrading later, but a 4ghz i7 9xx is the fastest thing around now for gaming for the reasonable future...

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

uh, why has no one asked what PSU she'll be using?

 

[Gillbot]

nothing is future proof

 

[Rifter]

uh, why has no one asked what PSU she'll be using?

This x2

Look into a very good 1000w+ PSU for 480's in SLI with any overclocking


To op, As mentioned already the i7 is going to be the best CPU for the next year or so and will power 480's in SLI very well, especially if you get a good overclock.