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Anomaly1964

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FIRST...

Thanks to all the guys that "walked" me through this...

Mnewsham, Mfenn, and BoomerD!

Speak now or forever hold your peace, ready to hit the "Order Button!"

[FONT=&quot]Qty.Product DescriptionSavingsTotal Price[/FONT][FONT=&quot]1[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 012-P3-1572-AR Video Card
Item #:N82E16814130595
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$369.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]GeIL Value PLUS 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10660) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820144478
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$39.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]XFX P1-650X-CAG9 650W Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817207002
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]-$10.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$99.99
$89.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Noctua NH-U9B SE2 92mm SSO CPU Cooler
Item #:N82E16835608016
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$59.941[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Item #:N82E16827135204
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$19.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD3-2VTX90G 3.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #:N82E16820227601
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]-$25.00 Instant
$209.99
$184.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window
Item #:N82E16811119160
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]-$20.00 Instant
$159.99
$139.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #:N82E16822152185
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$69.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
Item #:N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$99.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Item #: N82E16819115072
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD3 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128460
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]-$59.99 Combo
$394.97
$334.98[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Grand Total:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]$1,409.84[/FONT]
 
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Daemas

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there a reason why you're getting a 92mm cpu cooler when you can fit any 120/140mm 1156 cpu cooler on your board?
 
Anomaly1964

Anomaly1964

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Daemas said:
there a reason why you're getting a 92mm cpu cooler when you can fit any 120/140mm 1156 cpu cooler on your board?
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Again, going on recommendations. From what I hear though the 2500k runs really cool anyway, will bigger make that much difference?

Not arguing, just asking...

Thanks!
 
Axon

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Anomaly1964

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Axon said:
Gigabyte UD3 does not run SLI - e.g., you will not be able to put two nvidia GPUs in there. Given your "three year dream," you should consider that. :) If you don't care, nbd.
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I did take that into consideration; thing is I have never done SLI and by the time I MIGHT be ready to, probably some new kick ass card will be out...
 
Axon

Axon

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Yeah, if you're not going to SLI quickly, you're never going to at all.
 
dpodblood

dpodblood

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Did you really need to create another thread for this? I'm not trying to be picky; just saying the other thread was only a few days old, and could have been bumped.

The choices look good though, as long as you are aware of the no SLI thing, and you could probably do with a cheaper cooler. Personally I would go with G.Skill, or Corsair memory, but that's just my brand preference.
 
Anomaly1964

Anomaly1964

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dpodblood said:
Did you really need to create another thread for this? I'm not trying to be picky; just saying the other thread was only a few days old, and could have been bumped.

The choices look good though, as long as you are aware of the no SLI thing, and you could probably do with a cheaper cooler. Personally I would go with G.Skill, or Corsair memory, but that's just my brand preference.
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Sorry about that Dpod, I get a little post happy sometime, can you tell?

This was the original RAM, do you think it will make any difference?

[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory[/FONT][/FONT]
 
Anomaly1964

Anomaly1964

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Axon said:
Gigabyte UD3 does not run SLI - e.g., you will not be able to put two nvidia GPUs in there. Given your "three year dream," you should consider that. :) If you don't care, nbd.

That cooler is way overpriced. Get the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or just go in for a prolimatech armageddon or whatever if you're gonna pay $60.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-065-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-001-_-Product
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Hey Axon, someone told me that exposed pipes on where the heatsink hits the CPU can cause alignment issue, what is your experience?
 
dpodblood

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Gotta love that feeling when you're about to pull the trigger and wanna make sure your making the exact perfect decisions. :p
 
Axon

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Anomaly1964 said:
Hey Axon, someone told me that exposed pipes on where the heatsink hits the CPU can cause alignment issue, what is your experience?
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I've never had a problem, but I suppose a flat surface is better. The 212+ holds my SB at 38c idle or so, less than 60c load (two cores are always a little hotter than the other two).

Actually, when including the two fans, that Noctua isn't a bad deal. I always hesitate at any fans below 120mm because I'm a silence freak and will pay any amount for a quieter fan, but that should serve you well.

Also, +1 to the G.Skill RAM.
 
Anomaly1964

Anomaly1964

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dpodblood said:
Gotta love that feeling when you're about to pull the trigger and wanna make sure your making the exact perfect decisions. :p
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Yeah, it's nerve wracking and fun at the same time!

One other consideration, would a modular power supply be better for wiring?
 
dpodblood

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Anomaly1964 said:
Yeah, it's nerve wracking and fun at the same time!

One other consideration, would a modular power supply be better for wiring?
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That XFX unit you have selected is modular. Again it's probably the best value for money you are going to find.
 
Anomaly1964

Anomaly1964

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Axon said:
I've never had a problem, but I suppose a flat surface is better. The 212+ holds my SB at 38c idle or so, less than 60c load (two cores are always a little hotter than the other two).

Actually, when including the two fans, that Noctua isn't a bad deal. I always hesitate at any fans below 120mm because I'm a silence freak and will pay any amount for a quieter fan, but that should serve you well.

Also, +1 to the G.Skill RAM.
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Thanks dude!
 
Davidh373

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Pretty much a thumbs up on everything here coming from me :). I hope you enjoy it.
 
Sunny129

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Anomaly1964 said:
Again, going on recommendations. From what I hear though the 2500k runs really cool anyway, will bigger make that much difference?

Not arguing, just asking...

Thanks!
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on a chip that runs as cool as SB, it probably won't make much of a difference with respect to cooling. but for the extra $15 or so, you could have 120mm fans instead of 92mm fans. generally speaking, a 120mm fan will push just as much air (CFM) as a 92mm at a lower RPM, resulting in less fan noise. so if noise is at all a concern, the extra $15 for the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 may be a wise investment.
Axon said:
That cooler is way overpriced. Get the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or just go in for a prolimatech armageddon or whatever if you're gonna pay $60.
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while i disagree with the above poster that the cooler you selected is overpriced (you get what you pay for, and you don't get what you don't pay for - and Noctua products carry a premium b/c their products' quality and reliability are top notch), he makes a very good point considering how cool SB chips run. in other words, whereas on a socket AM2, AM2+, AM3, or a socket 1156 or 1366 platform it may be necessary to get a top tier air cooler from the likes of Noctua, Tuniq, etc., you could probably get away with using a 120mm cooler in the $30-$40 range and be fine temperature-wise with Sandy Bridge.
 
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Anomaly1964

Anomaly1964

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Thanks again for all the great support!

I'm sure I will have MORE questions once everything is delivered and I start building!
 
Anomaly1964

Anomaly1964

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UGH...what a PAIN! Bank takes 7 days to set up new biller and I JUST deposited money from PayPal to BANK!

Only takes 2-3 days for bank to get to PayPal so I guess I will go that route...

DAMMIT...LOL!
 
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Vincent

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For $125 (only $25 more) you could get the Windows Home Premium family pack which gives you licenses for 3 computers.
 
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