Krynj
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Before you read this reply, keep in mind that I don't know much about WoW, and its RAM/CPU/GPU/HDD usage.
If you wanted to save a bit, you could probably ditch the i7 920 and grab a Q6600 and OC it to 3+GHz with a quality PSU and board. I doubt you'd notice any difference in WoW between an i7 920 and a Q6600 OC'd. Performance margins at this point aren't worth the cost, if you ask me. I looked into upgrading my entire rig to a 920 setup, and reviews and benchmarks just weren't worth it for me (I do a lot of freelance 3d modeling/rendering too). It may technically be the 'best' around, but if you can save a little cash and sacrifice a hardly noticeable loss in performance, it's worth it. Again, it's entirely up to you. Maybe with the cash you save from switching to a LGA775/DDR2 based setup, you could toss in a 300GB VelociRaptor. I assume in the long run (after apps are installed, the OS HDD becomes fragmented after months of use, and the inevitable OS rot) a solid 10,000 RPM drive would yield some better results than a slightly better CPU.
Also, a couple more things. I have an Antec 1200 too. It's a great case. Best case I've ever owned. This case will house so many future builds of mine. One thing I may suggest. Toss in a couple Antec tri speed blue LED fans for the side panel and the slipstream. When I got my Antec 1200, it didn't come with a fan for the side panel slot or the mid case slot (slipstream), so I ended up buying 2 more Antec tri speed fans (with the same blue LEDs of course).
Whether you take my advice (might be good to hear from some other members too, as I may be misinformed) or not, his new rig will be great. That's mighty nice of you. You'll have to let us know what he says. And does he know about any of this?
Have fun building it. Sounds like a fun build. I think half the reason I upgrade is because it's just too fun to tear everything down and rebuild from the mounting screws.
If you wanted to save a bit, you could probably ditch the i7 920 and grab a Q6600 and OC it to 3+GHz with a quality PSU and board. I doubt you'd notice any difference in WoW between an i7 920 and a Q6600 OC'd. Performance margins at this point aren't worth the cost, if you ask me. I looked into upgrading my entire rig to a 920 setup, and reviews and benchmarks just weren't worth it for me (I do a lot of freelance 3d modeling/rendering too). It may technically be the 'best' around, but if you can save a little cash and sacrifice a hardly noticeable loss in performance, it's worth it. Again, it's entirely up to you. Maybe with the cash you save from switching to a LGA775/DDR2 based setup, you could toss in a 300GB VelociRaptor. I assume in the long run (after apps are installed, the OS HDD becomes fragmented after months of use, and the inevitable OS rot) a solid 10,000 RPM drive would yield some better results than a slightly better CPU.
Also, a couple more things. I have an Antec 1200 too. It's a great case. Best case I've ever owned. This case will house so many future builds of mine. One thing I may suggest. Toss in a couple Antec tri speed blue LED fans for the side panel and the slipstream. When I got my Antec 1200, it didn't come with a fan for the side panel slot or the mid case slot (slipstream), so I ended up buying 2 more Antec tri speed fans (with the same blue LEDs of course).
Whether you take my advice (might be good to hear from some other members too, as I may be misinformed) or not, his new rig will be great. That's mighty nice of you. You'll have to let us know what he says. And does he know about any of this?
Have fun building it. Sounds like a fun build. I think half the reason I upgrade is because it's just too fun to tear everything down and rebuild from the mounting screws.
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