just ordered 680i system

[skrewler2]

I was unsure of the RAM choice, I want to O/C but don't want to spend a ridiculous amount on overpriced DDR2. Never OC'd on a C2D platform before, but from what I understand I can run the RAM at speeds indepenadnt of FSB, is that correct? Anyways, what does everyone think of my choice of RAM?

Thsi will all be going into a Antec Solo case with 4x320gb seagate 7200.10 and a 150gb raptor for my boot drive. What HSF on that E6600 will fit in this case? Scythe Infinity (What fan should I pair that with)? Also can I get a suggestion on two quietish (NO LEDS) 120mm fans for the Solo? Will I have any trouble fitting the 8800gtx in this case? Eventually I'll also want to add a second, along with a physics processor if they ever take off...

Alright thanks in advance


1 x (246707) EVGA 122-CK-NF68 nForce 680i SLI Socket 775 1333MHz DDR2 - 1000 SLI ready Extreme Overclocking Motherboard Retail ***Free Shipping*** @ $269.99

1 x (321102) XFX PVT80FSHF9 GeForce 8800GTX 768MB Extreme GDDR3 PCIE Video Card Retail ***Free Shipping*** @ $649.99

1 x (316505) OCZ OCZ700GXSSLI GameXStream 700W Power Supply Retail ***Free Shipping*** @ $139.99

1 x (80860) Intel® Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe Processor 2.4GHz, 1066FSB, LGA775, 4MB Cache Retail ***Free Shipping*** @ $312.80

1 x (85264) OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK DDR2 PC2-6400 Platinum Revision 2 Dual Channel Memory Retail ***Free Shipping*** @ $254.90

 

[Idontcare]

Sweet specs, I'll be jealous until I can get my system pulled together :roll:

Enjoy it when you get it pulled together 🙂

 

[Piuc2020]

I really hope you overclock the **** out of that system... as I see from AT's article on the 680i its a mad overclocker... couple that with a cpu who is also a mad overclocker... and some quality RAM... you can probably figure out the rest.

 

[Skott]

The Tuniq 120 is availble again. I guess if you want the best hsf that would be the one. Scythe, Thermalright, and Zalman have good ones too.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

What HSF on that E6600 will fit in this case? Scythe Infinity (What fan should I pair that with)?

The only one that might not is the TT quad tower. My pick would be the Infinity. Try the Scythe fan before swapping.

Also can I get a suggestion on two quietish (NO LEDS) 120mm fans for the Solo?

Nexus 80, 90 and 120mm all the way.

Will I have any trouble fitting the 8800gtx in this case?

It will get tight near the hard drives, but it can be done.

BTW, you can suspend only 3 drives in the Solo, or mount 4 drives. 5 would need a 5 1/4 bay.

 

[Aikouka]

Eh, after seeing Jonny's review of the GameXStream PSU, I decided to go with the PC Power & Cooling 750W Silencer for my system (which is fairly similar to yours except I went with a standard P965 mobo as I'm a bit tired of nVidia's half-assed motherboard chipset releases (I've had an nForce 3 250GB and an nForce 4 Ultra)). Note that the remark doesn't refer to the renewed faith in overclocking.

 

[Boyo]

Sweet system. I'm jealous. Enjoy it because you have a real high end rig.

 

[Baked]

The Asus Striker Extreme looks bad ass.

 

[Aikouka]

Originally posted by: Baked
The Asus Striker Extreme looks bad ass.

For how much fluff it has, I think I'd like to see a review before buying it.