- Jul 22, 2007
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Hello everyone!
So I've decided it's time to upgrade from my I7-920 and my eVGA x58 SLI LE motherboard to something newer, since I've read in several places that 1366 is officially "dead". I'll give you guys a list of the things I am looking at, as well as what I will be re-using on the new board. ANY help in this area is most appreciated, since I've been looking and looking at numerous forums and just can't seem to find a board that fits "me".
Things I HAVE and will be re-using:
Vid Card = Sapphire Radeon 6990
Case = Corsair 800D
PSU = Corsair TX850
Sound Card = Fatal1ty Titanium Champion (with 5 1/4 dock)
DVD/Blu-Ray = nothing big time, just some SATA ones
HDD = Two WD Black 1gb drives
Things I am in need of advice on:
Motherboard = ?? (I am a hardcore gamer, and the more bells and whistles, the better for me. Although maybe there's a solution for the gimmicks?)
CPU = Here I was going to go with the i7-2600k.. but I have done a bit of research on benchmarking, and it -seems- to me that the 2500k hangs in there with it's bigger brother. However, I am not sure if the 2mb loss of cache or the loss of HT is worth it?
Memory = I was thinking of re-using my OCZ DDR3 1066, but again.. not sure if I should get better ones for the new build
SSD = If I can save a bit of money with the cpu/mobo combo, I may pick up an SSD card for the OS install.
Keep in mind that I am a gamer, and FPS means everything to me. I can't say for sure if I will add another 6990 to the build next year, BUT I would like to keep that option open to me -just in case-. Also, my budget will most likely be around $800 or so for recommended buys.
Boards I have looked at are
Gigabyte G1.Sniper2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128525
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128499
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131760
One thing I like about the Sniper2 board is the incorporation of the Killer NPU and the onboard X-FI. I may not even have to use my fatality if I decide to get that board...
What say you guys?!!
So I've decided it's time to upgrade from my I7-920 and my eVGA x58 SLI LE motherboard to something newer, since I've read in several places that 1366 is officially "dead". I'll give you guys a list of the things I am looking at, as well as what I will be re-using on the new board. ANY help in this area is most appreciated, since I've been looking and looking at numerous forums and just can't seem to find a board that fits "me".
Things I HAVE and will be re-using:
Vid Card = Sapphire Radeon 6990
Case = Corsair 800D
PSU = Corsair TX850
Sound Card = Fatal1ty Titanium Champion (with 5 1/4 dock)
DVD/Blu-Ray = nothing big time, just some SATA ones
HDD = Two WD Black 1gb drives
Things I am in need of advice on:
Motherboard = ?? (I am a hardcore gamer, and the more bells and whistles, the better for me. Although maybe there's a solution for the gimmicks?)
CPU = Here I was going to go with the i7-2600k.. but I have done a bit of research on benchmarking, and it -seems- to me that the 2500k hangs in there with it's bigger brother. However, I am not sure if the 2mb loss of cache or the loss of HT is worth it?
Memory = I was thinking of re-using my OCZ DDR3 1066, but again.. not sure if I should get better ones for the new build
SSD = If I can save a bit of money with the cpu/mobo combo, I may pick up an SSD card for the OS install.
Keep in mind that I am a gamer, and FPS means everything to me. I can't say for sure if I will add another 6990 to the build next year, BUT I would like to keep that option open to me -just in case-. Also, my budget will most likely be around $800 or so for recommended buys.
Boards I have looked at are
Gigabyte G1.Sniper2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128525
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128499
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131760
One thing I like about the Sniper2 board is the incorporation of the Killer NPU and the onboard X-FI. I may not even have to use my fatality if I decide to get that board...
What say you guys?!!