Potentially finalized new PC build

[Loop2kil]

Somewhat carefully thought out but I just want to check and see if there's something I'm missing or if there might be something I need to change out

Already have:
Rocketfish aluminum case
620w Corsair PSU
Zalman 9500
obligatory KB, mouse, speakers

About to pull the trigger on the rest:
Xeon X3350 Quad core CPU
Asus PQ5 Pro
OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB)1.8v pc6400
2 x 1TB Seagates for storage
2 x 30 gb OCZ SSD for the OS
EVGA GTX260 core 216 video card
Sony DVD burner

 

[Blain]

Why buy the slower 2.66GHz X3350 when you could get the faster 2.83GHz Q9550 for less money?
Are you getting a killer deal on the Xeon or something like that?


* X3350: Quad core / 2.66GHz / 1333MHz FSB / 12MB L2 cache / 45nm
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, EM64T

* Q9550: Quad core / 2.83GHz / 1333MHz FSB / 12MB L2 cache / 45nm
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, EM64T


"OCZ Fatal1ty Edition 4GB (2x2GB) PC6400"
BTW, You realize that you have to push 2.1v to this memory, rather than the standard 1.8v?
I would buy the OCZ Reaper Edition (1.8v), if you're locked into the OCZ brand.

 

[Loop2kil]

Originally posted by: Blain
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Are you getting a killer deal on the Xeon or something like that?

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yes...$175

 

[Loop2kil]

Originally posted by: Blain

BTW, You realize that you have to push 2.1v to this memory, rather than the standard 1.8v?

that I did not realize...I will check into that as well...thanks for the heads up.

 

[videogames101]

OCZ SSDs will disappoint, I really suggest either going with an intel SSD or just getting a velociraptor.

 

[Blain]

Oops, I overlooked the OCZ SSD HDs.
Yes, go with a VelociRaptor version instead of the OCZ HDs :thumbsup:

 

[Loop2kil]

What about a SAS setup instead of the VR?

 

[Loop2kil]

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