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cdnmeatshield
Level 7

‎03-13-2012 11:03 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 07:12 PM by Community Admin

Hello all. I'm Cory and I am currently building my new Computer I have some questions.
I'm looking for the best ram for this gaming machine. Price really doesn't matter at this point in my life I'm happy to say
CPU: I have
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819103960

MB: I have
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131735

Ram: Need help deciding why is 8-16 gig's of mem better then 24-32 gigs for a gaming machine.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231476

PS:Looking at getting this one as I have the 800 Watt in my currant machine
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817121091

HHD: I have. Yes I know I should have gotten a Sata III but I got this one weeks ago for $300, I can always get a sata III later.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820231379

Video Card: 2x GTX 480
This is up in the air as I'm waiting for any info on the GTX680 and to see when they will come out. IF not I may just throw 2 480's in this compy till next xmas and then upgrade then... undecided.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16814130759

The cooling I'll be using.

MB water block
http://dazmode.com/store/index.php?m...oducts_id=1814
this seems to have become unavailable. I have seen the maxuim water block but not the CF V F?

CPU Water block
http://dazmode.com/store/index.php?m...oducts_id=1357

The water cooling reservoir
http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=183

Please let me know if I'll have any problems with my build or if you can recommend something.

Thanks for any help.
CS
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Area_66
Level 11

‎03-13-2012 11:22 AM

Hi , your links to egg don't work for many of them, I see you choose 1,65 volts ram, what kind of motherboard you use.. also the link to Daz, show only a general page not an item.
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Area_66
Level 11

‎03-13-2012 11:27 AM

xeromist wrote:
Unfortunately all of your URL's have ellipses in them. 😞


the ram work.... 😄
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cdnmeatshield
Level 7
In response to Area_66

‎03-13-2012 01:52 PM

Damn.. all the posted worked on another forum..
humm oh well here it goes again.
CPU: FX 8150

MB: Crosshair V Formula

Ram I need What do you suggest?
in Gskill or other. 16 gigs of THE BEST ram.

PS: Kingwin 1300 Watt
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121091&AID=10657534&PID=3754110&SID=skim1132...

The SSD I have, Yes I know I should have gone Sata III but I didnt see one from gskill.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231379&AID=10657534&PID=3754110&SID=skim1132...

Video Card.
2X 480 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130759&AID=10657534&PID=3754110&SID=skim1132...
$309.99 Each With $50.00 rebate = $519.98


Water cooling
MB Water Block: Unless Asus has one for this MB, let me know
http://dazmode.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=153_67&products_id=1814

CPU Water block
http://dazmode.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=102_106&products_id=1357

The water cooling reservoir
http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=183

Hope these links work.
please let me know what if any rearranging I should do to make this a killer machine. 🙂

thanks
CS
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Area_66
Level 11

‎03-13-2012 02:03 PM

Waht case do you have, I ask because I'm sure we can find better than this Zalman system, also I will replace the PSU with a AX 1200, way better

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139014&Tpk=ax%201200
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cdnmeatshield
Level 7
In response to Area_66

‎03-13-2012 03:08 PM

The case is something I'm trying to figure out.
I have access to a table top laser and I will be engraving a theme in to the sides and or front so I'd like a big lexan window or a solid door to work on.
Themes I've been thinking of ,
Skyrim: laser cut the side either to a dragon or logo and then logos of the equipment thats in the box. A pressed logo into a leather strap worked somewhere into the box.

BF3: Logo cut into side with actual holes shot into box * I have friends that own gun ranges*

OR a Res Evil. I have worked on the RE2, RE4 and RE5 and SOON RE6... but dont say anything 😉 I have a number of film swag I could build into this box easily.

OR a halflife box...

I could go on forever... 🙂

What I like: Easy to work with
http://www.xoxide.com/nzxt-m59case.html

http://www.xoxide.com/antec-df35darkfleet-case.html

http://www.xoxide.com/nzxt-lexascase.html

Large amount of space for modding.
http://www.xoxide.com/coolermaster-haf932case.html

Options with more then some modding:
This one is very nice on the inside but the side cover is almost useless to me.. 😞
http://www.xoxide.com/sentey-gs-6500-burton-fulltowercase.html

This one is nice but the side window would have to be built.
http://www.xoxide.com/aerocool-strike-xgtblackedition-midtowercase.html

Nice but no side window
http://www.xoxide.com/aerocool-vs3advancemidtower-case.html

I like this one but it's seems tight and I will be running two 480s.
http://www.xoxide.com/nzxt-vulcan-matxcase.html

I only post this one to ask if these or similar dials are available somewhere, I'd like to see info on heat and such.
http://www.xoxide.com/apevia-xcruiser2-black-case.html

This one kinda grow on me 🙂 I'd laser cut the fan shroud from the side and add lexan
http://www.xoxide.com/thermaltake-chasermk1-fulltowercase.html

This one is greeting pricy but I like it
http://www.xoxide.com/cooler-master-haf-x.html

Last but not least
http://www.xoxide.com/zalman-zmachine-gt1000-black.html
but for 399 for a box I'd just get there 599 one with liquid cooling in it already.

Sorry for the LONG ass post, please let me know what you think or other options.
CS
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Area_66
Level 11

‎03-13-2012 03:22 PM

So , your best option will be to order a rad , a pump , a reservoir , tube and fittings from our friend Daz.
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cdnmeatshield
Level 7
In response to Area_66

‎03-13-2012 03:30 PM

Sorry I'm new. Daz?
Dazmode.com?

CS
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Area_66
Level 11
In response to cdnmeatshield

‎03-13-2012 05:02 PM

cdnmeatshield wrote:
Sorry I'm new. Daz?
Dazmode.com?

CS


on the left Daz, from Dazmode and on the Right Eddy, owner of EK Block ...don't they look the same ? Brothers ?, Cousins ? same Dad ?

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cdnmeatshield
Level 7
In response to Area_66

‎03-13-2012 05:13 PM

wow 😉 lol looks like someone was taken by gypsies as a baby 🙂
Ok I've emailed him about the MB water block.


You had asked about the high voltage ram.
Now I'm not sure if I need 2133. The MB says it take 1600 and 2133 OC. Does that mean that I can get 1600 and OC it to 2133 or what?
Whats the difference both the same price
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231476
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445

I dont want to get something I cant use.
I'm reading this now to get some understanding
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/llano-apu-memory-performance,3017.html

thanks 🙂
CS
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