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post #21 of 33
11/23/05 at 3:45am
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Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
I am writing this from my wife's rig that I built and I must say this Thermaltake Armor case is the best thing since sliced bread. The airflow is just amazing. There is so much room inside as well.

Yeah the Armor case is the Kandlf withut the front doors.


Yang:
I love DangerDens sli/7800 stuff, i am piecing it together now. i am happy with my air cooling scores right now. It will be around January ebfore i complete my water component order.
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post #22 of 33
11/23/05 at 3:48am
Look at Thermaltake Aquabay components for added luxury. I put all three in and they give love all night long.
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post #23 of 33
11/23/05 at 4:01am
who knew its was 40$ from a AMD 4800+ to a FX-55?
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post #24 of 33
11/23/05 at 10:05am
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Originally Posted by Guntizzle
who knew its was 40$ from a AMD 4800+ to a FX-55?
After last night, I did.......amazing, isnt it???

Final update, and Im maxed at $2600 right now before TT&L

Abit AN8-SLI Fatal1ty mobo (with uGuru OC tool)$205.00
BFG GeForce 7800GTX OC series GPU (free game)$509.99
Crucial Ballistix RAM (184 pin DDR 400MHz PC3200) 2Gb$280.00
Thermalright XP-120 AMD CPU heatsink $63.00
Panasonic Panaflo CPU fan (120mm) $18.00
Thermal Take Armor VA8000SWA case $180.00
AMD FX-55 San Diego chipset CPU $811.00
PC Power and Cooling Inc. 850 watt PSU $500.00
$2,566.99

This also includes reusing the following from my Dell:
1 BFG 7800GTX OC
1 Broadcom ethernet card & wireless reciever
1 NEC DVD player/burner
1 NEC DVD-ROM
320Gb RAID 0 HDD

All that outta make me need ample amounts of love lube for all the lovin ima get. Next up: WATER COOLING!!!!!!!!!!
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post #25 of 33
11/23/05 at 3:30pm
Another thought about your cpu-gpu combination: some folks have said that with 2X 7800gtxs, your cpu is going to be the limiting factor in throughput. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to buy the best processor, FX-57, or 4800+ and start out with one 7800Gtx. Then buy a second when you can afford it. I have one of the DFI UT Lanparty SLI mobos laying on my livingroom floor at this very moment, I hope it is as good as everyone is proclaiming.
To bad about the newer case choice, I have a windowed Wavemaster case at home and really like how it looks. The paint is soooooo smooooth. It would be a better case if they changed the hard drive orientation like the predator case though. Lian-Li cases always look so boring.
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post #26 of 33
11/23/05 at 3:43pm
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I already have one 7800, and I was reading up on the CPU limitations. The 4800+ and FX-55 are what im limited to for price of each component. I LOVE the look of the CoolerMaster cases, but I also need more room. I plan to tinker with OC and watercooling. The ThermalTake case will allow for that. The Cooler master is a very close 2nd and may be a reality due to price and me figuring out exactly what i plan as I realize the feasibility of my plans. Lian Li's are nice, but WAAAAAAY to bland for my taste. Of the reviews I read, The FX-55 came in 2nd place (behind the FX-57 none the less) for all gaming and music processing apps (according to Toms Hardware CPU guode 2005/06)

I am still somewhat up in the air on the case, but that 850 watt PSU may be the ultimate deciding factor. Thanks for the help Nebby.
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post #27 of 33
11/23/05 at 4:39pm
imho 510 is plenty as far as the psu, the 850 is for overkill giants like DB...=P

I don't doubt that DB and the wife have "super size" over kill toys for each other *sly grin*
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post #28 of 33
11/23/05 at 5:11pm
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Yeah, $220 versus $450......Im still weighing some options. The PSU is on up there.
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post #29 of 33
11/24/05 at 3:27pm
I have never had a problem with my 510 running 2X 6800Us + 3.73EE P4 + 2X 160G hds + lighted fans front and back + a pair of 12" CCDs under the case for "Ground Effect." The 6800U require 10Watts more than the 7800Gtx and I bet the 3.73 is on par with at least the FX-55 in power usage. So the 510 should be sufficient unless your running your Christmas lights from your computer.
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post #30 of 33
11/24/05 at 8:48pm
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Originally Posted by nebulous
I have never had a problem with my 510 running 2X 6800Us + 3.73EE P4 + 2X 160G hds + lighted fans front and back + a pair of 12" CCDs under the case for "Ground Effect." The 6800U require 10Watts more than the 7800Gtx and I bet the 3.73 is on par with at least the FX-55 in power usage. So the 510 should be sufficient unless your running your Christmas lights from your computer.
Hmmm, christmas lights, and one of those neon blenders for margaritas
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post #31 of 33
11/24/05 at 10:01pm
DD Rocks! http://x1.putfile.com/8/21914252471.jpg
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post #32 of 33
11/24/05 at 10:27pm
It would be tighter to have it all internal. DD for waterblocks and even pump if you wish, Thermaltake for everything else gives you all internal solution.
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post #33 of 33
11/25/05 at 12:28am
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Thermaltake will be coming out with a total internal solution soon. They have the Bigwater, but Im not sure thats a "Yang88she" approved/worthy setup. Can I aircool my CPU and just watercool my GPU??? Just curious. I say that because that Thermalright XP-120 heatsink is a sexxxy mutha. I want one for a hood ornament on my Hyundai too
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