Joker Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Current system was built in '05-'06 Mobo - Asus P5N-E SLI CPU - Intel Pentium 4 HT 630 Prescott @ 3.75Ghz - 24/7 (38c idle - 55-57c 100% Prime95 @ 26c ambient , stock voltage) CPU Cooler - Artic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro - 92mm Ram - 2 GB Mushkin EM2-5300 (PC2-5300) DDR2 @ 800mhz PSU - Ultra 600watt GPU - x2 PNY Verto GeForce 7800 GT (256MB ) HDD - Maxtor Sata 250 GB Case - Basic smaller mid tower OS - Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Home Edition 32-bit New system plans Mobo - EVGA X58 SLI [132-BL-E758-A1] CPU - Intel Core i7 920 CPU Cooler - Prolimatech Megahalems Ram - 6 GB Crucial Ballistix Tracer (PC3-12800) Tri-Channel DDR3 PSU - Corsair HX1000 GPU - x2 BFG Tech Geforce GTX 280 OC HDD - Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB Case - NZXT Tempest Monitor - Acer H233H 23" HDMI 1080p lcd OS - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit I will try to update this with pictures as parts come in . Edited July 9, 2009 by Joker Quote 2000 Trans Am ws6 - 6spd / M9 / cam / full bolt-ons / semi full suspension / tune 1998 Integra - daily beater, [2] AB XFL-1244's / 4ft³@35Hz, 61in² / Saz-3500dv1 @.85Ω Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damstachizz Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 If you're getting that much power, XP is simply a waste. Go Windows 7. It really is awesome, and fast, plus it has the new XP emulator mode, which means absolutely anything that worked on XP well will work on W7 well. And since you're buying from newegg, can i suggest Crucial Ballistix Tracer (DDR3) for the ram? 6gb.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820148282 It's not cheap, but it's probably the fastest ram out there, and Crucial Ballistix' are INCREDIBLE for overclocking. With Windows 7 64bit (use the full 6gb of rams), and the XP Emulator, simply put the older games into XP compat mode and it will emulate 32bit - meaning that all of your older games will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 awesome build dude. Quote DD M4 Rockford Fosgate P500-4 SoundQubed HDC415 w carbon fiber cap 2 Rockford Fosagate T1675-S XS Power D3400 Under Hood XS Power D5100 in rear Michael Singer 200A Alt Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/153901-2012-veloster-update-842013-wall-build-4-15s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Will do then on the Windows 7. Ordered a different GPU than I have listed , other didnt have HDMI hookup so I looked and found a BFG GTX 280 OC . Had the HDMI hookup and a lifetime warranty. Same 1GB / 512bit / 240 stream processors. Edited July 6, 2009 by Joker Quote 2000 Trans Am ws6 - 6spd / M9 / cam / full bolt-ons / semi full suspension / tune 1998 Integra - daily beater, [2] AB XFL-1244's / 4ft³@35Hz, 61in² / Saz-3500dv1 @.85Ω Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 you should get more than 2gb of ram for sure, getting an I7 then only putting 2 gbs of ram in is a slap in the face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keitare Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 you need tri channel memory either 3 or 6 should be fine i suggest 6 Quote Subs are like titties, They need to come in pairs because ones and threes are just wrong, and larger amounts will always draw a crowd, we all have our favorite sizes, but the bigger ones are more fun to watch move. Words to live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJD3 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) you need tri channel memory either 3 or 6 should be fine i suggest 6 I was about to say that. If you're only going to be running 2gigs of memory, the rest of the system is a bit of overkill IMO. Especially if you don't plan on upgrading it in the future. In which case, I suggest waiting until you can save up the extra $50 or so to get at least three gigs. Also just as a heads up, since you're running a double wide GPU, be sure you have clearance. I don't know for sure if it will, and I don't feel like looking it up. Edited July 6, 2009 by BJD3 Quote Anti Peel and Seal...lol You may be offended by the above. Don't take it personally, I'm just abrasive. 2002 Buick Park Avenue DC Level 4 M2 12 D2 Car Audio Bargain 1600.1 Eclipse CD3200 ~2 cubes @ 34 hz. Stinger Roadkill Expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Just as the other guys said...........Please use some common sense, and run triple channel mode when upgrading to an i7. Damn, you can get a great 6GB set for ~130$ bones now a days. What would be the purpose of this "UPGRADE" if you going to be crippling yourself with 2GB's ram, and DX9 only OS? Your getting a DX10 card, why not use it! Thing of it this way: Get 6GB ram, and all your new parts, With nvidia physx enabled, install UT3 and fuckin game for hours with the sick ass graphics.......!!!!! Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Changing it up some , going to use 2 GPU's [bFG GTX 280 OC] so I am looking for a good SLI motherboard now. I like what I see from EVGA {lifetime warranty , supposedly great customer service , and it seems alot of the serious overclockers of the i7 use them. Since I am going with 2 decent video cards , do you think I should get a 1k watt powersupply instead of the 850watt ? I like what I read on reveiws on the Corsair brand powersupplys {good internal build quality and parts used , not crowded so offers good cooling , and they have good length warranty}. The 1k watt is modular so that is a plus from there TX850watt , looking for an efficent unit that does rated power and lasts really. Memory I know I have to use triple channel DDR3 , what I didnt know is to use at least 3gb and to fill up at least 3 slots for it to function right. Meaning if I only run 3gb's .. better to get 3 x 1gb sticks. I plan to use 6gb 3 x 2gb sticks. Just want to make sure the brand and speed is correct for the motherboard before I jump in and order stuff I will regret. You guys know alot more than me , Im trying to keep up. I researched the heck out of CPU coolers and come to the conclusion I want to run the Prolimatech Megahalems with 2 good cfm / low db 120mm fans , one a push and one a pull. Thinking of 2 Yate Loon's or 2 Scythe Slipstream. Quote 2000 Trans Am ws6 - 6spd / M9 / cam / full bolt-ons / semi full suspension / tune 1998 Integra - daily beater, [2] AB XFL-1244's / 4ft³@35Hz, 61in² / Saz-3500dv1 @.85Ω Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 id say the 850 watt should be fine. if you have the money for a 1000 watter id go with that though. Quote DD M4 Rockford Fosgate P500-4 SoundQubed HDC415 w carbon fiber cap 2 Rockford Fosagate T1675-S XS Power D3400 Under Hood XS Power D5100 in rear Michael Singer 200A Alt Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/153901-2012-veloster-update-842013-wall-build-4-15s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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