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Excluding GFX the total comes up to about R 7500

Hey guys thanks for all your help!
Here's what my final build looks like:

Motherboard: Asus P6T Deluxe V2
Processor: Core i7 DO Stepping
RAM: 6 GB OCZ 1333 Mhz
GFX: BFG GTX 285 (already have this)

How does it look? Any suggestions or alterations?
Thanks again.

I think it pretty well priced its R1450 @ crowntech. What do
you guys think. BTW it includes shipping.

I'm somewhat of a noob when it comes to memory, so is
CL7 memory any good?

Hey guys thanks for the replies. This particular model is rated 1.65 volts and
designed specifically for the i7 processor. So should be good, shouldn't it?

Ok if i do with 6gb, how do the OCZ Platinum 1333 DDR3 rate?

How big of a performance difference will there be with 6Gb of RAM?

I'm buying from Take2. The processor is R2000, the mobo is R3300
and the ram is about R1000

Yeah it is a small difference. I was also wondering about future upgrade paths.
Would socket 1156 or 1366 hold more future proofing. If i do go for the i7, how does
the P6T mobo stack up?
Thanks for the input guys, really appreciate it.

I already have the GPU so the i7 rig costs about R6500 and the i5 rig is about R6300.
I will be upgrading from a E2180 and 9500GT so hopefully some better frame rates.

Please help, i'm stuck between the two platforms. One the one hand the i5 rig looks like this: Core i5 750 @ 2.66 GHZ Asus Maximus III Formula 4 GB OCZ 1333MHZ BFG GTX 285 On the other hand the i7 system is as follows: Core i7 920 @ 2.66 GHZ Asus P6T SE 3 GB OCZ 1333 MHZ Same GPU I'm torn between th...

Hey guys, was wondering if you guys had any info on the
XFX GTX 285 Black edition. Any info is much appreciated.

Thanks Prime, so would you recommend that, or the Odin 720w

Thanks guys. Prime where did you get that psu from. Did more research
and found out that the 285 needs 40+ amps on the 12v rails so that means
that the 585w is a no go, looks like I'll have to buy the 720w.
Anybody has any experience with Gigabyte PSU's?

Thanks for the feedback Puento

Did a bit of research, the 720w sells for R1000 at at rebel tech.
Any one know if rebel tech is any good?

Thanks Jamin

What did you pay for the 720w if you don't mind me asking

Hi guys, i was wondering if anyone could tell me if the Odin 585w will be able to power
a gtx 285. The rest of the specs are as follows:
Q9550
Gigabyte p45 board
SATA DVD Drive
1TB Hdd
Couple of 120mm fans

Thanks a lot guys, appreciate any feedback

Hey Ravenlord, i wouldn't mind a copy
Thnx

What do you think of this board?

[url]http://www.rebeltech.co.za/product_info ... d=3185/url]

So you guys reckon DDR3 is the way to go?

Scavenger wrote:I could have looked here for your system specs... lol

Yeah sorry bout that. At least i kept you guessing:D

You right scavenger the T240 is fantastic.
Guess i have to start saving.

Thanks for the input Scavenger. Before i get the monitor i will be upgrading my gfx card to either a 4890 or 275. As for the reviews, the 2333SW seems like a solid choice but you made some good points about the 22". I probably will connect my ps3 to the monitor so the 23" seems the better ...

Thanks Kalster will check it out