i7 proc and mobo

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#1 tofu

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Posted Jul 26 2010 06:52 PM

Canadian spelling intended ;)

So I'm putting together another machine, I already bought pretty much everything I need except for the proc and mobo. I'm going to go with the Intel i7 860 Lynnfield for the proc and there is a package deal for with a mobo that includes USB 3.0, has a couple 6Gb/s SATA ports along with the 3 Gb/s ones.

it is here: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813131634

I'm wondering what I get, and if it's enough to justify another $80 if I would buy this: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813131594

It's got more pci slots, but no USB 3.0 and no 6 Gb/s SATA slots either. Seems like a no-brainer for me to get the other one...am I wrong?

Or...is there a better mobo for me to pick up for around $200ish?

Thanks folks,
Teh Fu of To

#2 Keenan

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Posted Jul 26 2010 10:38 PM

Well, I was going to help you out but since you made fun of my home land you can just work it out on your own.

#3 stryfe

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Posted Jul 27 2010 06:36 AM

Kinda funny. Since my machine was acting up I starting looking at doing a full overhaul of it but decided for now to just replace my socket 775 motherboard instead. However, I did starting working on what I would replace it with. I was looking at either an Asus motherboard or a Gigabyte one.

Asus: http://www.newegg.co...1-641-_-Product
Gigabyte: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813128423

The Gigabyte one is a little less and a Tom's Hardware top choice. Just remember you have to get enough new memory as well, darn triple channels as D has explained to me :)

#4 tofu

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Posted Jul 27 2010 07:22 AM

Keenan, on Jul 26 2010 11:38 PM, said:

Well, I was going to help you out but since you made fun of my home land you can just work it out on your own.

I wasnt making fun, just pointing out that it wasnt a typo.

Would you have felt better if I would have said "UK spelling intended?"

LIGHTEN UP FRANCIS

#5 tofu

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Posted Jul 27 2010 07:23 AM

Thanks Tom...I was going to go with an 1156 but I guess they're so close together in price now there isnt a real reason to...or is there?

#6 tofu

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Posted Jul 27 2010 07:28 AM

Ok...so unless I hear differently I'm probably going to go with the following:

http://www.newegg.co...st=Combo.434526

#7 panzer

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Posted Jul 27 2010 10:50 AM

Looks awesome!

I haven't researched parts since I bought my last rig, about 5+ months ago... and that was when 6 gb/s SATA was still in its relative infancy. So, I don't have much to offer for help. :/

I can say that I'm jealous you'll get the quad core, 6 gb/s SATA AND the ability to run 2 cards SLI without bottlenecking. That really is ideal.

#8 tofu

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Posted Jul 27 2010 11:04 AM

Right now I'm just going to go with a single card (http://www.newegg.co...82E16814121372) but it's nice that the opportunity is there for me to get a second one and throw it in there...

#9 tofu

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Posted Jul 27 2010 11:08 AM

ok, so I've been pieceing things together as they come up for sale or otherwise have a bit of a discount so here is what I have sitting in my house:

box: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811119196

Video card: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814121372

Monitor: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16824236049

PSU: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817341003
Note: yeah it's not modular, but after MIR and discounts it was an 850W PSU for $50

Optical Drive: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16827151192

In transit

RAM: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820231277

Yet to order:
proc/mobo: http://www.newegg.co...st=Combo.434526

#10 tofu

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Posted Jul 27 2010 11:11 AM

I was thinking of buying two more fans (they're < $10 each) and throwing them in there but I really don't think I'll have an issue with heat...at least I hope not!

also going to buy another keyboard...maybe a backlit gaming one so when the lights are low/out I dont have to look for keys...I dont have them ALL memorized.

Comments or recommendations?

#11 Dwayne

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Posted Jul 27 2010 12:07 PM

YOU DON'T HAVE ALL OF YOUR KEYS MEMORIZED?

that's it, now i have to login to facebook and unfriend you.

:(

#12 tofu

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Posted Jul 27 2010 12:10 PM

No! NO! NONONONONONONO!

I WAS JUST SAYING THAT SO BRENNAN WOULDNT FEEL ALL ALONE!

DON'T UNFRIEND MEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!111oneone

Ok, so anyway, other than that little bit of false drama do you have any suggestions for the rikmont keybroad?

#13 Speckz

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Posted Jul 27 2010 12:13 PM

keyboards are for n00bs! use telepathy!

#14 tofu

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Posted Jul 27 2010 12:25 PM

That only works when I'm not drinking...after a few beers my telepathy focus goes all fuzzy and I start mentally fat fingering stuff

#15 Speckz

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Posted Jul 27 2010 12:27 PM

tofu, on Jul 27 2010 01:25 PM, said:

That only works when I'm not drinking...after a few beers my telepathy focus goes all fuzzy and I start mentally fat fingering stuff

armature!!!!

http://forums.rift-tek.net/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif

I have no advice, sorry. Well, I do, but you purchased those components so it's too late.