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I would even steal your ATI picture if you keep mentioning. LOL. I forgot to delete the additional comments. XD

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Thanks for your response mrhoshos96. I have done some research in regarding to the PSU with 2 GTX 460 Sli. 650W is just enough for 2 gtx 460 sli and I7 930. Here is the link to power consumption calculations. Can't find it right now Here is the link I asked in regarding to the PSU...

PURCHASE DATE: This Month BUDGET RANGE: Any Budget. As long as I get the best deal I would be happy. SYSTEM USAGE, MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: CAD, GAMING (Starcraft II, Final Fantasy, Dragon Nest), CODING, Some Engineering Stuff PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard.... mouse... DVD DRIVE...

I forgot to mention, the GPU is GTX 460 Fermi. I don't know if this matters.

As the title specified, any one knows if the antec earthwatt 650 W is good enough for 2 GTX 460 and an INTEL I7 930. I currently have the PSU and other parts, I am thinking about purchasing two 460 to SLI to upgrade my system If the the power is not enough, I could switch to a different graphic...

thanks. I am thinking of getting i930 as well. Thinking about getting an OEM with Heat sink because of the small price difference. You can click on the link and see. Only thing I worry is the size of the heat sink. Could it be a trouble for my Motherboard or my case?

How good is this build? I want the system to last long and I might have to do some CAD and some online gaming. I currently have GMC X-7 Black ABS / SECC steel Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $19.99...

thanks

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In that case, I would pick a Athlon X3 445 since there is not much performance boost. Which is what I was initially thinking

IF I am not planing on OC, 125 w OR 95 W is not much different. RIght? ignoring the fact of higher electricity bill.

Planing on building my pc. I am confusing about the price and performance of AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban and AMD PHENOM BLACK x4 955 Both CPU are about the same price. I was thinking about hex core one since the price is about the same and I can get the extra performance out of it...