I7

[arogot]

My Build, What do you think...

CPU- Intel i7 920

MOBO- Evga x58 sli bl

RAM- OCZ 3x2gig 1600 MHz gold

GPU- Evga 260 core 216 (made me go over my price range but, it happens haha)

PSU- xigmatek 750 watt modular (cheep modular 750 high ratings)

Hard Drive- WD Caviar black 620 gig 7200 rpm's

case- antec 900

DVD drive- LG22X dvd+R dvd Burner

Monitor - still not bought, feedback? Acer 23 inch 1080p that's max in price but any other suggestions?


I have no choice but to go stock on cooling, i can not afford anything more for a month or two, will leave stock speeds till i can afford it...
in the future-
possible SLI
possible RAID
possible HD upgrade (raptors and a 1tb)
distant future 12 gig's ram

uses- 3d rendering/ animation and some weekend gaming

 

[bmuell]

You can get cheaper SLI with the Asus P6T. Use the money you save to get the Platinum version of that ram and a good heatsink & fan (e.g. the Xigmatek Dark Knight). You could do better with your PSU, but if you need modular, I don't know what else to recommend. Everything else looks grand.

 

[arogot]

how would that make sli cheeper?