New Gaming Rig - Price checks

[Lukums]

Hello everyone this is I've come up with so far. Can anyone beat these prices all from newegg.

Asus CROSSHAIR IV FORMULA 890FX AM3 4xDDR3 3*PCIE RAID GBL 1394 USB3.0 X-Fi
[MBDASUCRS01A] AMD Socket AM3 ;Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology $284.63

Asrock ASRock X58 Extreme6 M/B - Intel X58 + ICH10R, DDR3 2000 (OC), PCI-Ex16, RAID, GbE LAN, 8ch Audio, ATX [X58-EXTREME6] $250

Corsair Corsair Vengeance 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 DIMM RAM $52.81 per stick

AMD AMD PHENOM II X6 1090T 6 Core 3.2GHz 9MB Cache Black Edition [HDE00ZFBGRBOX]
PHENOM II X6 1090T 6CORE 3.2GHz 9MB CACHE 125W BLACK EDITION PHENOM II X6 1090T/6CORE/3.2GHz/9MB CACHE/125W/BLACK EDITION (B,F) $214.16


Intel Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHZ TURBO, 8M Cache [BX80623I72600K]
Intel Core i7 2600K -INTEL CORE i7 2600K i7 2600K -INTEL CORE i7 2600K PROCESSOR 3.4GHZ TURBO, LGA1155 8M CACHE i7 2600K -INTEL CORE i7 2600K i7... (F) $330.34

Nvidia XFX PCIe HD6990 4GB 830MHz [HD-699A-ENF9]
XFX PCIe HD6990 4GB 830MHz ** Dual GPU Card ** GPU Clk: 830MHz, Stream Pro: 3072 Outputs: DVI DL / 4x mDP Memory: 4096MB DDR5 256bit @ 5000MHz $737.07

Gigabyte Gigabyte ATI 6970 OC 2 PCI-E 2.1 2GB 256-bit GDDR5, 920/5500 MHz, 2x DVI, HDMI, DP, DX11, Fan [GV-R697OC2-2GD] $404.98

If any one has suggestions I'm up for making changes.

Many thanks in advance.

PS: This is for 2 systems 1 for AMD / Intel

 

[mjmjpfaff]

wait so you already have an intel rig? what processor?

 

[k1114]

Get an am3+ mobo to be compatible with the new amd cpus not released yet. Your intel mobo is not compatible with your intel cpu. Ram is cheaper in pairs. And everything can be lower price when buying in combos.

Fill this out so we may help you pick better parts for your needs. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

One more thing, do you live by a microcenter?

 

[striker410]

Hey Lukums, I think I've helped you out before correct? Anyway, I can decimate those prices. Especially since your Intel build isn't compatible
But first, some suggestions.
-Swap to 2500k. Acts identically in gaming.
-Get 2x 6950's. Will blow away almost anything else.
-Get some cheaper ram. There's some G.Skill ram on sale right now, faster stuff and $40 cheaper!

I assume this is something you made on Cyberpower or similar? If not, you have amazing formatting.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

he wants an amd rig. but here is a tri crossfire rig that will blow that amd system away

this is a build that i built for this competition: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/312826-31-bestconfigs-high-intel-gaming

Intel i5 2500k: 220$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072&cm_re=i5_2500k-_-19-115-072-_-Product

SAPPHIRE PURE Black P67: 230$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813154018

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB): 75$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445&cm_re=gskill_ram_8gb_1600-_-20-231-445-_-Product

MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II Radeon HD 6950 2GB: x3=840$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127588&cm_re=6950-_-14-127-588-_-Product

Samung Spinpoint F3 1TB HDD: 60$ http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Internal-HD103SJ/dp/B002MQC0P8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308753807&sr=8-2

Corsair Force Series 3 120GB: 210$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233181&cm_re=force_3-_-20-233-181-_-Product

IN WIN Ironclad: 120$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108230&cm_re=full_tower_case-_-11-108-230-_-Product

PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 950W: 150$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703028&cm_re=pc_power_and_cooling-_-17-703-028-_-Product

CORSAIR CWCH60 Hydro Series H60: 70$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015&cm_re=h60-_-35-181-015-_-Product

ASUS 24X DVD Burner: 21$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&cm_re=dvd_burner_asus-_-27-135-204-_-Product

Total: 1996$
change the dvd drive to this one- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289&cm_re=lite_on_dvd_burner-_-27-106-289-_-Product -2$

type in this promo code at checkout for the ram- DM15JN11US -11.25$

after rebate the ssd is 180$ -30$

+20$ for the case's shipping

-25$ for the psu's rebate

change the cpu cooler to the noctua nh-d14 +5$- http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308793391&sr=1-1

change the motherboard to this one- http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-8P67WS3&c=FR&pid=3b62c1f83100b7c9009b869e1fe8c6389f82ab2d7196881ae47393d5c72278b7 +25$

that should still be under 2000$

 

[striker410]

He didn't say he wanted AMD. And the 3rd 6950 is all but wasted. 2x 6970's are better IMO.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

He didn't say he wanted AMD. And the 3rd 6950 is all but wasted. 2x 6970's are better IMO.

look at the last line of his post.

thanks for the info about the 3 6950's. i thought that was the case. its fun to dream though

 

[k1114]

He wants 2 rigs, 1 with intel, another with amd. I'm not exactly sure why the change but this is his other post. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/312834-31-best-monior-array Appearantly he's loaded.

 

[striker410]

Oh wow, yes he is. And I missed the PS at the bottom. Thanks for the correction K1114.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

it is only wasted if you have a low resolution. is that what you mean? because it is used in some extremely high resolution setups- http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1084/pg18/xfx-radeon-6970-and-radeon-6950-graphics-card-review-3-way-crossfire-eyefinity-vs-sli.html

 

[mjmjpfaff]

Oh wow, yes he is. And I missed the PS at the bottom. Thanks for the correction K1114.

no thanks to me? thats cold man, i pointed it out first!
j.k.

 

[striker410]

Ahh, it's not as bad as I thought. Even still, I'd rather go GTX 570x2 or 6970x2 as I can't see there being a big drop in performance.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

well its too bad they dont test 2 way crossfire on the same monitor setup as the tri crossfire setup. that would tell us

 

[striker410]

I'll do some digging. I'm sorta intrigued now :lol:

 

[k1114]

Well there is this article. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/crossfire-sli-3-way-scaling,2865.html But no doubt his original idea of a 6990 is out of the window.

 

[Lukums]

Thanks for the link HERE WE GO!

Approximate Purchase Date: 25th of June 2011

To clarify I'm making 2 rigs 1 AMD which I know nothing! about I won't even bother pretending the other Intel perferably low cost but as someone else said a BANG for a Buck.

If anyone is aware on Aion high detail HD demand they will know what I'm after and what I'm trying to achive I've been researching a 6 monitor array for a while now and seeking if anything can handle 6 monitors with 55-60FPS high detail for advance gaming.

Budget Range: 1,500 for Intel 800 for AMD

Parts:

System Usage from Most to Least Important: GAMING GAMING GAMING I didn't know there was anything else we could do on computers...

Parts Not Required: Keyboard mouse, speakers,


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg but if you can supply a better one please do!

Country of Origin: Australia - happy to order parts over seas


Parts Preferences: Honestly don't care


Overclocking: Yes - But I'm leaving it stock if that makes sense to anyone having a water system only for looks - I'm aware of the extra costs and hassles but that's what I want.

SLI or Crossfire: 100% yes


Monitor Resolution: 6 array montior display eyefinity - Already have the 22" monitors and stand

Additional Comments:

 

[mjmjpfaff]

intel i5 2500k 220$- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072&cm_re=i5_2500k-_-19-115-072-_-Product

Kingston HyperX 8gb 57$- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104246&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1wh9gpk7lb1uu

GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3 178$ Shipped- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128493&cm_re=gigabyte_z68-_-13-128-493-_-Product

IN WIN BUC 85$- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108395&cm_re=mid_tower_case-_-11-108-395-_-Product this case was rated very highly by jonny guru

Scythe Mugen 3 52$- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185168&cm_re=scythe_mugen-_-35-185-168-_-Product new version of the scythe mugen 2

Lite-On Dvd Burner 19$- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289&cm_re=liteon_dvd_burner-_-27-106-289-_-Product

Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB HDD 60$- http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Internal-HD103SJ/dp/B002MQC0P8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1308765462&sr=1-2

Corsair Force 3 120gb ssd (vertex 3) 180$- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233181&cm_re=corsair_force_3-_-20-233-181-_-Product

Pc Power and Cooling 750w PSU 85$- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027&cm_re=750w_power_supply-_-17-703-027-_-Product

MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II x2= 560$- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127588&cm_re=6950_2gb-_-14-127-588-_-Product
Total=1496$ shipped w/m.i.r.

there is a promo code for ram on newegg which would bring the price of ram after m.i.r. to 46$

 

[mjmjpfaff]

also why would you want 2 computers why dont you just build 1 bad*** intel rig

 

[Lukums]

also why would you want 2 computers why dont you just build 1 bad*** intel rig

The bad ass intel rig would be this,

i7 2600k sandy bridge
2x6990 + 1 6970
Fatality 67 or the UD7 board
8GB 1600hz corsair dominator! ( I like the red )
2 Gigabyte fans on top of the cards.
Silverstone heatsink with 2 tubes for WC
OC to 4.8 1.48v-1.5

Problem is I don't find a need OC, money is not a concern the concern is if I need it to do what I want 6 monitor array

 

[mjmjpfaff]

what would the extra 6970 be for?

 

[Lukums]

Shits n giggles, but possibly to run 3 monitors on each as stated in my previous post I'm attempting to reach 50 FPS in aion HD
as far as my research is taking me so far it's been said it's not possible.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

3 monitors for which card/cards?

 

[striker410]

And I don't think you can 5-fire lol...

 

[Lukums]

I have high doubts that the 1 card could not possibly support 6 monitors on HD at 50FPS anyway getting a bit off topic.

I'll leave it up to Tom's Hardware.

Tell me what to buy within reason for a beast machine.

Go for your lives.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

i dont get the 6970 i think he's going for a physX card..... but thats nvidia i thought......