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Lied: Looks like a decent build to me. You may want to pick up a Hyper 212+ from Microcenter though. Their online store stocks them, and the Hyper 212 generally performs better than the Freezer Pro 7.
Varn: I don't see a cpu in your build  , but it looks solid to me. Nothing comes out as 'bad'. I've read a Jonnyguru review on that EarthWatts power supply and his conclusion was that it is just an average supply. Not awesome, but not bad.
Aduro: How much is the Hyper 212 you plan on buying? Last time I checked on Newegg it was $60, which is far too expensive considering you can get better cooling for around $50. There are some other options around.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835426023
Performs around the same level as the Hyper 212 but it quieter.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142
Is an overall better heatsink but it is huge.
Alternatively you can get the Hyper 212 from Microcenter since it is around $25 there.
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On June 18 2010 05:15 FragKrag wrote:Varn: I don't see a cpu in your build , but it looks solid to me. Nothing comes out as 'bad'. I've read a Jonnyguru review on that EarthWatts power supply and his conclusion was that it is just an average supply. Not awesome, but not bad.
Haha, looks like you're right. I'm getting the i5 750. I don't think I can really make a terrible choice with regards to the cpu though.
I already ended up ordering everything since I thought this topic might be dead, but it's good to know I didn't make any terrible choices! Thanks for the input. 
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To put it in somewhat of a perspective: I just put together my system with the Scythe Mugen and it's definitely big. I used an Antec 902 case and the end of the top of the side case bracket sits on the third row of fins on the heatsink. I had no desire to use a side fan, but I really couldn't if I wanted to. Still trying to decide whether I'm okay with that overlap or if I want to remove the bracket and leave that part of the case semi-open (it's a honeycomb opening in the window).
The Mugen should fit just fine in the HAF 922, though, since, at least according to Newegg's specifications, the HAF 922 is almost an inch and a half wider than the 902. The Mugen keeps my i5-750, overclocked to 3.0 Ghz with Turbo Boost enabled at temps of 30C at idle and 54C at load in a 77F room, with the case fans at medium.
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got any other coolers to recommend that are compatible with AM3?
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Cheaper at Microcenter though!
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wtf why does it cost $60 at newegg lol
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supply and demand is a bitch. They always raise prices like mad after it sells out. Like they had a $25 promotion for it, and then when it sold out and they got another shipment it went up to $35 
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I just placed my order, thanks guys!
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Just picked up a G.Skill Falcon 2 64GB.
Need to get an extra Cage though or can I just plug it in. SSD don't vibrate like hard drives so I should be fine right?
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On June 23 2010 16:15 haduken wrote:Just picked up a G.Skill Falcon 2 64GB. Need to get an extra Cage though or can I just plug it in. SSD don't vibrate like hard drives so I should be fine right?
haha yeah i know a few guys who just lay it at the bottom on their computer it's not like they move their computer and ssd's have no moving parts so it's cool.
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Hey guys -
I just ordered this set up off of newegg.
Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Model BX80601930
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115225)
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128423)
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136296)
G.SKILL PIS Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2200 (PC3 17600) Desktop Memory Model F3-17600CL7D-4GBPIS
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231322)
Thermaltake W0319RU 850W ATX 12V 2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply GeForce GTX 470 Certified
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153106)
Thermaltake Element T VK90001N2Z Black SECC/Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133087)
GIGABYTE GV-N470D5-13I-B GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125320)
it came out to ~1400
Thoughts?
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Are you going to OC? if not the RAM is waste of money.
Velociraptor is a waste of money. Spend a little more and get the G.Skill 64GB Falcon II or get a 50GB SSD with Sandforce controller.
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Don't like the Velociraptor. Not enough improvement over a regular 3.5'' hdd to pay extra for it imho. Better off with a 60GB or so SSD that will perform much better.
Not sure why you went with dual channel RAM when you got an X58 board, but whatever.
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Velociraptor are okay when you raid them but as a stand alone drive they are only about 20mb or so better than the fastest 7200RPM drives.
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I have been having the damndest time figuring out what UPS to get. Right now I've got a average setup with an amd 6400+/ati 5850 and 600watt Antec, but I'll probably upgrade to a high i5 or low i7 setup (or something in that range) by the end of summer.
I've been reading various articles about UPSes, but nothing really helps me get my head around them. Tips?
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do you mean PSU?
In that case your 600W Antec should be ok, but how many amps are on the 12V rail?
(You can find that by opening your case and looking at the sticker on your PSU)
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I assume he's referring to an uninterruptible power source. The only thing I know about those, however, is the information from this Anandtech forum thread.
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