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Thank you so much, skyR, for your quick response! I'll look over these.
Edit: Do you have any suggestions on the SSD?
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@ SkyR My computer parts came in today I threw it together and it is running great! Big thank you to you! However i do have a quick question, I'm going for dual monitor as stated, One monitor is working and is hooked up VIA DVI cable directly off the Video card, while the 2nd one which isn't working is hooked up VIA HDMI but it only fits in the HDMI port on the Motherboard since i don't have the MiniHDMI connector for my video card, Could that be the reason why it isn't working? The screen says: HDMI entering power saving mode or w.e and goes to sleep.
Thanks again!
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Plugging a video card into your motherboard turns the motherboard's display options off. You have to plug it into your video card.
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QQ thanks for the response, Guess i'll have to wait, I don't think i have the right cables atm ):
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On June 09 2011 06:21 Stoids wrote:Definitely will do rebates. SSD was the place I was scratching my head the most, so thanks for suggestion. With that change do you give the green light? :D
Well if prices are a concern, that Vertex 2 you had previously linked to just went on as a shell shocker, meaning it went from the $125 price you listed to $79 after rebate ($99 w/o rebate). Pretty friggin' good deal, I have a Vertex 2 and it hasn't failed me, although apparently there are rumors?
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Could I get a final review before I order? I'm planning on ordering either sunday or monday. Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ar/dgK
Added to that is 3 2-pack cooler master blue LED fans for $35 (I'm kind of a nut in this regards and I have the money to spend, but if someone wants to point out how much of an idiot I am I'll be happy to remove them). Also added is a DVD-burner for $20, and a Rosewill wireless card for $15. I'm planning on ordering Windows 7 from the site that's been linked a few times, using my brother's .edu address.
Any comments are welcomed and appreciated!
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hey, just wondering, can anyone tell me if I will have a problem with fitting the ASUS GeForce GTX 570 DirectCU II 1280MB into the SilverStone Raven RV02-E? And will I have a problem with going dual graphics cards later on?
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Almost $50 is a bit high for 4GB of RAM, $40 is more reasonable. Basically, you're paying 20% more for about 3-4% at most, performance-wise. If you want to do that, that's fine, just make an informed decision on it.
Cooler Master fans aren't really all that great of a choice, if you want LED fans, (I love them too), I'd suggest Antec Tricool LED's, they're definitely more expensive, ~$15 apiece for 120mm, but they're worth it, they're insanely quiet at the low setting, and still move good air.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article695-page3.html#tricool
The Low setting was quite impressive; it deserves mention for having one of the quietest "stock" speeds of any fan we've tested, although the airflow drops off proportionally. Nevertheless, 20 dBA@1m is quiet enough that some users may find it inaudible, especially in an office environment where the ambient noise tends to be fairly high.
Bear in mind, SPCR would call a gnat flying around during their review enough of a change in ambient noise to nullify the testing. The Tricool also has the advantage of the attached switches, making it easy to change the airflow as needed without a fan controller.
If you'd really just rather save the money for the CoolerMaster fans, I'd suggest getting some Molex-3pin adapters for them so you can attach them to the motherboard headers and use the BIOS fan controller. (If your model has this for more than the CPU fan.)
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Thanks skyR! Adjusting now.
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thanks skyR 
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Here's the updated build. Any further comments or does it get the green light? I know the case is a favorite from many people but I'm a little put-off by the plastic material. Would a Antec 300 Illusion be any better or about the same?
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ar/dmz
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Configuration is good. Case is personal preference, both will fit the components and provide adequate airflow so select whichever one that appeals to you.
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Well done, you've got a perfect build.
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On June 10 2011 01:34 Womwomwom wrote:
Well done, you've got a perfect build.
I want to thank all the people in this thread who have helped me with this build and answered my noob questions.
Just got paid today, might order tonight once my paycheck gets processed! I want to know how Newegg affords to ship everything for next to nothing. My whole order is like $10 shipping.
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