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| Thread ID: 100854 | 2009-06-23 03:57:00 | A professional opinion please | JJJJJ (528) | Press F1 |
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| 784893 | 2009-06-23 03:57:00 | I have decided on a partial upgrade rather than a new computer and would like an opinion from experienced builders on my choice of replacement parts. 1 x Core i7 Extreme 975 3.33 GHz, Socket 1366, Retail pack with fan $2,298.95 1 x P6T Deluxe V2, Socket 1366, Intel X58 Chipset, 6xDIMM DDR3, 3xPCIe-16, 2xPCI, 14xUSB2, Audio, 1xATA, 7xSATA, RAID, ATX $627.91 2 x Reaper Triple Channel Kit, Heatpipe Cooler, 3x2GB, DDR3-1600, PC3-12800, CL7, DIMM $512.96 The CPU is a definate, but I am prepared to adjust the M/B and Ram on expert advice. I have been told the stock heatsink and fan are sufficient. Any comment? Jack |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 784894 | 2009-06-23 04:02:00 | It's a bit overkill for playing Flight Simulator isn't it? | somebody (208) | ||
| 784895 | 2009-06-23 04:11:00 | You do love spending money on PC components. :p I'd get Corsair Dominator RAM, something like this (www.computerlounge.co.nz) or this (www.computerlounge.co.nz) if you really are crazy. CPU and motherboard are excellent. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 784896 | 2009-06-23 04:19:00 | The Core i7 does run hotter than Core 2 Quads, but the stock heatsink of the Core i7 Extreme is different from the stock heatsink of the normal Core i7 (which is basically a bigger version of the 65nm LGA775 cooler). If you're not overclocking then the stock Core i7 Extreme cooler will suit you just fine. PS: do you love upgrading, or do you just love making me drool? :p |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 784897 | 2009-06-23 04:20:00 | needz maw jiggahutrz. | Metla (12) | ||
| 784898 | 2009-06-23 04:27:00 | you should get a LN2 pot with a extreme mobo :) O/C'ers heaven | ZapperBoy10647 (11988) | ||
| 784899 | 2009-06-23 05:26:00 | It may be overkill for FSX , but people keep producing addons that demand more resources and I'rd just love to get in front, once. And I'm just on 80 with no family anymore and I know I can't take it with me. So I'm going to spend it before I go. |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 784900 | 2009-06-23 05:39:00 | IMO if you're not overclocking at all Jack then getting an Extreme is a huge waste of money. The performance of a $2300 Core i7 Extreme at 3.33GHz is no different to the performance of a $550 Core i7 920 overclocked to 3.33GHz, which in itself is quite an easy feat. Of course, when overclocking an i7 an aftermarket cooler is in order, but a good one like the Noctua NH-U12P or True120 will only set you back a further $130. In all, you'd save over $1500! With that $1500 you could get anything else that you want to spend money on that is worth up to $1500. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 784901 | 2009-06-23 05:43:00 | It may be overkill for FSX , but people keep producing addons that demand more resources and I'rd just love to get in front, once. I think thatl keep you ahead for a while, the rest of your life even :thumbs: |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 784902 | 2009-06-23 06:03:00 | 1 x Core i7 Extreme 975 3.33 GHz, Socket 1366, Retail pack with fan $2,298.95 1 x P6T Deluxe V2, Socket 1366, Intel X58 Chipset, 6xDIMM DDR3, 3xPCIe-16, 2xPCI, 14xUSB2, Audio, 1xATA, 7xSATA, RAID, ATX $627.91 2 x Reaper Triple Channel Kit, Heatpipe Cooler, 3x2GB, DDR3-1600, PC3-12800, CL7, DIMM $512.96 :drool It's what I'd get. If I could afford it. And I don't think it's overkill for FSX - be interesting to see if you can run everything maxed out without it complaining. FSX is certainly not a budget HW title........ |
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