Attempt 2 : build my own

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  1. kviolet84
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    looks good
     
  2. Sogetsu
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    d0 is the stepping, kinda like a "version" of the chip. d0 is the latest right now.
    920's are getting phased out, like mentioned earlier. The 930's are going to replace them I believe (what I own).
    Other than the sweet deal I got on the 930, its only a few more bucks for a higher starting lock than the 920, why not just spend a few extra for 0.2ghz no problem?
     
  3. Drag
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    OKAY.. bit the bullet and made the purchase.. thanks again to everyone that helped me with this.

    GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

    SAPPHIRE 100280SR Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB 512 (256 x 2)-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support

    Antec CP-1000 1000W Continuous ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply < went for a packaged discount with case..

    Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Model BX80601930

    Kingston HyperX T1 Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1800 (PC3 14400) Desktop Memory Model KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX

    Kingston SSDNow V+ Series SNVP325-S2B/64GB 2.5" 64GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

    Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

    ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

    Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler

    Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

    Spent considerably less than going with a company to build me one. Gonna start slow on building meaning not rushing through it. Hopefully get it finished and running by Friday night.. :p

    ~Drag.
     
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    Should only take a couple hours to build max.
     
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    good luck! :)

    pics when finished?
     
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    I've read reviews that have a lot of issues with airflow in the 800d for fan cooling, are you saying this isn't the case? (no pun intended)
     
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    Wow man, everything looks really great. My only question is, what's your monitor setup look like? Because you know.. you could go dual monitors >.>
     
  8. Drag
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    I am planning on getting a 23 or 24 inch but prolly in a week or so. Funds are really low. I am hoping I can finish building in a few hours.. but I am definitely taking my time.

    ~Drag.
     
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    OMG you need to get the Lvl 10 computer case it is sexy and will keep EVERYTHING super cool since each item has its own isolated area



    This is one with a hot Asian chick

     
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    Nice im happy atm but im super broke to lol I just bought the sharp new 46 inch LED for our living room which also has my computer hooked up and it looks HAWT

    If you havnt seen the new LED shap tv here a thing talking about it



     
  11. Drag
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    that is a nice screen..oO

    working on putting up some photos.. atm.. homework :/

    ~Drag.
     
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