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Old 01-03-2012, 10:28 AM
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Default Re: i7 Builds - Specs and Results

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Originally Posted by SUPER_STEVE View Post

Good choices for the most part and good advice from filosofem and guitardom. I've used the Giga X58A motherboard on many builds, one just last week.

I do have some of my own $0.02 for ya

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151096
IMO better and slightly cheaper

CPU cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103099
for about the same price its a better performer and quieter option
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608014
if you want to spend a few $ more. This is a top cooler.


For a case there are tons of valid options. Antec still my favorite mostly for their build quality and silent operation.

Solo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129018
or
P280
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129179

Lian lee or Fractal Design are also valid choices
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112351

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811352015


I will will never go near a Raidmax or Termaltake and the likes (recently got rid of a Coolermaster 690 that was about 2 years old and looked like its was 10) that thin metal, poor construction quality, bright colors and flimsy plastic parts are just not up to par. A better case will not only last longer and look better but also run quieter, cooler and cleaner (with decent removable filters rubber mounts etc.)


Happy building

and a Happy new year
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