Preview of my IBuyPower Configuration!

[KevBlah]

okay so i will be placing my order for my ibuypower this week
before i get criticism and words of advice to build my own box
i simply do not have the time for it

what do u guys think my fps in games like cod4, crysis, etc. will be?
does anyone have any tips or advice for a more effective gaming pc? (other than building my own :laugh:)

http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/Images/Case/Big/Viper_2_01.jpg
Case: Eagletech Viper II Aluminium Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Red/Black 2-Tone
PSU: 650 Watt -- NZXT PRC-650 Power Supply SLI Ready
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6850 (2x 3.0GHz/4MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
CPU Cooling: [=== Silent ===] Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System Kit
Motherboard: eVGA NForce 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0 Dual PCI-E MB
RAM: 2048MB [1024MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module - Corsair-Value or Major Brand
GPU: 2x NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB w/DVI + TV Out Video
HD 1: WD Raptor WD740GD 74.0GB 8M Cache Hard Drive [Serial ATA-150, 10,000 RPM]
HD 2: 320 GB HARD DRIVE [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache]
Drive 1: 16x DVD-ROM Drive
Drive 2: 18X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive
OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Power Protection: Opti-UPS SS1200-AVR Mighty Voltage Regulator
Total Price: $1,816

Accessories :
Logitech G15 Keyboard (ordered from zipzoomfly for $34.99)
Logitech G9 Mouse (will order from mwave)
Samsung 22" LCD 226BW (will order from newegg)

Down the Road:
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

[strick94u]

I would take a hard look at a p3x board my 680i has been a regret for me as far as over clocking it limits me. My old e6300 never hit past 3.0 ghz and on a p35 board it hit 3.3 no sweat. just saying this is my rma a1 680i and 3.3 is best it will do on a e6600. Oh and Sli you want big case lots of air lots of my case has a fan on the side thats big still havd to put 3 extra fans. Frame rates and qulity wont be an issue on that pc

[KevBlah]

I would take a hard look at a p3x board my 680i has been a regret for me as far as over clocking it limits me. My old e6300 never hit past 3.0 ghz and on a p35 board it hit 3.3 no sweat. just saying this is my rma a1 680i and 3.3 is best it will do on a e6600. Oh and Sli you want big case lots of air lots of my case has a fan on the side thats big still havd to put 3 extra fans. Frame rates and qulity wont be an issue on that pc

Thanks a lot.

I really like the look of that red case, but i guess it does seem a little small for the type of hardware im running
So, is this case a lot better in terms of air capacity?
Thermaltake Armor Gaming Case w/25cm Fan Side Panel Windows, 420W Power Supply Black
http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/Images/Case/Big/Armor_1.jpg

This is all I get to choose from in terms of motherboards:
Asus P5E Intel X38 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $82]
Asus P5E WS Professional Intel X38 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $127]
Asus Maximus Formula Intel X38 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $116]
Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI Chipset w/6-channel CODEC, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [- $47]
Asus P5K Premium/WiFi-AP Intel P35 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $67]
Asus P5N32-E SLI nForce® 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $91]
Asus Striker Extreme nForce® 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $180]
eVGA NForce 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0 Dual PCI-E MB
MSI P35 Neo-F P35 Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA, USB 2.0 PCI-E MB [- $57]
MSI P6N SLI-F nForce 650i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, PCI-E MB [- $52]
MSI P6N Diamond nForce 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, PCI-E MB [+ $131]

is the 680i a solid motherboard tho if im just all about plug and play and not planning on overclocking?

[Random Murderer]

Thanks a lot.

I really like the look of that red case, but i guess it does seem a little small for the type of hardware im running
So, is this case a lot better in terms of air capacity?
Thermaltake Armor Gaming Case w/25cm Fan Side Panel Windows, 420W Power Supply Black
http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/Images/Case/Big/Armor_1.jpg

This is all I get to choose from in terms of motherboards:
Asus P5E Intel X38 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $82]
Asus P5E WS Professional Intel X38 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $127]
Asus Maximus Formula Intel X38 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $116]
Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI Chipset w/6-channel CODEC, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [- $47]
Asus P5K Premium/WiFi-AP Intel P35 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $67]
Asus P5N32-E SLI nForce® 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $91]
Asus Striker Extreme nForce® 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $180]
eVGA NForce 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0 Dual PCI-E MB
MSI P35 Neo-F P35 Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA, USB 2.0 PCI-E MB [- $57]
MSI P6N SLI-F nForce 650i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, PCI-E MB [- $52]
MSI P6N Diamond nForce 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, PCI-E MB [+ $131]

is the 680i a solid motherboard tho if im just all about plug and play and not planning on overclocking?

yea, the armor is a perfect case for that setup. as far as motherboards go, from that list, i would pick the asus p5e ws.

[AthlonX2]

why would he want a crossfire chipset if he is buying a 8800GT?

[KevBlah]

why would he want a crossfire chipset if he is buying a 8800GT?

thats what i was thinking

does anyone have any insight into this motherboard issue?
the 680i should be fine if i dont overclock right?

[AthlonX2]

the 680i is a good board,i think the evga version had a problem with the memory slots,but i do believe that was resolved..you should look into and make sure that board supports cpu's with 1333fsb

[Random Murderer]

why would he want a crossfire chipset if he is buying a 8800GT?

ah, yea, kinda overlooked that, lol.

[ericb365]

wer can i get a Eagletech Viper II Aluminium Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply
or wer did you get it?

[flashstar]

I would seriously consider just going to Newegg and building your own computer. You could probably save $200. Also, you can choose your own components and the general quality of the system can be much better if you choose.

[JC316]

Looks to be a solid build to me. The 680I is fine for overclocking, so people just seem to get bad boards, but considering that you are getting SLI cards, it's fine. I wouldn't go with Corsair Value, the XMS is a much better line of memory.

[ShadowFold]

That looks good and all but you should really try and build it your self its way cheaper..

[erocker]

Get a better PSU and better memory. Might as well get a quad core too.