i7 System

[SgtChopper]

i7 system what do you think.


Qty. Image Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price 1 ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard

ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:Rampage II Extreme
Item #:N82E16813131352
Return Policy:Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock

$398.99 $398.99
1 EVGA 01G-P3-1284-AR GeForce GTX 280 SSC Edition 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

EVGA 01G-P3-1284-AR GeForce GTX 280 SSC Edition 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:01G-P3-1284-AR
Item #:N82E16814130368
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate

$464.99 -$30.00 Instant $434.99
1 Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 965 3.2GHz LGA 1366 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601965

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 965 3.2GHz LGA 1366 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601965 - Retail
Model #:BX80601965
Item #:N82E16819115200
Return Policy:Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
In Stock

$1,059.99 $1,059.99
1 CORSAIR XMS3 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X3G1333C9

CORSAIR XMS3 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X3G1333C9 - Retail
Model #:TR3X3G1333C9
Item #:N82E16820145221
Return Policy:Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock

$129.00 $129.00
2 Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:WD3000GLFS
Item #:N82E16822136260
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate

$269.99 $539.98
1 Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:WD5001AALS
Item #:N82E16822136320
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock

$74.99 $74.99
1 SAMSUNG TOC T240 Rose Black 24'' 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor

SAMSUNG TOC T240 Rose Black 24'' 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Model #:T240
Item #:N82E16824001275
Return Policy:LCD Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate

$459.99 -$30.00 Instant $429.99
1 ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T

ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail
Model #:DRW-2014L1T
Item #:N82E16827135156
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
Out Of Stock
Auto notify Auto-Notify

$35.99 $35.99
1 ASUS Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A3T

ASUS Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A3T - Retail
Model #:DVD-E818A3T
Item #:N82E16827135176
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock

$22.99 $22.99
1 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 English for System Builders 1 Pack CD

Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 English for System Builders 1 Pack CD - OEM
Model #:E85-05683
Item #:N82E16832116515
Return Policy:Software Return Policy
In Stock

$139.99 $139.99
Subtotal: $3,266.90

[stinky]

looks good, but why 3gb of ram? you might aswell get a 4gb kit for a little extra, i know xp can only recongise 3.25, but your system will run smoother using 4 than three as it will be running dual channel

[SolidSnake]

looks good, but why 3gb of ram? you might aswell get a 4gb kit for a little extra, i know xp can only recongise 3.25, but your system will run smoother using 4 than three as it will be running dual channel

I agree with Sam, use four sticks of 1GB or two sticks of 2 GB in dual channel.
Its much better.

[CRASH]

I agree with Sam, use four sticks of 1GB or two sticks of 2 GB in dual channel.
Its much better.
I was reading in Maximum PC about the new i7 chips, they like to run tri-channel memory. you can take a performance hit for using four sticks. That is why you see manufacturers offering tri-stick kits. Also keep the memory voltage under 1.5v.

Memory a Trois (http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/core_i7_disected_and_benchmarked_everything_you_ne ed_know_about_intels_nextgen_cpu)

The Core i7 CPU is designed to be a very wide chip capable of executing instructions with far more parallelism than previous designs. But keeping the chip fed requires tons of bandwidth. To achieve that goal, the top-end Core i7 CPUs will feature an integrated tri-channel DDR3 controller. Just as you had to populate both independent channels in a dual-channel motherboard, you’ll have to run three sticks of memory to give the chip the most bandwidth possible. This does present some problems for board vendors though, as standard consumer mobos have limited real estate. (http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/core_i7_disected_and_benchmarked_everything_you_ne ed_know_about_intels_nextgen_cpu)
Most performance boards will feature six memory slots jammed onto the PCB, but some will feature only four. On these four-slot boards, you’ll plug in three sticks of RAM and use the fourth only if you absolutely have to, as populating the last slot will actually reduce the bandwidth of the system. Intel, in fact, recommends the fourth slot only for people who need more RAM than bandwidth. With three 2GB DIMMs, though, most enthusiast systems will feature 6GB of RAM as standard. (http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/core_i7_disected_and_benchmarked_everything_you_ne ed_know_about_intels_nextgen_cpu)
Although it may change, Core i7 will support DDR3/1066, with higher unofficial speeds supported through overclocking. Folks hoping to reuse DDR2 RAM with Intel’s budget chips next year can forget about it. Intel has no plans to support DDR2 with a Core i7 chip at this point, and with DDR3 prices getting far friendlier to the wallet, we don’t expect the company to change its mind. (http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/core_i7_disected_and_benchmarked_everything_you_ne ed_know_about_intels_nextgen_cpu)

[SgtChopper]

Please look this over and see what you think



Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM
Model #:66R-02034
Item #:N82E16832116493
Return Policy:Software Return Policy
In Stock $179.99 -$10.00 Instant $169.99



CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9 - Retail
Model #:TR3X6G1333C9
Item #:N82E16820145220
Return Policy:Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
$194.00 -$17.00 Instant $177.00




ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:Rampage II Extreme
Item #:N82E16813131352
Return Policy:Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
$398.99 $398.99





EVGA 01G-P3-1284-AR GeForce GTX 280 SSC Edition 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:01G-P3-1284-AR
Item #:N82E16814130368
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$459.99 -$60.00 Instant $399.99





Intel Core i7 940 Nehalem 2.93GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601940 - Retail
Model #:BX80601940
Item #:N82E16819115201
Return Policy:Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
In Stock
$569.99 $569.99




QTY 2
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:WD3000GLFS
Item #:N82E16822136260
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$229.99 $459.98



QTY 1
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:WD5001AALS
Item #:N82E16822136320
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
$74.99 -$5.00 Instant $69.99





SAMSUNG T240HD Rose-Black 24" 5ms HDMI Widescreen HDTV Monitor - Retail
Model #:T240HD
Item #:N82E16824001280
Return Policy:LCD Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
$449.99 -$50.00 Instant $399.99





ZALMAN CNPS 9700 NT 110mm 2 Ball Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #:CNPS 9700 NT
Item #:N82E16835118020
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock


$79.99 -$14.00 Instant $65.99





Logitech G5 2-Tone 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser Mouse - Retail
Model #:910-000093
Item #:N82E16826104076
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$49.99 -$5.00 Instant $44.99



I also have 2 Asus Optical drives picked and some other items need for build like artic silver thermal grease and some cables I allready have Antec 900 case and 1000 W PS. Total less the PS and case $2,892.35

[Sniper]

get the G9 mouse

[[AKA]StraferX]

Thats going to be a very nice build and will run very nicely. I would only recommend to get OCZ ram but Crucial is very good to I just have great luck with OCZ. Vista 64 is going to give you a good run. It now is better than xp. Good luck with this. Your chip will overclock nicely.