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I can't wait for an SSD manufacturer that makes a drive then updates the firmware without having to withdraw it...

apparently the firmware doesnt set the size of the drive itself, so if you dont do it manually you end up with no space available on the disk. others say it bricks the SSD.

quite funny :P

2nd firmware fault for them now.

OCZ SSD's seem to be far more stable at firmware updating :)

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Bumpidety bump bump...

Right, the good news: Alternate finally has the i7 960 in it's lists. It's only €30 more than the 950 (figures), so that'll do I suppose.
In fact, I could order every part now I think and have it next week or so. Nice :)

However, another issue has arisen. Now I've been worrying about the processor cooler fitting in the Element S case. Probably it will just fit. However, there's another issue: the Sapphire HD5870 VaporX (small change in edition) is slightly too long for this case as well!

All in all, I'm afraid the Element S will have to make way for something bigger.

Quick check in the list brings me to the Antec Twelve Hundred. Any reasons why I really should not pick this one? Any better suggestions?
I'm liking the lots of fans included, and it's a big tower so probably will fit things nicely.

Quick check in the list brings me to the Antec Twelve Hundred. Any reasons why I really should not pick this one? Any better suggestions?
I'm liking the lots of fans included, and it's a big tower so probably will fit things nicely.

The reason I would recommend that somebody doesn't get that case is also one of the reasons that you like it (big). So you should be good.

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EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SC ACX 2.0 3.5GB | 3 X LG Flatron 24EA53VQ in Nvidia Surround | Optoma HD20

just ordered a core i7 system on cyberpowerpc.com , and got the 80GB ssd from intel as well.
The firmware releases on nov 30,2009 fixed everything from what I read.

I plan on running only programs on the 80gb and a 1 TB drive for all else.

anyone know if that works good?

Alright then, latest update:

I ordered the parts! :rockout

Orders >€2000 couldn't be paid by conventional means, so I'm waiting for the bill to really finalise the thing, but it's a mere formality. The order has been placed.


In the end it is:

Gigabyte EX58-UD3R - €164,90
LG BluRay combo CH08LS10 (8 speed) - €109,90
Antec Twelve Hundred - €144,90
Corsair CMPSU-750HX (750 Watt) - €124,90
Corsair 6 GB DDR3-1333 Tri-Kit (6144 MB) - €144,90
Intel Core i7-960 (4x 3200 MHz) - €499
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 - €69,90
Sapphire HD5870 Vapor-X - €419
Intel SSDSA2MH160G2R5 (160 GB) - €419
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit OEM - €77,77

Shipping - €25,50

Total - € 2.199,67

Ouch. But should be well worth it.

Shipping? Yes, I chose to go the lazy route after all. It's not like it's some ridiculous cost anyway. Petrol might cost more to go all that way :roll:
BluRay combo? Yep, decided that if I'm going to get the latest and the greatest, I might as well get some proper BluRay playback on the thing. And start buying movies in that format instead of 'just' DVD. Bigger monitor that can actually display full HD shall go on the wishlist for some time in the far future. I've picked the slightly more expensive retail version, because I'll need the OEM software that comes with it (PowerDVD).
VaporX? Sounds cool, and it's got a somewhat higher clock speed, and should be more quiet than the normal version. Worth a few €'s more I reckon.
Nuts? Yes. But hey, it's supposed to last for quite a bit longer than my previous builds.

Alternate's 'system builder' didn't have any complaints about this, except telling me the SSD won't fit because there are no 2.5" slots. Of course, the bracket should be supplied with the retail SSD (which I chose), but the program probably doesn't know that. Otherwise, it's easy enough to order one overnight.


Now the wait is for the bill to be paid and then only 3-5 days until everything 'should' be here.

Then I suppose I'll be expected to make/post pictures of the unpacking/building process eh?

:cheers

Personally I would of got a 750w Seasonic X, an i920 and 2x80GB Intel's, or 2x 60GB Vertex's.

BUT..

Monster PC :D :D :D

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P8Z68-V Pro | 2600K | HR02 | HD5850 | 2x4GB Vengeance LP | 128GB M4 + 6TB | X-Fi > HD595 | AX850 | Tai Chi | PB278Q | G110 + Deathadder 2013
P8Z77-V | 3570K | Mugen 2 | HD5850 | 2x4GB Vengeance LP | 500GB | X-750 | Fractal R3 | U2212HM | G110 + G400
P8H77-I | G860 | 4650 | 2x2GB XMS | 320GB | CX500 | Prodigy | T22B350EW | MX518
DC3217IYE | 1x4GB Vengeance | 64GB M4 | TX-42VT20E

Personally I would of got a 750w Seasonic X, an i920 and 2x80GB Intel's, or 2x 60GB Vertex's.

BUT..

Monster PC :D :D :D

Oh I can see your reasoning. I've seriously considered 2x80GB, but in the end decided to get whichever is cheaper at the time of purchase. That would be the 1x160GB atm. Easier to setup and probably more practical for my kind of use. Seasonic seemed rather expensive at the time, so I left it right there in the shop list. 920 has had sufficient discussion I think - I just want raw power right out of the box. That's what the 960 will give me best (without getting really ridiculously priced).

The bill has been paid btw... if all goes well I can start building within a week.

Been a while since the CPU was the most expensive part of my pc...

Congratlations! The CPU thing was basically what I discovered with my Opteron 175. It was barely any faster than a 165, but it was a lot more expensive. I can't, and won't argue with your reasoning on anything...

The Seasonic units are like rocking-horse-shit, not in stock anywhere I have seen.

The 2x 80GB drives... well, maybe this we can disagree on, it would of been a bit quicker, but it won't make that much difference in booting windows, or loading games, which are 2 very common uses for me :)

the CPU... well, you have a monster alright.

Glad you are happy, that's what matters! You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!

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P8Z68-V Pro | 2600K | HR02 | HD5850 | 2x4GB Vengeance LP | 128GB M4 + 6TB | X-Fi > HD595 | AX850 | Tai Chi | PB278Q | G110 + Deathadder 2013
P8Z77-V | 3570K | Mugen 2 | HD5850 | 2x4GB Vengeance LP | 500GB | X-750 | Fractal R3 | U2212HM | G110 + G400
P8H77-I | G860 | 4650 | 2x2GB XMS | 320GB | CX500 | Prodigy | T22B350EW | MX518
DC3217IYE | 1x4GB Vengeance | 64GB M4 | TX-42VT20E

Congrats on the build, hope it all goes smoothly from here on out! :D

The Vapor-X cards run cooler and quieter than the 'stock' cards. That's important. :)