New Build

If the budget allows, I would definitely go with the 3930k. And really, the time shouldn't matter if it's only a couple of weeks late. Now we just need to wait and see what X79 is like...

Ok, so I have the Case and PSU.
Also, updated my first post to reflect how the build is looking to date.

For the MOBO, I Think I might go with the SLI version over the FTW version. Biggest reason, I really have no need for the NF200 chip.
Also, I want something that can run a single GPU @ x16, with a sound card. OR, SLi at x8/x8 native off the CPU + a Sound card.

It would seem, a sound card wakes up the NF200 on the FTW, and runs the GPU at x8.
So, Its really meant for SLI. Although this really isnt a issue if running a SLI setup .. Im not 100% positive Ill run a SLI setup.

While SLI is a very good possibility, I do not want my GPU running at x8 if I decide to stay with a single GPU. If that makes sense...
I have to have my sound card and wont part with it :)





On the memory, I was going to get the Gskill RipjawsX but ... ended up going with Mushkin Redline 1866 Ridgebacks.
I just like the look of them better for some reason.

Well, just ordered the last of everything this morning

Now Im really anxious to get it all together,


And I ended up going with the PL-RS-6 Rheosmart Fan Controller:
Looks like its Leds are not that bright, or at least I hope not.
I wanted one of the fancier LCD type but ... for some reason after a lot of thought, I just think Ill end up liking good old fashion knobs in the long term, rather than a lot of push buttons. :)

I do hope you keep us informed on the actual build and the burn-ins!
Photos! Photos!

TVeblen said:

I do hope you keep us informed on the actual build and the burn-ins!
Photos! Photos!

I updated the first post to reflect the current parts. :)

Wow, looks good. How's the 2700k?

Not sure, still waiting for delivery ..
Im guessing it will be Monday UPS hasnt updated anything yet.

Don't forget to refresh the UPS site every 10 minutes Looking forward to seeing it all together. A Guy

You ordered a creative sound card?
Dude! They have the worst drivers I've seen a long time. I would have selected a HT|Omega sound card instead :
Newegg.com - HT | OMEGA CLARO Plus+ 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card

Oh wait... there's no PCI on the motherboard. Forget it then.
*goes to mail HT|Omega about that*

A Guy said:

Don't forget to refresh the UPS site every 10 minutes Looking forward to seeing it all together. A Guy

+1

Pictures when you're done would be great. :)