New Rig

[Hitshade]

In a testament to just how fast I can change my mind when I'm not completely satisfied... I went hunting for a better deal.
(I promise I'll only revise this list another 5 times).

Different CPU/MOBO/RAM

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6819115202

ASUS Rampage II GENE LGA 1366 Intel X58
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6813131371

OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6820227381


I just cant argue with the performance increase the i7 would provide over the Phenom chip. After all the little changes here and there, providing I go with someone other than my favorite local store, this intel system would actually cost me ~$200 less than the AMD. Go figure.


Different Case and PSU... possibly.

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6811129021

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6817139006

The case is basically the same, but a little cheaper... in the end a case, is pretty much, a case.
Going with this PSU though. Great reviews, even has the correct number of pcie power connectors so I don't need to fuck around with adapters. Took a harder look at just how much power my new computer will need... this thing packs enough juice to power more than what I intend to drop into the system.


Tune in next week, when I'm bound to revise this list yet again.