new build. lanbox

RoyalMarine

ok, im in the works of a new build

so far i have this lined up.

case = thermaltake lanbox
http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/Thermaltake-LanBox-VF1000BWS-Black-Gaming-Cube,-NO-PSU_150.html

mobo = still looking

cpu = still looking

ram = 4 gb 4x1
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-082-OC

harddrive =
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-073-WD

graphics card =
not sure about this. i know the lanbox only holds 1 card, so i cant sli.
i was thinking of using this
http://www.evga.com/articles/321.asp

power supply =
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-007-SS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=589


anyway, anyone got any suggestions on a suitable motherboard?

i want to put quads in there, and was thinking of Extreme QX6700

im also putting in this
http://www.xcase.co.uk/p/305955/thermaltake-a2413-01-retractable-7-lcd-monitor.html

also need to be careful of temps. so any recommendations on what to change/add in?


total price is looking at
897 already
but i still need a mobo and cpu. im looking at a total cost of 1500. dont want it going any higher than that.

RoyalMarine

also would hope to have a few quid left over to get a 500gb drive

what about this mobo?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-125-AB&tool=3

zonEEE

get a 8800 card id you have that type of a setup. A 8800 GT would go very well .

KamiKazi

i have one of these lying around, yours for 80 euro if you want

TerrorFirmer

Unless you already own the GX2 don't bother, 8800Gt will beat it out easily and costs 216 new from hardwareversand, typically the GX2 costs 180-200 second hand and will lag far behind in most games, though can beat the GTS in certain older games.

the only problem with that fatality board is that it's only 1066mhz fsb, but with a quad should be OK, I know the QX6850 is 1333mhz but not sure about the Qx6700, one to check out. Onboard video is pretty impressive too, not relative to the latest games but as far as onboard goes it's about the best so you can use that while you wait for the likes of 8800GT to come back in stock and its got great connectivity.

don't see why you'd need a 700w psu in that machine and being limited to a single card setup, try this 520 watt corsair and save some cash.

RoyalMarine

havok, i already own a gx2. might stick it in my brother's comp as he needs a decent upgrade and go with the 8800gtx. i know its about 500 quid, but worth it?

the 700w psu is costing me the same as that would havok.

kamikazi, ill pm ya so