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  • 14-01-2009 3:56pm
    #1
    real_484
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭


    hi there

    I want to build a PC mostly for photoshop, video editing and some gaming.
    was thinking of this build and want to make sure it will all fit and work together.

    Antec Performance P182 Miditower, Gun Metal Black Aluminum (Without PSU)
    Club3D Radeon HD 4870 X2 Dual GPU 2048MB GDDR5, PCI-E, DVI/VGA, HDCP, HDMI
    Corsair Powersupply 750W Black, ATX/EPS, 140mm Fan, 8xSATA, SLI
    Corsair TWIN2X 6400C5DHX DDR2, 4096MB Kit w/two CL5 2GB Dimm's, E.P.P and DHX
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3, P45, Socket-775, ATX, 2xGbLAN, DDR2, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x16
    Intel Core™ 2 Quad Q9300 2.5GHz Socket LGA775, 6MB, 1333MHz, BOXED w/fan
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Eng SP1 OEM DVD 64bit
    NEC DVD±RW burner AD-7201S, SATA, Black, LightScribe, Multirecorder(Ram), OEM
    Samsung 24" LCD Syncmaster T240, 1920x1200, DVI/VGA/HDMI, 20000:1, 5ms
    Samsung SpinPoint F1 1TB SATA2 32MB 7200RPM
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler, Socket 775

    what do you guys think?


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    requiem1
    Registered Users Posts: 611 ✭✭✭requiem1


    real_484 wrote: »
    Antec Performance P182 Miditower, Gun Metal Black Aluminum (Without PSU)

    I'd consider getting the antec 900 or if you can stretch maybe the antec 1200 but the P182 is a nice case
    real_484 wrote: »
    Corsair TWIN2X 6400C5DHX DDR2, 4096MB Kit w/two CL5 2GB Dimm's, E.P.P and DHX
    I'm using 4GB of OCZ reaper the 8500 models and its great definitely advise it
    real_484 wrote: »
    Samsung 24" LCD Syncmaster T240, 1920x1200, DVI/VGA/HDMI, 20000:1, 5ms
    I have this and its fantastic, its really bright when you turn it on so don't get a shock when your temporarily blinded
    real_484 wrote: »
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler, Socket 775
    Are you planning on overclocking?:)


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    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    I definitely wouldn't recommend the Antec 900 over the p182, its very loud and not that big inside, stick with the 182 :)

    Have you thought about getting two monitors? Two 22" monitors shouldn't cost a whole lot more than a decent 24"


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    #4
    real_484
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭real_484


    thanks for that guys,

    Requiem1, was not planning on overclocking, just thought the stock cooler would not be great so went with a zalman instead.

    The blue LED is putting me off on the antec 900 and 1200 as I think it would be a bit distracting but will look at it further, would ideally like a cosmos from coolermaster but cooling not meant to be great. Really want a case that is large, quiet and good cooling.

    Have changed the ram.

    KamiKazi, really want a large monitor as watch a lot of movies etc online but two screens is tempting but need the system to be quite versatile so likely stick with one T240. Given me some more homework to do on the cases I think.


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