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    #2
    VenomIreland
    Registered Users Posts: 2,928 ✭✭✭VenomIreland


    Go with a 460 instead of a 465, they perform about the same.

    Go with a non SONY/NEC drive, I went with one and it's a dull matte grey instead of a glossy black, it's also loud (not terribly but enough to just notice it over the fans) when a disc is spinning in idle.


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    VenomIreland
    Registered Users Posts: 2,928 ✭✭✭VenomIreland


    Also, try using hardwareversand.de, as with OC.uk you'll find the price changes when you go to checkout.

    And wait for the 950 price drop, if it hasn't hit already.


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    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    im waiting for that price drop on pixmania but it doesnt seem to be happening as right now its at 400 euro :(


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    54kroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭54kroc


    Have you thought about buying the GA-X58A-UD3R instead and saving some money? It's a great board for the price.

    The C300 128GB is a cracker I got one for myself last week and couldn't recommend it highly enough.

    I'd also go with a different cpu cooler,Perhaps some thing like a Megahalems or the Noctua NH-U12P which I'm using myself is a better choice imo.


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    TVMANIAC2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭TVMANIAC2


    VenomIreland wrote: »
    Also, try using hardwareversand.de, as with OC.uk you'll find the price changes when you go to checkout.

    And wait for the 950 price drop, if it hasn't hit already.

    Cheers VenomIreland

    What are hardwareversand like on RMA's? Correct me if I'm wrong, but they don't accept credit cards?

    What rough price is the Core i7 950 expected to drop to?

    I think the reason the price changes is because shops like OC.co.uk & amazon.co.uk only up the VAT rate from 17% to 21% VAT rate towards the end of the checkout process. Very confusing!

    Thanks ...


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    TVMANIAC2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭TVMANIAC2


    cork45 wrote: »
    Have you thought about buying the GA-X58A-UD3R instead and saving some money? It's a great board for the price.

    The C300 128GB is a cracker I got one for myself last week and couldn't recommend it highly enough.

    I'd also go with a different cpu cooler,Perhaps some thing like a Megahalems or the Noctua NH-U12P which I'm using myself is a better choice imo.

    I had the specs for both the GA-X58A-UD3R & GA-X58A-UD5 in front of me this morning. For some reason (dual Lan maybe?), I chose the latter.

    I think the dual Lan is the only difference, unless anyone can tell any different?

    Looks like I'll set that back to the 3R instead so, and save a few €!

    Did you have trouble installing Win 7 or other OS on that C300 drive? I heard it can be tricky to get a hold of suitable drivers to load on during the install phase?

    If anyone has the 3R or the D5 motherboard, it would be good if ye can confirm no issues with sound output / mic input with Windows 7!??

    Will take a look at that cooler too! I chose that Zalman as it's what I'm using in my current build - not the quietest, but sure does keep things mighty cool!

    Cheers ...


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    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    I very much like, however might as well throw in a modular PSU if you are spending that much, will make cabling solution much neater.

    Also presuming it was a gaming build personally i would drop to an i7-930 and spend some of the difference on a 5850 (Or wait for the expected intel price drops).

    Very jealous of that SSD :)


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    54kroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭54kroc


    Windows 7 has no problem with drivers when installing with the C300 but you should disable AHCI in the bios before the install and I found that it's best to have only the C300 connected when your doing the install.

    What marco_polo say's about the PSU is spot on as well,It's always a neater install with a modular PSU.


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    TVMANIAC2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭TVMANIAC2


    marco_polo wrote: »
    I very much like, however might as well throw in a modular PSU if you are spending that much, will make cabling solution much neater.

    Also presuming it was a gaming build personally i would drop to an i7-930 and spend some of the difference on a 5850 (Or wait for the expected intel price drops).

    Very jealous of that SSD :)

    Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't the Corsair 650W a modular PSU?
    cork45 wrote: »
    Windows 7 has no problem with drivers when installing with the C300 but you should disable AHCI in the bios before the install and I found that it's best to have only the C300 connected when your doing the install.

    What marco_polo say's about the PSU is spot on as well,It's always a neater install with a modular PSU.

    Good to know!

    Cheers ...


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    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    TVMANIAC2 wrote: »
    Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't the Corsair 650W a modular PSU?



    Good to know!

    Cheers ...

    The TX line is not modular, the HX line are the modular Corsair PSUs.

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-022-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084


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    TVMANIAC2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭TVMANIAC2


    marco_polo wrote: »
    The TX line is not modular, the HX line are the modular Corsair PSUs.

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-022-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

    Changed it!

    Cheers marco_polo!


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