Help with new PC build

This is the system I am currently looking at

CPU Core 2 Quad Q9550 R3190
Mobo BIOSTAR TPower I45 LGA 775 Intel P45 Motherboard R1754 (joker's link)
RAM 4GB (2x2)DDRII-1066 Hyper X (Kingston) R912
HD 1TB-7200RPM 32MB Cache SATA II (Seagate) R1353
DVD Writer 22/12x DL (SAMSUNG) SATA R260
Case Thermaltake Soprano Chassis R740
CPU fan Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme R856 (prophecy)
PSU Coolermaster CM Extreme Power 550W ATX V2.0 R656 (Prophecy)

Graphics cards

2X Force3D HD 4850 512MB R3950 (Prophecy)

OR

Inno3D GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 R3755 (Prophecy)
R13476

Im not sure if the PSU will cope with the two 4850s, what do you guys think?

All from PC international except where stated otherwise.
 
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Tinman said:
This is the system I am currently looking at

CPU Core 2 Quad Q9550 R3190
Mobo BIOSTAR TPower I45 LGA 775 Intel P45 Motherboard R1754 (joker's link)
RAM 4GB (2x2)DDRII-1066 Hyper X (Kingston) R912
HD 1TB-7200RPM 32MB Cache SATA II (Seagate) R1353
DVD Writer 22/12x DL (SAMSUNG) SATA R260
Case Thermaltake Soprano Chassis R740
CPU fan Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme R856 (prophecy)
PSU Coolermaster CM Extreme Power 550W ATX V2.0 R656 (Prophecy)

Graphics cards

2X Force3D HD 4850 512MB R3950 (Prophecy)

OR

Inno3D GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 R3755 (Prophecy)
R13476

Im not sure if the PSU will cope with the two 4850s, what do you guys think?

All from PC international except where stated otherwise.
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i dont think the psu will be able to handle two 4850s get a 650Watt
i got the HD4850 toxic its a realy good card and the drivers are good but the card dose run hot (+60 on load) , but i think its made to run at that temp
get about 120 - 160 fsp on cod4 1920*1200 so i dont think you will need a second one but if you want you can always buy one later if you get a better mobo (tri - crossfire :) )

a good cpu to get is the E8500
 
Ok, swap that PSU out for this one

CM EXTREME POWER 650W ATX V2.0 REGULAR R890

Shit, PSUs have gone up since the last time I brought one about 2 years ago.

I will start off with the single HD4850 and get the second later

Not a big fan of tri crossfire, and this mobo is an insane overclocker, wouldnt want to swap it any time soon
 
You guys beat me to the punch in regards to the 550 watt not being enough. I think the 650W should cope with the load though, not sure how much overclock headroom there will be mind you.
 
Tinman said:
This is the system I am currently looking at

CPU Core 2 Quad Q9550 R3190
Mobo BIOSTAR TPower I45 LGA 775 Intel P45 Motherboard R1754 (joker's link)
RAM 4GB (2x2)DDRII-1066 Hyper X (Kingston) R912
HD 1TB-7200RPM 32MB Cache SATA II (Seagate) R1353
DVD Writer 22/12x DL (SAMSUNG) SATA R260
Case Thermaltake Soprano Chassis R740
CPU fan Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme R856 (prophecy)
PSU Coolermaster CM Extreme Power 550W ATX V2.0 R656 (Prophecy)

Graphics cards

2X Force3D HD 4850 512MB R3950 (Prophecy)

OR

Inno3D GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 R3755 (Prophecy)
R13476

Im not sure if the PSU will cope with the two 4850s, what do you guys think?

All from PC international except where stated otherwise.
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From what ive heard that mobo is a monster dude..and that pc will be insanely fast..Nice build aswell!!

Mmmmm Psu wise you'd need a 650 watt and if I were you I'd maybe get a corsair,,they do cost a bit more..but they are fantastic!!
 
Orly? I have never used a Corsair PSU..

Will look into it, thanks Joker, and thanks for the Mobo link, I have been itching to get one of those for a while now
 
Tinman said:
Orly? I have never used a Corsair PSU..

Will look into it, thanks Joker, and thanks for the Mobo link, I have been itching to get one of those for a while now
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Its a pleasure mate.
I hope you build that rig i'd like to see how it runs against my next rig!!
Corsair is brilliant..if you do have some cash to splash you can even go for a Gigabyte Odin..they also really good but a bit pricey!!
 
The Joker said:
Dude when you see specials on there would you mind posting them in the Pc hardware and gaming section!!
We need to have that thing full of specials!!!
It helps everyone!!
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No problem I'll do that. I just had a look at their latest price list and I'm not impressed. They used to be my go to people for parts at a good price. My entire build basically came from them. :(
 
Isengard said:
No problem I'll do that. I just had a look at their latest price list and I'm not impressed. They used to be my go to people for parts at a good price. My entire build basically came from them. :(
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That kinda sux mate.
I know how you feel though.
That's why I do the specials thread..You could easily build a pc at the best possible prices from that section!!
 
The Joker said:
That kinda sux mate.
I know how you feel though.
That's why I do the specials thread..You could easily build a pc at the best possible prices from that section!!
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Next time I'm in the market for an upgrade I'll definitely refer to the specials thread. I'm just not big on buying electronics online, I've learned my lesson there.
 
Dude you can always speak to me..Ive been building pc's for the last 9 years of my life and I always know where you can get the best prices.
 
The Joker said:
LOL its called the upgrade bug mate!!
Ive got it really bad!!
Still looking to build someone that monster rig..don't you want it..lol!!
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Thought about it, but 30k is a lot. I was planning on spending that on my leet new lappy later in the year.
 
The Joker said:
Dude you can always speak to me..Ive been building pc's for the last 9 years of my life and I always know where you can get the best prices.
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Then you will be my go to guy and I better get some awesome deals or I'm going to Incredible connection... Oh wait. :rolleyes:

I don't expect I will upgrade for a while, my PC is more than capable enough as it is.
 
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