I hate the word 'rig' but here are the specs:

Case:
LIAN LI PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Processor:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9550

RAM:
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK
*I will be using XP for awhile so I'm sticking with 4GB (even that won't be completely utilized) until I decide to upgrade.

GFX:
BFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024OC2E GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

MOBO:
ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard

Non-stock cooler:
ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler

Extras:
2x500GB SATA 7200.1
ASUS SATA DVD-ROM
ASUS SATA DVD+/-

I'm already rocking dual 22" Chimei's. I need this new machine so bad. Thoughts? Experience with any of these parts? Graphics is probably overpriced, but I gotta have the best :rockon:.

 

graphics card is about the right price for that brand ($$$)

 

Need a better Heatsink/Fan Combo.

http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/therm...pu-cooler.html

Use that heatsink

With the noctua nf-p12.

Also not a fan of the case too much, also might think about a good power supply seeing as you don't have one listed. Corsair or OCZ are my picks.

 

thats a balla graphics card

 

2nd.

 

Hrm. Zalman won't cut it? Got any links if I can't keep the temps tame?

 

Edited my post, linked you too. Rick turned me on to it, dropped my temperatures 10 degrees C.

 

:highfive:

 

So the Zalman is a definite no-go? Experience with this heatsink/fan or ... ?

I'll have to do some searching to find that fan. I am reusing a PS that I already own. What problems have you had with the case?

 

trust us, save your monies and some headache and go with the extreme 120