craigbru
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« Reply #625 on: October 16, 2007, 07:05:30 AM » |
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Just a teaser...  |
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Ashtefere
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« Reply #626 on: October 18, 2007, 05:01:40 AM » |
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Ahh yes, the old atx in matx project. I didnt need to do that with my v300 as the g33m ds2r board just kicks so much ass. Better oc than any atx board and excellent raid. Even has crossfire.
Obviously you will be doing sli... perhaps waiting on the 690i boards? what case will be the victim for your next mod?
-Ash
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craigbru
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« Reply #627 on: October 18, 2007, 03:36:58 PM » |
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Yeah, I know ATX, in a mATX case has been done before. This will be slightly different though, as all the motherboard and video card connections will be routed to the rear of the case. This will require some clever placement, and special extension cables. As for the board, I'm undecided yet. I'm not going to rule out an AM2+ board, or even Crossfire. The next month or two will be interesting. Lotsa new stuff coming out, although X38 seems to be completely underwhelming. Even more so with X48 only a few months away... I will also have dual 120.2 radiators mounted internally, 10.4" LCD, slot load drives, 4 hard drives, custom plexi, etc.... I've got the victim... err, case... already, but I'll have to wait a week or two before I can give you all the scoop.
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« Reply #628 on: October 19, 2007, 04:57:53 AM » |
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X48 = X38's that overclocked a little higher in testing, so dont expect much from that. maybe you should try out a phenom chip?  -Ash |
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« Reply #629 on: October 19, 2007, 07:04:48 AM » |
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Mmmm, 4 lane pcie RD790 chipset + 4 rv670 vid cards + phenom. Sounds like fun.
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« Reply #630 on: October 19, 2007, 02:50:50 PM » |
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yeah, but try fitting 2x 1kw psu's in matx -Ash |
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chaoswynd
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« Reply #631 on: October 19, 2007, 09:23:54 PM » |
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Na, only need 1. The new 3800's (2950 pro) only use about 135w or so each. Sides, don't tempt him to try and squeeze two psu's in a case, he just might.
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craigbru
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« Reply #632 on: October 19, 2007, 09:57:06 PM » |
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2 PSU's in a matx case? :cheese:
Nah (although I think I could find the room!), I'll settle for one PSU at 1200 watts...
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« Reply #633 on: October 19, 2007, 10:03:16 PM » |
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Lol, you planning on giving that PSU it's own phase change cooler?  |
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« Reply #634 on: October 19, 2007, 10:05:36 PM » |
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I'm hoping it runs cool, although it may need a dedicated circuit in my house... lol.
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