Will it be worth the wait?

[Skyllz]

On that same vein... My Corsair TX750 PSU i bought 3 years ago is the only part left from a few systems i've had since then. I totally dont regret going with a quality PSU at the time.

The only thing different i'd do today is go got a modular PSU instead.

[browner87]

Originally Posted by Skyllz

The only thing different i'd do today is go got a modular PSU instead.

Yes, definitely. It's much easier to keep a clean, neat wiring job with modular cables. Any computer can benefit from that. Especially one like mine with a window in the side :P

Any comments on the Rampage 3 formula? I really like that board, but I'm open to suggestions also.

[_dangtx_]

either way, you're set. let us know how the build proceeds :)

[browner87]

Originally Posted by _dangtx_

let us know how the build proceeds :)

Of course :), bearing in mind I'm going to be waiting until after Christmas...

Maybe I'll post a pic or two and some overclocking results while I'm at it :D

[Soultribunal]

Originally Posted by browner87

Yes, definitely. It's much easier to keep a clean, neat wiring job with modular cables. Any computer can benefit from that. Especially one like mine with a window in the side :P

Any comments on the Rampage 3 formula? I really like that board, but I'm open to suggestions also.

It is for sure a high end board. I am a Fan Of ASUS and of EVGA. Something from EVGA's stable will be just as good, and both have great Customer Service.

End of the day the decision is yours, but I think you'll be happy if you went with the Rampage, or an EVGA board.

ST

[Grampa]

Wow, sorry I'm late to the party on this thread.

Hello everyone, I'm new here, and this is my first posting.

I'd like to chime in a little here, if I may.

I've actually gone through this same situation recently, only that I'm upgrading from an old e8400 core 2 duo.

I myself had been debating at the time between going with an 1156/1366 for personal use.
While I may not necessarily be able to max out the cpu load, I'd still like to have ample amount of power available in the event I decided to start using these computers for more than just a few games, and folding.
I also wanted to look into overclocking eventually.

Anyhow... having read that there was new, I ended up buying parts for both 1366, and 1156, as well as an AM3 based 1090T (also bought the just released 1100T to try out... no I do not have a limit for budget, so when I resell the items I don't need/want I'll be giving some folks some really nice deals. Some items I have not even plugged in and used! however since I'm past the point of refunds as I did not start building these until a month later, its a moot point, and I already knew I'd take a loss due to time constraints from my line of work)

For my personal use, I'm leaning towards the 1156, and 1366 units and tinker around with those (yes I know its all old tech now, and about to be replaced), but the way I look at it... the grass will always seem greener in the next pasture.
The current cpu platforms, that are on the market have been tried, and tested.
I also don't see any better time than the present, to be getting the best bang for the buck, with manufacturers and retailers who will want to offload their inventories, to make room for newer items.
Isn't it always like this no matter what consumer products we look at?

I've found myself perfectly happy making due with whats current (ly going out).
I mean especially coming from an old e8400... everything I've tried the past month and a bit is lightning fast!

Whatever you decide to do... hopefully you have as much fun as I have putting together your new system.
For some of us it has certainly been a while, but well worth the wait.

Cheers,
-Gramps

[browner87]

I've already gone ahead and bought the parts. The computer would have been done a few weeks ago but the PSU was DOA, and I had to wait a bit more than a week (and pay $25 return shipping! Stupid newegg...) to get it back. But it's going good now. I'll post pics and whatnot when I'm done with my modding.

Specs so far:
Core i7-950 @4GHz (still very stable - when I get time I'll see if I can push to 4.5 or so)
Rampage III Formula
eVga GTX 470
6GB Crucial Ballistix tracer
2x WD Caviar black (1 TB) (RAID0) + 1x WD Caviar green (1.5TB) + 1x Seagate Barracuda (500GB)
Thermalright Ultra-120 extreme
Corsair TX950 (950 watt PSU)
All in my Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570

[bkh2]

Since you already decided to go with a 1366 platform, would it have been better to wait for the release of Sandy Bridge to further reduce the i7 prices? I'm just curious as to whether or not that would have been a viable option.

[browner87]

To be honest I was tired of not having a usable gaming computer. My other rig had a dead mobo and half-dead PSU. It was either build a new computer now, or buy a new mobo and wait until next summer. I don't think it would have been worth the price to buy a new mobo just for a few months. I also just recently found out that I'm moving away for a few months and I'd like to have a good computer while I'm there.

So, since the price drop on the i7-950 likely wouldn't match the cost of a new motherboard I just decided to go for it. It's my new attitude in life. Stop sitting and thinking forever about it, just do it.

Besides - I love how my games look with all settings maxed at 1680x1050 :)

[rjbarker]

...2011 isn't until Q4 next year correct?....the new SandyBridge won't be any faster than OC'able 1366 now correct? ......I'll likely be replacing my X58 System, but not until 2011 debuts.