Build Your Own - Step by Step ( i7 2600k)

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I use an Antec 300. $60 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Three-Hundred-External-Internal/dp/B000GQMHBI

Tiki used a higher end Antec box. They are both big. Leaving a lot of empty space inside the chassis unused (probably would never be used).

Maybe you can shop for a smaller chassis (make sure to have room for 1 hard drive and 1 DVD-RW drive... though most of them would).

Powersupply: Coolmaster or Corsair or Antec. There are others. 600W to 850W should be what you need. I don't think you need any higher.

Extra CPU fan... I tend to think the one comes with the Intel chip is enough unless you overclock your CPU, or you anticipate that the CPU will be busy crunching numbers all day. If you want one, CoolMaster makes pretty good models. But make sure the extra headsink/fans fit inside your chassis.
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You can save on a case. I chose to go very quiet and payed up for that.
You can get a case with lots of airflow and set all fans to low to reduce noise and get good cooling. Just check the cpu and mb temps to make sure the fan speeds are doing their job and adjust as needed.
If the case does not have cable routing behind the MB then just make sure you run the cables very neat to increase the airflow.
I previously mentioned for power, I calculated 400 watts for my setup with one video card. I gave it an additional 200 watts for adding 2 more video cards and any future addition. Still have plenty of room to go and that is with 850 watts total p/s.
 
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I built a AMD Phenom II X6 1090T (sorry guys .... Go BLACK and never go back :) ) this spring and it preforms beyond all my expectations. I can't imagine the speed of these latest Intels.
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If you would like to, whenever time permits no rush, post a pic of the build. Even a finished build it is a welcome post. As much information as everyone contributes is so beneficial to everyone following along and to those who stop in for a read here and there.
Seriously Great posts from all.
 
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You can save on a case. I chose to go very quiet and payed up for that.
You can get a case with lots of airflow and set all fans to low to reduce noise and get good cooling. Just check the cpu and mb temps to make sure the fan speeds are doing their job and adjust as needed.
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Hi TIKI,

Since your casing is "Silence Type" do you have any problem with the inflow air. Because the air only flow in through a tiny hole at the side of front cover.
 
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Hi TIKI,

Since your casing is "Silence Type" do you have any problem with the inflow air. Because the air only flow in through a tiny hole at the side of front cover.
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No, I will post a pic tomorrow to show. The front door sits extended out from the body of the case with a long channel for intake airflow on each side. The front grill behind the front door runs the entire front of case with air filters built in and allow plenty of fresh air. I have not added a front bay fan by the ssd area. At this time recent temps I have posted shows the cpu / mb looking good.




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I will look for some comparable but I don't think I can match the 3 card price.
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Tiki, looks like they sold out on that deal, so the cheapest I can get it for now is $50. Hence, comparable may help if you happen to see anything that catches the eye.
 
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I Agree, I'm sure they'll be fine. TIKITRADER, your cards are FAT!
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Those MoBo makers spaced out the PCIe X16 slots for good reasons. :D
 
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If I strictly use this box for trading (2D charts) I would even go for a lower end video card (EVGA 8400 GS), $19.99 each. But it's up to you.
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I checked out the EVGA 8400GS and it seems like it would do the job, but I would like to have just a little more oomph. I missed that $39.99 deal, so I'm going to start searching again.

Also, I tend to prefer nVidia; is there anything comparable in terms of performance and price?

Or you can compete with LEAPup for the next used 3 Quadro NVS 295 cards coming on to EBay. :D
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Boli, I thought you made enough dough trading. Now you're trying to get LEAPup and me into a bidding war. You're the seller on eBay right?. Admit it! :p
 
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