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

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Quote from TIKITRADER:

Hey obamapips,

I posted this earlier in the thread regarding Multicharts benefiting from multicore/hyperthreading.

This is from Bruce DeVault on the MC forums.



I think this might really be a price thing in the end . i7 coming in at some excellent prices recently for sure.
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Yes, it's really a price thing in the end. I don't need a Ferrari when I don't 'really' need one due to the maintenance costs vs what I'm doing. I'd love to have one in computer form, but just don't need a Ferrari when a Corvette Z06 will stomp the average Ferrari at 1/3 of the cost, plus less maintenance, and a 100,000 mile warranty vs. what the Ferrari comes with... The sad part of my statement is I am related to the Ferrari's on my Mother's side, but it's so distant, the $ never sees my wallet or anyone else I know with that last name in the US.:p

And regarding multicharts, I'm using them at home, and am impressed thus far, and I'm hard to impress. They apparently have a 3D charting capability, and I wonder what that would be like to look at p/a, volume, range, etc., in 3D with hte correct 3D cards to support... I certainly don't need 3D cards lol for what I'm doing. Just think it would be cool to see what p/a looks like that way.:p

I'm sure 10 years from now, all s/w/brokers will provide some form of 3D as the norm. How technology changes by the day...:eek:
 
Quote from TIKITRADER:

Nothing wrong with changing things as you go along.
Sometimes you realize you need something you may have missed in the original idea.
This is a suggestion to write down the original plan in detail, exactly what you had in mind.

Now go over each section of that original idea, write down what you feel needs to change based on new information you come across, and to be the build that will do the job you need.

Compare the cost difference, look for parts compatibility, and check if the changes work for you.
This is really a really important step, as this is where you can sit down with the person who will be hired to build the new rig.

Show him the original and revised ideas.

He may have some terrific advice to build you exactly the machine of your needs.
He can also help you to look at prebuilts that compare to the revised build. ( small fee for his time )
You may find something along that line.
No matter how you go about it, either built or prebuilt, the end result will be an excellent machine performing the tasks you require of it... and have fun :cool:
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Agreed! Thanks!

Btw, are you going to build my rig since I guessed the daisy dukes right?:D

Guess I'm giving away my age...:(:D :D
 
Quote from TIKITRADER:

Hey obamapips,

I posted this earlier in the thread regarding Multicharts benefiting from multicore/hyperthreading.

This is from Bruce DeVault on the MC forums.



I think this might really be a price thing in the end . i7 coming in at some excellent prices recently for sure.
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Hey TIKI,

Thanks for the link.
 
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Yes, it's really a price thing in the end. I don't need a Ferrari when I don't 'really' need one due to the maintenance costs vs what I'm doing. I'd love to have one in computer form, but just don't need a Ferrari when a Corvette Z06 will stomp the average Ferrari at 1/3 of the cost, plus less maintenance, and a 100,000 mile warranty vs. what the Ferrari comes with..........:eek:
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Hahaha, well explaination, LEAPup. I agreed with you.
I always told myself F1 driver not nessesary must be an Automobile Engineer...... right ?
 
Quote from obamapips:

Hahaha, well explaination, LEAPup. I agreed with you.
I always told myself F1 driver not nessesary must be an Automobile Engineer...... right ?
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Absolutely agree!
 
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Hahaha, well explaination, LEAPup. I agreed with you.
I always told myself F1 driver not nessesary must be an Automobile Engineer...... right ?
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Absolutely agree!
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Using this analogy...

If the driver doesn't want to build the automobile, he really can't tell the automobile engineer to:

Start with a Corvette Z06 body chassis

And use a Volkswagen engine
put in a Oldsmobile transmission
a Hummers drivetrain and suspensions
Firestone tires

and put them together to make them work.

Better to tell him the specs:

How fast you want the maximum speed
Offroad or for race tracks environment
Manual or auto transmission

Let him get the parts and build the automobile for you.

So far you seem to want:

- i7 2600k processor (the engine, the speed)
- can drive 8 monitors (this is the special requirement). If you dictate that you want only 4 inexpensive dual video cards and not 1 expensive octo card, it will drive the rest of the components
- may be SSD versus no SSD (that will make a $100 - $200 difference. This is like a turbocharger)

the rest of the components can be pretty generic.
 
Quote from Scataphagos:

Did you check out ibuypower.com?

You can get an i7-2600K, 8GB RAM, Gigabyte UD7(?) mobo with 4, x16 slots.. an upgraded Corsair 650W PSU for about $1200. It comes with a basic video card, which you probably won't use... get 4, NVS 295s on eBay for about $30 each.
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This sounds like what would fit perfect for LEAPup. (I want one too! :D ) But I couldn't locate the model number or the specs. Is there a link to this box?
 
Quote from Bolimomo:

This sounds like what would fit perfect for LEAPup. (I want one too! :D ) But I couldn't locate the model number or the specs. Is there a link to this box?
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No, just used their configurator.
 
Ha that's cool!

Here LEAPup, your birthday present. (Minus singing)

Total = $1281, that is with Windows 7 Ultimate and Office. If you have your own software, knock off $200 ==> $1081.

4 x PCIe x16 ready for 4 dual cards... 8 monitors
i7-2600k processor
8 GB memory
500 GB hard disk (should be enough?)

3 year warranty... pretty good!

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Thanks Scat and Bolimomo! This looks to be just what the doctor ordered!:)

I'm sure I can get my computer guy to add the four 295 cards pretty reasonably. Or, is this something I can do myself?
 
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