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

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Thanks for the tip. This must be great for my stalkers. LOL :D
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no problem, I highlighted just how easy it is to clip and stalk... hahahaha


by the way... if you highlight a section of a post... including an image, it will save that highlighted section as is. really cool stuff.
 
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After trying everything, I have gotten 2 gpu's to work. Booting up is really fast and I'm happy with it overall, but for the last GPU!. For now, I can get the 4 monitors that I need.
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Sam, how about posting what your finished build actually consists of. Your Parts List is spread out over several pages and it's a bit hard to follow.

Honestly, I doubt you've tried "everything," but maybe you have.

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Just double check: Was is a case of bad motherboard (the PCIe X16 slot), or bad video card? Have you swapped around the video cards and tested?
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I believe I'm safe in saying we're all still here to help, but you have to provide the symptoms. Again I'm with Boli in first verifying you have (3) three functioning video cards. Secondly can you "light-up" a monitor with a card in the X4 (#3) slot at all, either by itself or with one other card in slot #1 or #2? Since the #3 slot does not use the PCIE controller in the CPU and is controlled through the south bridge, have you checked your settings in the EFI BIOS/advanced/onboard devices configuration, and made sure the #3 slot is (a) ON and (b) set to X4? Also, since the #3 PCIE slot is sharing available data lanes with SATA and USB you may try disabling anything or all that isn't needed while you run a few tests (including that quirky Marvell Controller). One last question, have you found an online manual for the M Pro?
 
I did find a link to an online Manual for the Asus P8P67-M Pro.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...sg=AFQjCNF8M6ITldTxFi7ntjvLzAESFTbkcw&cad=rja

I do see the #3 PCIe slot cannot be completely disabled through the BIOS, but the PCIe X1 slot will be disabled when the #3 slot is set to X4 mode.

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I was wondering if your video card cooling fan spins when the card is placed in the #3 (black) PCIe slot? There maybe 164 connections on a X16 card but only the first segment of pins (1-11 before the notch) provide power to the card whether it's a X1, X4, X8 or 16. So a very close inspection (magnifying glass) of the contacts in the slot may reveal a potential problem or wiping off the contacts on the card with a micro fiber cloth may help.
 

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I just wanted to say this is an Excellent Thread, i have spent the whole weekend reading through this and have come away with tons of useful information and resources that Everyone has posted.
I am also in the process of choosing components for a build for trading
and this has helped me Greatly!
In the beginning i was thinking i needed to purchase a more expensive video card to run the amount of displays i wanted, but after reading here at least i have a good idea of some decent lower priced cards like the NVS 295 or GT 430 that can be had for under $ 50.
 
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NVS 295 or GT 430 that can be had for under $ 50.
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It gets better. The 8400 GS can be had, brand new, for $20 at times. (NVS 295... only used ones).

What we have been saying is... for trading applications, there is just no need to buy high-end, expensive 3-D graphics cards.
 
Yes, i can see it is possible to build just what you need for trading applications for Nice low price, even with Multiple monitors set up.
Prices have fallen alot on cards, hard drives, memory, monitors, and even some powerful little cpu's, most everything is in our favor as far as building a computer for trading now.
i can remember when it cost a whole lot more to set up a Nice computer, things have changed in a good way now.
 
This is a Higher end card with EyeFinity 6 capable of running 6 displays,
would this type of card Benefit me Any at All for Trading purposes?
it's not a bad price for running 6 displays, if anyone would let me know
what you could find out from the specs on this one, please post your opinions, the following components are what i was considering on the High end for my build, but from what i have been reading here i am sure i would not have to invest this much just in the box:

1.LIAN LI Lancool PC-K62 Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112239

2. Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-900 900W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371050


3. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Item #: N82E16813131730- $ 199.99


4. Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600K
Item #: N82E16819115070- $ 314.99


5. G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM
Item #: N82E16820231445- $ 69.99


6. COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...
Item #: N82E16835103065- $ 27.99


7. OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3-120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820227706- $ 219.99


8. ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Item #: N82E16827135204- $ 20.99


9. Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116992- $ 139.99


10. ViewSonic VX2450wm-LED 23.6" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1080p, 1920x1080, 16:9, 1000:1 Native, 20000000:1 Dynamic, 5ms, VGA, DVI, Built-in Speakers, Tilt- 169.99 per monitor x4= $ 680.00 @ Tigerdirect

11. ASUS EAH6950 DCII/2DI4S/2GD5 Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card- $ 289
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121431

The video card in question is # 11 on the list.
i will be using 4 displays and latter buy 2 more.
 
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This is a Higher end card with EyeFinity 6 capable of running 6 displays,
would this type of card Benefit me Any at All for Trading purposes?
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11. ASUS EAH6950 DCII/2DI4S/2GD5 Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card- $ 289

The video card in question is # 11 on the list.
i will be using 4 displays and latter buy 2 more.
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optionman31601:

IMO both the EyeFinity 6 and the ASUS EAH6950 cards are overkills. It's the analogy of "buying a Ferrari to do grocery runs" again.

EyeFinity 6 is over $500 for 6 screens. ASUS EAH6950 is over $200 for 4 screens. While you can use 3 EVGA 8400 GS x $30 = $90 for all 6 screens. This motherboard can take the 3rd PCIe X16 card driven in x4 mode. I think it should be okay.

The rest of the pick list looks good.

The ViewSonic 24" monitor is a nice one. I have a few of them myself.
 
That's what i was thinking, this card is overkill, i just needed some input from someone that already been down this road with multi monitor setup for trading purposes, thanks for commenting on that card,
i have actually been rethinking the whole build as it also seems to be overkill based on other trading boxes i have read about.
Your answer has helped me in thinking i could probably make some changes elsewhere.
being i am not quite ready for the new build, i still have time to decide on what components i really need in the box.
 
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