New gaming computer

[Extremequip4u]

Hey all, very first post, please review my build and tell me what you think.

Trying to crossfire 2 6970 cards.

Think my mobo can handle it?

Thank you.

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[Extremequip4u]

I think im going to wait for the new sandy bridge technology. I hope its not too expensive.

 

[Tortuga]

How about the 6950 to 6970 flash? Have you considered that? Save a few bucks if its successful. I guess if you have the money, it may not be worth the risk. But some people get a high off saving that extra moolah. Yeah I would probably go for that 2500k with a good cooler and oc the heck out of it. Or since you were plannin on spending $300 anyway you can go for the 2600k. But imo that 2500k is right in that sweet spot.

 

[Extremequip4u]

How about the 6950 to 6970 flash? Have you considered that? Save a few bucks if its successful. I guess if you have the money, it may not be worth the risk. But some people get a high off saving that extra moolah. Yeah I would probably go for that 2500k with a good cooler and oc the heck out of it. Or since you were plannin on spending $300 anyway you can go for the 2600k. But imo that 2500k is right in that sweet spot.

Hey,

I was considering the flash upgrade, but i guess that works only with the stock version of the card.

Im getting all my stuff from newegg.com and they have none of the new sandy bridge stuff up?!?1 Is it coming out tomorrow or something?

 

[Tortuga]

From what people are saying it will be the 9th of this month.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Wouldnt get the V8 cooler, its a bit dated now tbh dude.

 

[Extremequip4u]

Wouldnt get the V8 cooler, its a bit dated now tbh dude.

Yeah, im going to have to go with a whole new build when the new sandy bridge cpu and mobos come out. Im probably going with liquid cooling even though you can get them to 5ghz on air. Great reviews btw man love them.