Which CPU for the sandy bridge E "SR-2" mobo?

Not necessarily. The original SR2 needed Xeons because of the dual QPI links that lets 2 CPUs communicate with each other. But I think I have read that the standard SNB-E have dual QPI links too which means you could just use the standard CPU.
 
in fact the next EVGA SRx mobo, the SR3, will be dual SNB-E

if terramar-BD turns out to be rubbish, that is the path i am taking
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I can't wait! All I want them to do is release prices, then it's another waiting game for nVidia to announce their next cards. Means more time to save though!
 
Yeah going to watercool everything like I did with my last build + ram maybe. 2 Loops again I imagine, 2 psu, and a custom built case... Just you wait and see!
 
I'm a little alte to this thread but I think I have a ew points that might help.

First off I've done some calculations with current hardware to predict what kind of money it would take. If you go with 4 GTX 580's, the top of the line, "x" series, CPU's water cool the whole thing, this build could go upwards of 10 grand (US).

Also, in response to that video that was posted.... Ya you'll have to upgrade the curcuit in your house. He was using the SR-2 power supply offered by EVGA. Personaly I'd go with 2 of the newer platinum PSU's now on the market.
 
Here's a basic list I made:

Case: $499.95 http://www.caselabs-store.com/magnum-th10-case/

MB: (assuming the price is around the same for the SR-3) 599.99 http://www.evga.com/products/moreIn...therboard Family&series=All Motherboards&sw=5

Graphics: 729.99 x 4 http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=03G-P3-1591-AR&family=GeForce 500 Series Family&sw=

PSU: 249.99 x 2 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=65626&vpn=P11000BELX&manufacture=XFX

CPU: 1099.99 x 2 (assuming that you can use the none-xeon CPU's)

Memory: 119.99 x 12 http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX35761

HDD: $279.99 http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX32247

SSD: $369.99 http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX33598

This is not including water cooling components, audio cards, monitors, you get the idea. The total is $8809.72 US

I would make sure to definately have upwards of 10000 on hand for this build of yours and possibly upgrading the curcuit in your house as mention in that video posted on page one.
 
Well you are right, I hadn't quite anticipated the full cost at first! So I have decided to do it in stages, one CPU, one gpu etc at first then just keep adding bits.

That way the cost should be far more acceptable.

Plus I asked my dad about the electrics and I don't think I will have to worry about the electrics in the house to be honest. Apparently we should be ok here in the uk
 
JackyBoy said:
Well you are right, I hadn't quite anticipated the full cost at first! So I have decided to do it in stages, one CPU, one gpu etc at first then just keep adding bits.

That way the cost should be far more acceptable.

Plus I asked my dad about the electrics and I don't think I will have to worry about the electrics in the house to be honest. Apparently we should be ok here in the uk
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Definitely need surge protectors on this one XD
 
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