Post your gaming setup!

[Rixis]

http://uk.asus.com/Motherboards/Inte..._1366/P6X58DE/

it has 3 pci x16 slots, you could use the top and bottom ones to have a gap in between if the sli bridge reaches (probably doesn't)

but yeah, the looks of that image there's onyl 1 pci slot between each of the x16s, using 2 slot graphics card = no room

supports 3 way sli .. as long as you don't mind 2 of them having no space for the fan :P

[Wries]

http://uk.asus.com/Motherboards/Inte..._1366/P6X58DE/

it has 3 pci x16 slots, you could use the top and bottom ones to have a gap in between if the sli bridge reaches (probably doesn't)

but yeah, the looks of that image there's onyl 1 pci slot between each of the x16s, using 2 slot graphics card = no room

supports 3 way sli .. as long as you don't mind 2 of them having no space for the fan :P

Regarding PCI-E x16 Spacing I just think Xuvial meant in general, not that it didn't exist exceptions.

There's the the ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution for Sandy Bridge then. The one I was supposed to have..

[0ptimo]

very much so, congrats on the monster build!

Thanks! I'll try to upload some pictures this weekend with the monitors and tower in it. My desk is less than clean at the moment.

[Wries]

Here is a link to some pics of my setup. I wound up installing the other 580 afterall.
http://imgur.com/EsjAi,73jBV,iwBFK


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Cool. How come you didn't use the ASUS SLI bridge that is the perfect length for the spacing? No issue using a longer one afaik, just on the aesthetics side.

Also, do you really _need_ the fans on the RAM? I also have closed loop LCS and haven't given much of a damn about the effect on surrounding components not getting airflow, maybe too little of a damn.

[Xuvial]

Also, do you really _need_ the fans on the RAM? I also have closed loop LCS and haven't given much of a damn about the effect on surrounding components not getting airflow, maybe too little of a damn.

If he's overclocking or running a 2133mhz+ kit then I'd say yes, the RAM can get pretty hot.
The benefits of OC'ing RAM on P67 is a different story however :P

[DeltrusDisc]

If he's overclocking or running a 2133mhz+ kit then I'd say yes, the RAM can get pretty hot.
The benefits of OC'ing RAM on P67 is a different story however :P

Must push 5.3GHz!!! It might just make that a plausible idea.

[0ptimo]

Cool. How come you didn't use the ASUS SLI bridge that is the perfect length for the spacing? No issue using a longer one afaik, just on the aesthetics side.

Also, do you really _need_ the fans on the RAM? I also have closed loop LCS and haven't given much of a damn about the effect on surrounding components not getting airflow, maybe too little of a damn.

Honestly, I didn't even think about using the one that came with the mobo. That would mean I have to go and find the box and the parts and AHHH, too much effort :P I will take a look though. I don't even remember seeing it but if it looks better than that tacky copper colored one then I am all about it!

As far as the fans on the RAM goes, I just wanted to keep everything in my case this time around as cool as possible. I doubt I really "NEED" the fans but it was only like $15. My last system which was 8gb of DDR 2 RAM seemed to put out some decent heat. I just said, why not. The ram is 1600 so it's nothing crazy. That fan does seem kind of insignificant when you think the HAF X has 4, 200mm fans in it though.

Also, I want to see some more builds! It's a great way to pass the time.

[DeltrusDisc]

Honestly, I didn't even think about using the one that came with the mobo. That would mean I have to go and find the box and the parts and AHHH, too much effort :P I will take a look though. I don't even remember seeing it but if it looks better than that tacky copper colored one then I am all about it!

As far as the fans on the RAM goes, I just wanted to keep everything in my case this time around as cool as possible. I doubt I really "NEED" the fans but it was only like $15. My last system which was 8gb of DDR 2 RAM seemed to put out some decent heat. I just said, why not. The ram is 1600 so it's nothing crazy. That fan does seem kind of insignificant when you think the HAF X has 4, 200mm fans in it though.

Imo those cool Kingston RAM coolers with the LEDs are decent for aesthetics. Most people don't have them so they kind of stand out... however I'd definitely lower their speeds on the fans because small fans = LOUD.

[Xuvial]

I'd be tempted to grab one of those little fans and stick it in my Sabertooth's ass--I mean the thermal armor air ventilation system. See if it blows air everywhere and lowers mobo temps :P

[Asera]

Minor server upgrade this week. went from 8GiB to 12GiB memory... and it's still getting filled fast...



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[DeltrusDisc]

I'd be tempted to grab one of those little fans and stick it in my Sabertooth's ass--I mean the thermal armor air ventilation system. See if it blows air everywhere and lowers mobo temps :P

ugh... and it would scream. Yeah. Let me know how it goes... in fact make a youtube vid for it too!

[Xuvial]

Minor server upgrade this week. went from 8GiB to 12GiB memory... and it's still getting filled fast...

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1090T is pretty nice! Cool specs for the datacenter
May want to hit the 16gb RAM mark in anticipation :P

[Xuvial]

Ok I finally caved in to the one part that I had never experienced for myself - sound.

So after literally 3 weeks of in-depth research and several questions with the audiophile community, I have decided to take my sound setup to a whole new level with these:

Sennheiser HD558 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106515


Coupled with this:
Asus Xonar STX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16829132010&T


This will cost me a ton and I haven't made the decision lightly, but I REALLY like my music, have a ton of FLAC and 320kbps files and I want to goddamn HEAR them with the soundstage and beauty of bass, mids and highs and want to get immersed into them.

Oh and this will also kick ass in gaming - not as much as a Xi-Fi card, I know, but it'll still be 50,000x better than onboard (or so I hear). BF3 sounds, here I come.

[Foxsakes]

Can you buy stuff on newegg.com even tho you live in NZ?

[Xuvial]

Can you buy stuff on newegg.com even tho you live in NZ?

Of course not, I'm just linking so people know what I'm talking about :P

If I could buy from Newegg I'd probably own a warehouse full of computer parts by now and run my own business off them.

[Foxsakes]

Of course not, I'm just linking so people know what I'm talking about :P

If I could buy from Newegg I'd probably own a warehouse full of computer parts by now and run my own business off them.

Hahaha yeah tell me about it :P there is so much stuff I'd like to buy from there but can't because I live in Australia...

[anb]

Hahaha yeah tell me about it :P there is so much stuff I'd like to buy from there but can't because I live in Australia...

shouldn't shipito.com solve your issues?

[DeltrusDisc]

Ok I finally caved in to the one part that I had never experienced for myself - sound.

So after literally 3 weeks of in-depth research and several questions with the audiophile community, I have decided to take my sound setup to a whole new level with these:

Sennheiser HD558 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106515


Coupled with this:
Asus Xonar STX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16829132010&T


This will cost me a ton and I haven't made the decision lightly, but I REALLY like my music, have a ton of FLAC and 320kbps files and I want to goddamn HEAR them with the soundstage and beauty of bass, mids and highs and want to get immersed into them.

Oh and this will also kick ass in gaming - not as much as a Xi-Fi card, I know, but it'll still be 50,000x better than onboard (or so I hear). BF3 sounds, here I come.

This is exactly the setup I'd love to get. I agree it is costly, but when you really love music, you'll do anything. Congrats on your decision and I can't wait to hear back from ya about it!

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[Phrixor]

Just ordered my new parts on Sunday night. Should get them in tomorrow. Will post pictures once its built.

Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard
CORSAIR 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM
2x EVGA Superclocked GeForce GTX 560 TI (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit
PC Power & Cooling High Performance 950W Power Supply
OCZ Solid 3 SATA III 60GB SSD (dedicated drive for OS)
WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM SATA III
Corsair Carbide 500R Black case
Windows 7 SP1 - 64 bit
LITE-ON DVD Burner
2x Rosewill RFA-120-WL 120mm 4 White LEDs LED Case Fan (extra cooling)

[DeltrusDisc]

PC Power & Cooling High Performance 950W Power Supply

I know we already talked about the brand.... but I should have asked you... why 950 watts? That is quite overkill for your system.