thebluecasket Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hello. I'm nearly done picking out the parts for my i7 build. Please take a minute to tell me your thoughts on my build. -- CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core - possibly the D0 stepping version. Heatsink: XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler Thermal Compound: Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX RAM: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Graphics Card 1: EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 (2.0v) Graphics Card 2: EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 (2.0v) Hard Drive(s): Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Case: Antec P182, possibly, or maybe just the Antec Three Hundred Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 -- Thoughts? How will this work with OSx86? Any problems I should anticipate? Thanks a bunch for your time!!! TheBlueCasket Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170801-near-final-i7-build-yes-another-one/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLanteigne Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Good case. I would like to suggest an Enermax power supply. are you sure the ud4p works well with os x? It probably does but I'm not sure. why two gpu? you need that? What are the benefits of the D0 stepping cpu over the normal one? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170801-near-final-i7-build-yes-another-one/#findComment-1181242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qianlong Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I don't think SLI or crosfire works in an OSX86 system! Check out the Antec P183, it has better cooling and placement for the case fans. I also recommend changing all the antec case fans and buy some 3rd party fans. I would buy a 920 with D0 stepping if possible. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170801-near-final-i7-build-yes-another-one/#findComment-1181882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluecasket Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 I don't think SLI or crosfire works in an OSX86 system! I would buy a 920 with D0 stepping if possible. Yeah, I was worried about SLI not working, but it's not essential; I'm going to be gaming on the Windows side. I would like to 3D model on the OS X side, so long as at least one GPU works. And yeah, I'm gonna go with the D0. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170801-near-final-i7-build-yes-another-one/#findComment-1182598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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