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Just wondering if this is possible, as it is a 64-bit processor. Read some places that it isn't possible to run Win7 32-bit on this processor... thoughts?

I can't seem to find anywhere to buy this online... anyone know?

Sapphire also came out with a self-contained 3870x2 as well: http://www.cpu3d.com/content/view/4868/53/. It would be excellent if they came out with one for the 4870x2.

That's what I figure, but the stock cooler will most likely be too loud, undermining the efforts to silence the rest of the computer. Maybe I'll get the waterblocks and set up a separate loop for the GPU that is external, like the Zalman series reserators.

Hello all, Anyone have a monitor arm for 30'' displays? For reference I have a Dell 3007WFP-HC which weighs according to Dell 25 pounds.

Hello all, I ended up going with: * Q9450 (Microcenter had it for only $280) * 2x2GB OCZ Reaper DDR2-1066 * Asus Rampage Formula - went with this because the P5Q had issues with 1066 RAM and didn't feel like having performance issues - also came with sound card * 2x750GB Samsung's *...

What about a Q9450 or a Q9550 if I don't feel like OCing?

Ah, so the 4870X2 isn't out yet. Thanks for the heads up.

Yea, that sounds like a better idea. I'll go for the 2x4870's. Thanks a lot silent-circuit. I'm also thinking of Vista 64-bit Premium, but I'm a bit apprehensive on 64-bit causing problems with software (esp. old software). Anyone have any experience with this? This is not included in the...

Hm, is an Sli/xfire set up necessary? What about a single nVidia 280 card? Would rather only have one so I don't have to get two quiet HSF for the GPU's. For example this EVGA 280: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130367 Edit: doesn't look like it, I'll need 2 of them.

Hello all, I've been out of the loop for a while but I'd like to build a new quiet desktop gaming rig that can adequately play games and watch movies on my monitors. Main limitations are my Dell 3007 and a secondary Dell 2405 so I'll probably need dual video cards. I have no idea where to...

I just got the HC version of this monitor, and it's really just the right size after using the 2405 for so long. I was beginning to use up all the desktop space on the 24'' and a 30'', although intimidating in stores, was a commensurate upgrade. The best part though was the ability to use the...

Thanks. This monitor arm (Steelcase, $50 from eBay) is extremely sturdy and infinitely better than the desk I had the 2405 sitting on earlier.. Doesn't seem like there are many arms, only wall mounts, for the 30 though.

I got my LCD arm in. Here's the final setup, unless I decide to get one for the 30'' too.

Haha, I'm glad everyone enjoys my setup. That lamp is an Ott-lite Vero. It tends to be a bit on the bright side but its one of those "ergonomic" lamps so the light it produces is very clear.