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BigBallinGPR
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Just placed the order today, coupled it with an Intel BOXDX58SO2. I'll be chronicling the whole process w/ pictures, first impressions, unboxings and what not.
As for the reason: well, it definitely didn't come out of necessity
, more of an impulse buy than anything else.
I'm currently running a triple monitor gaming setup with three 19" dells running off of two GTX 460 768's in SLI. The games I play that utilize all three: BFBC2, Dirt 2, Metro 2033 and a few others. I'll be sure to include my first impressions with each of those games as well as overall system feel.
Anyone lokoing to buy a core i5 750 and an MSI p-55 GD-65? =D
Update 5/27/2011:
Guys, thanks for the concern and all cost wise, I'm a college student and understand the budget segment pretty damn well as that's where I buy from currently (hence the gtx460 steup) save this one purchase. Because of certain circumstances, I was able to get the 990x + mobo for a fraction of its retail price, which is why I bought it. I would have nothing to do with this setup had it not been for a once in a lifetime opportunity that allowed me to afford it. Even with the discount, I was still seriously debating it as I really want to be able to say that I own a piece of silicon that has the finfet transistor chuggin away at its core with the IB processors whenever they are gonna come out. That aside, even with the realization that this will probably be the last 1366 processor and my current config didn't support it, I couldn't say no. So please, even though I understand the financial standpoint, I realize all of this and do not this to turn into a debate on that.
With that said, I just want to be able to provide you guys with a fellow [H]ard community member's perspective on the processor, from arrival through installation and benchmarking. I know there are quite a few formal reviews out there, but I feel that I might be able to provide you guys with unique opportunities to ask questions and get answers/results that are specific to your interests from a benchmarking, gaming and specific setups standpoint.
Update: 6/1/2011
The CPU and motherboard both arrived on my doorstep today! I was pretty excited, put everything together, was about to install the heatsink and . . . . I can't find my thermal paste! I'm going to make a quick run over to Fry's and pick some up when rush hour dies down. But as for now, here are some photos. Keep in mind any benches and what not you'd like to see from my i5 setup before I make the switch I can't let the beast sit idle for too long
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63618515@N06/
As for the reason: well, it definitely didn't come out of necessity
, more of an impulse buy than anything else.I'm currently running a triple monitor gaming setup with three 19" dells running off of two GTX 460 768's in SLI. The games I play that utilize all three: BFBC2, Dirt 2, Metro 2033 and a few others. I'll be sure to include my first impressions with each of those games as well as overall system feel.
Anyone lokoing to buy a core i5 750 and an MSI p-55 GD-65? =D
Update 5/27/2011:
Guys, thanks for the concern and all cost wise, I'm a college student and understand the budget segment pretty damn well as that's where I buy from currently (hence the gtx460 steup) save this one purchase. Because of certain circumstances, I was able to get the 990x + mobo for a fraction of its retail price, which is why I bought it. I would have nothing to do with this setup had it not been for a once in a lifetime opportunity that allowed me to afford it. Even with the discount, I was still seriously debating it as I really want to be able to say that I own a piece of silicon that has the finfet transistor chuggin away at its core with the IB processors whenever they are gonna come out. That aside, even with the realization that this will probably be the last 1366 processor and my current config didn't support it, I couldn't say no. So please, even though I understand the financial standpoint, I realize all of this and do not this to turn into a debate on that.
With that said, I just want to be able to provide you guys with a fellow [H]ard community member's perspective on the processor, from arrival through installation and benchmarking. I know there are quite a few formal reviews out there, but I feel that I might be able to provide you guys with unique opportunities to ask questions and get answers/results that are specific to your interests from a benchmarking, gaming and specific setups standpoint.
Update: 6/1/2011
The CPU and motherboard both arrived on my doorstep today! I was pretty excited, put everything together, was about to install the heatsink and . . . . I can't find my thermal paste! I'm going to make a quick run over to Fry's and pick some up when rush hour dies down. But as for now, here are some photos. Keep in mind any benches and what not you'd like to see from my i5 setup before I make the switch I can't let the beast sit idle for too long
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63618515@N06/
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