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Originally Posted by BitAudioVideo
no reason to wait for the quad core, applications wont support it for some time.
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I disagree. CC programs will be among the first to take advantage quad core chips, it only makes sense for them to do as such. So I?d definitely wait for quad core since they are coming up soon if this computer is going to be used primarily for CC applications.
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Originally Posted by BitAudioVideo
aluminum case with a lot of fans, lian li is nice, superflower makes a nice one, i have 8 of theirs but having a hard time locating more atm.
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Aluminum case ? not necessary. CC computers will not be moved around very much and the only reason to get an aluminum case is for easier portability. Aluminum cases ability to dissipate heat are nearly negligible when compared to steel cases, so you are just wasting money on getting aluminum for a CC computer. As for airflow aye, I recommend for a dedicated heat machine at least 4 120mm fans although you could get by with less.
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Originally Posted by BitAudioVideo
500+w power suppy if your gonna have a bunch of drives - get a modular one so you dont have to keep cables in there if you dont need them
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Modular PSU - no need to waste money on a modular unit. After you have tie-wrapped all the cables/hid them sufficiently there is no reason to pay extra bucks. It doesn?t help with airflow and is just a waste of money unless you can get the psu @ the same price I?d avoid it. I got a 700 watt OCZ Gamexstream for $120 bucks, cheapest modular equivalent is about $220.