XS Build Check

[Gozzgug]

I followed one of the builds in the XS build thread with a few modifications. Can anyone confirm if this is a good build?

VGA SAPPHIRE 100243L HD4870 512M RT - Retail $304.99
CASE ANTEC|NINE HUNDRED BK RT - Retail $119.99
MB ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA 775 X48 RT - Retail $289.99
PSU ANTEC|TPQ-850 850W RT - Retail $139.99
CPU INTEL|C2Q Q9300 2.5G 775 6M R - Retail $269.99
MEM 2Gx2|CORS TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF R - Retail $149.00
CPUCOOLER|ARCTIC P4|ACFZ7-PRO R - Retail $31.90
Total = 1299.95

I might grab another 4870 for CF if the prices drop. I already have some fast SATA drives. Any suggestions on OC?

Also does anyone have some good instructions on replacing the thermal pad on the rampage NB? I've done CPU coolers before but never remove a NB cooler. I just dont want to break the board.

Thanks

[perkam]

Did this: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185136

Come in handy? :)

Welcome to XS Btw, :welcome:

Perkam

[Gozzgug]

Definately perkam. Thats what I followed. If it wasnt for your posts I'd still be wondering. I was curious if the changes I made were good?

[perkam]

Definately perkam. Thats what I followed. If it wasnt for your posts I'd still be wondering. I was curious if the changes I made were good?I would have gone for the OCZ Vendetta for the CPU Cooler. Otherwise, the rig looks awesome. Go for it :up:

Perkam

[Asgard_thor]

if you can wait..you can get a Q9450 for less then what you pay for Q9300