strykerpsg
SOH-CM-2023
SOH team members,
I'm seeking advice on a potential build I'll put together if my deployment is put on hold while the current administration figures out what to do with so many warfighters gainfully employed overseas.
I am looking at:
Processor:
1) Intel Core i7 990X Extreme Edition Processor Socket 1366 (currently about $1000.00)
2) Intel Core i7 2600K Boxed Processor 2nd Generation Sandy Bridge CPU (currently about $300.00)
Mobo:
1) ASUS Rampage III Extreme Intel X58 1366 Motherboard
2) EVGA X58 FTW3 Intel i7 X58 1366 Motherboard 132-GT-E768-TR.
There's a huge price difference between the 2600K and the Extreme 990X, but apparently the 2600K is able to be overclocked to higher levels than the 990X stock. I haven't found if the 990X is overclockable, though sifting through Tom's Hardware to find the answer. I am looking for maximum graphics settings for the next few years on FSX and other future releases. Motherboards I am leaning more toward the Asus rig, as there are more video card slots and won't loose the pci-e slots by SLI configured video cards. Also want to add more than 6GB of memory for future releases. I will use my HDD's, video cards, memory and disc drives from my current machine, saving much money too.
Anyway, I know there are quite a few builders and modders that reside within these virtual walls, so your opinions are greatly respected and sought. Thanks in advance.
Matt
I'm seeking advice on a potential build I'll put together if my deployment is put on hold while the current administration figures out what to do with so many warfighters gainfully employed overseas.
I am looking at:
Processor:
1) Intel Core i7 990X Extreme Edition Processor Socket 1366 (currently about $1000.00)
2) Intel Core i7 2600K Boxed Processor 2nd Generation Sandy Bridge CPU (currently about $300.00)
Mobo:
1) ASUS Rampage III Extreme Intel X58 1366 Motherboard
2) EVGA X58 FTW3 Intel i7 X58 1366 Motherboard 132-GT-E768-TR.
There's a huge price difference between the 2600K and the Extreme 990X, but apparently the 2600K is able to be overclocked to higher levels than the 990X stock. I haven't found if the 990X is overclockable, though sifting through Tom's Hardware to find the answer. I am looking for maximum graphics settings for the next few years on FSX and other future releases. Motherboards I am leaning more toward the Asus rig, as there are more video card slots and won't loose the pci-e slots by SLI configured video cards. Also want to add more than 6GB of memory for future releases. I will use my HDD's, video cards, memory and disc drives from my current machine, saving much money too.
Anyway, I know there are quite a few builders and modders that reside within these virtual walls, so your opinions are greatly respected and sought. Thanks in advance.
Matt