Just reviving this thread to let you know what I've ordered and ask a question.
I've ordered everything I need except the video card. This is mainly because I want to beat the VAT increase (Jan 1st) and I don't expect any significant price changes for these parts between then and now. So I've ordered:
ASUS Sabertooth mobo
Intel i7 950 3.06GHz overclocked to 4.2GHz by supplier (o/c under warranty)
Prolimatech Megahalems Rev B,Super 6 Heatpipe Tower Cooler
6Gb Corsair DDR3 RAM
128Gb SSD for the OS and Flying software (IL-2, FSX, SoW)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
750W Corsair HX PSU
Coolermaster HAF 912 case and extra 120mm top fan.
It's based around a Scan.co.uk "3XS SLIK i7 X58 950 BlackOps Bundle"....... modified. It will be built, o/clocked and tested by Scan.
I've taken advice from here and elsewhere to double the SSD size and up the Power Supply. I'll plug in my two 7800GTs for now until ATI release the 6970 when I'll be looking at price and performance. I expect it to outperform the 5870 and hopefully (from the 6850 and 6870 prices) will be in the same ballpark as the 5870. If that doesn't meet my hopes I'll go for the 5870. The 480GTX and 580 are outside my budget (which I'm already heading over) and the 480GTX also has a reputation for hot running.
I already have a new DVD drive and a couple of HDDs for other stuff (photos etc).
That's it. Come SoW, "six months" or whatever it's about as far as I can stretch so I've gone now.
It must be worth waiting for...
http://hw-lab.com/some-details-amd-r...es-leaked.html
OK MY QUESTION..
Does anyone have any indication that the 6970 release date is still on track, slipping again or what? Or info on likely price? Long shots I know.