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AVADirect Releases Core i7 SLI/Crossfire Systems

The wait is over people.  AVADirect has posted several new systems with Core i7 technology for consumer purchases.  We have seen the performance of these systems and it is amazing to see these systems plow through any game given to them.  With support for both SLI and Crossfire technology, no longer are enthusiasts bound to a single multi-GPU technology.  People are now free to choose their video card without being restrained to a single technology or too shoddy chipsets.

Current, we have released several new system configurations with more to follow.

 

GAMING PC, Uberous X58 SLI / CrossfireX Gaming System

 

We have added Core i7 technology to our pre-built line of gaming systems.  Our techs have meticulously reviewed this configuration to choose the best components for performance, stability, and value.  Thus this configuration is for the less-tech savvy of our customers who want to choose a system that has already been pre-configured with the components AVADirect feels is the best for this platform.

 

Configure this system here.

 

 

CUSTOM GAMING PC, Core™ i7 SLI / CrossfireX DDR3 Gaming System

 

Our Core i7 SLI / Crossfire Gaming System has been designed from the ground up to be the most powerful and customizable next-generation system available. With selections of all Core i7 processors, all available motherboards, multitudes of memory and video card choices, you can completely customize your system to match the performance levels you are looking for.  This is our completely customizable gaming system.  Create at your risk due to some intense hardware.

 

Configure the system here.

 

 

CUSTOM COMPUTER, Core™ i7 SLI DDR3 Performance Series System

 

This is our home and office desktop equivalent system for Core i7 systems.  For users who need the most power behind ripping CDs, encoding and rendering music files, heavy application use now have a platform that is fast enough to handle all that.  While not geared to the heavy gaming, this system is capable using NVidia video cards in SLI for the heavy graphics user.

 

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CUSTOM COMPUTER, Core™ i7 CrossFire™ DDR3 Performance Series System

 

This is our home and office desktop equivalent system for Core i7 systems.  For users who need the most power behind ripping CDs, encoding and rendering music files, heavy application use now have a platform that is fast enough to handle all that.  While not geared to the heavy gaming, this system is capable using ATI video cards in CrossFireX for the heavy graphics user.

 

Configure the system here.

 
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What's the verdict on overclocking with the i7 platform? Can you give a general idea of what speed we can expect if we pick the overclock option with a system using the 920? I'm trying to decide between that or Q9550 system.
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I'm also curious how high you guys can go. I've been reading of people getting 4ghz easy with a i940, that's the processor i want.

If i have a Noctua with a push pull configuration, do you think 4ghz is attainable, with their included thermal paste btw
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People have hit 4ghz with the 920,but you'd need one crazy watercooling setup to handle the heat.From what I've been reading,overclocking the i7's is very easy,the only real limitation is the heat factor.I'd be happy with something in the 3.4 range on a 920,since the stable average on a Q9550 is in the 3.4 - 3.6 range.
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Some guy on the EVGA forum has the TRUE copper lapped, with 2 Noctua fans for push pull. That's like straight water cooling temps right there!!! 140 dollars worth of a heatsink
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Yeah, we have seen that TRUE copper.  However, you would be hard pressed to find it as it sells for so high of a price.  In case you did not know, I believe ThermalRight only made 2000 of them.  So sourcing them made be somewhat of a challenge.
 
As far as OC goes, we can get the Core i7 965 up to 4 GHz, but nothing past.  The CPU we have been testing was an engineering test sample, so we might be able to get higher with retail.  We should have some retail chips in this week, so maybe we can go higher.
 
People have been also able to push the 920 and 940 up to the 4 GHz range as well due to the fact that all three are binned from the same silicon.  But the lowered unCore and memory multipliers and other limitations make it harder to do so.  However, I still do not have all the information on those due to lack of general information.  Will post a few new threads all about core i7 and how it works and motherboards as well when information is available (sometime in next 2 weeks)
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Alright thanks, looking forward to it
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http://www.cpu3d.com/media/image/g/9887/i/17989/cpuz_oc.gif

if they can get 4ghz without really upping the voltages on a i920, and i'm going to get the easiest overclock friendly board, 1600mhz of memory, only fill up 3 slots, have a well ventilated case, and have one of the best coolers on the market. Would it be easy for you guys to get around this frequency with a i940? Assuming the i940 is higher binned 
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Originally posted by themandalorian

http://www.cpu3d.com/media/image/g/9887/i/17989/cpuz_oc.gif

if they can get 4ghz without really upping the voltages on a i920, and i'm going to get the easiest overclock friendly board, 1600mhz of memory, only fill up 3 slots, have a well ventilated case, and have one of the best coolers on the market. Would it be easy for you guys to get around this frequency with a i940? Assuming the i940 is higher binned 

 
We do 10% - 20% on quad-core processors for a reason.  That reason is stability and long-life.  At those frequnecies (which are around 40% overclocks), that lifespan of that processor is greatly reduced.  Until we know for certain that the core i7 can run at those speeds safetly and easily, we cannot guarantee 20%+ overclocks.
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K, should i overclock myself then, i've read it's pretty easy to get around a 20% overclock, just a few clicks
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http://e.imagehost.org/0018/12g.jpg well holy crap, those must be extremely high binned processors running at that frequency and voltage, makes me want one. I couldddd afford it since i'm not getting 12gb of ram too
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I'd like to see a comparison of the X58 boards based on AVA's experience with them.So far,it seems the main vendors,Asus and Gigabyte,are pretty even in the reviews.Haven't seen any real hands on reviews Evga's  board  yet. 
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So far, the only boards that have rolled through here are the Intel and Asus boards.  We have a Gigabyte that is currently in building so far.
 
Intel is the best board for more general users who are not using it for gaming or workstation use.
 
Asus is best for the serious gamer and overclocker.  They also have high reliability rates.
 
So far, we have not seen a Gigabyte bios.  However, rumors and reviews state that the OC options between this and ASUS are similar.  However, reliability has been less than stellar on previous boards, so we shall see how these work.
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Right now I'm going for Gigabyte or EVGA, i think EVGA for now
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Here's the first comparison review of four of the available X58 boards I've seen.
http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3471
Asus comes in first,with the Gigabyte board a very close second.Surprised that EVGA's finished last.
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The results seem so minimal, i don't think it matters much EVGA came in 1 fps or a half a frame behind.

I'd buy Gigabyte over Asus. So right now I'm going for Gigabyte or EVGA, if AVA can get my CPU faster with EVGA I'll go with them. And also i'm thinking of buying EVGA videocards :)

any news on the EVGA X58 with the n2000? 
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From what I've read,the NF200 boards won't be out until some time next month.Not sure I'd want a board with a chip designed by Nvidia anyway,they make great video cards,but their record with anything concerning motherboards leaves a lot to be desired. 
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It's simply just a chip on it to give it more bandwith. Buttt if I'm going for 2 GTX 295's i won't need it, and if i got 2 4870 X2's would actually hinder performance
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More and more info coming out about the Core i7/X58 technology and their products.  I hope to have a few articles out by the end of the week describing all the different tech in detail and condensing all this information into a few easy to read threads.
 
So far, this is what I have been thinking about as far as articles.
 
1.  Core i7 arch in detail and describing differences between all processors.
2.  Which memory to choose (speed and amount) based on what you do with your system.
3.  X58 boards in detail, which is best for what, and what to look for.
 
Let me know if there is anything else I should write about for you guys.
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I guess just what's easy for you to guys to overclock. Also some info on Gigabytes giant NB cooler, what it blocks

anddddd some general MB info about Cmos, overclock profiles, bios updates and whatnot, thanks
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