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Well, four months in to this project, and I still haven't started...hmph
Anyway, After I made sure I locked down a perfect part list, and told myself I wouldn't change; I changed it all.
Now, after the traditional ud5h, 660ti, etc, I decided that I could find better, possibly more inexpensive parts.
Here is my new list....Input anyone?
Mobo- Msi Z77A G45 Thunderbolt
So, I know I need a modified/flashed BIOS which I get here http://biosrepo.wordpress.com/msi/
And I use DPCIManager...Do I skip straight to step 5? http://biosrepo.wordpress.com/
Or install the new BIOS as a BIOS update? it still confuses me.
CPU- Intel 3770k
No questions
GPU- MSI Radeon HD 7870
Ok ok, calm down! I don't plan to build until Spring Break-ish or whenever 10.8.3 comes out with the rumored 7XXX drivers- whichever comes first. (hopefully I didnt break any TMx86 rules there)
Everything else dosen't matter much, I have already worked it out
But If you must:
Corsair 600w psu
Corsair H60 Cooler
Crucial 128gb SSD
NZXT source 210
Dell S2440l monitor
Remaining Questions:
There aren't many threads about the G45-th, If anyone out there has one, please share your experiences!
I know Bluetooth wont work in BIOS, but will a keyboard with a wireless USB receiver work? The keyboard exactly is the Dell KM713 Compact Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
Thanks everyone who helped me get this far! Any input is greatly appreciated.
Anyway, After I made sure I locked down a perfect part list, and told myself I wouldn't change; I changed it all.
Now, after the traditional ud5h, 660ti, etc, I decided that I could find better, possibly more inexpensive parts.
Here is my new list....Input anyone?
Mobo- Msi Z77A G45 Thunderbolt
So, I know I need a modified/flashed BIOS which I get here http://biosrepo.wordpress.com/msi/
And I use DPCIManager...Do I skip straight to step 5? http://biosrepo.wordpress.com/
Or install the new BIOS as a BIOS update? it still confuses me.
CPU- Intel 3770k
No questions
GPU- MSI Radeon HD 7870
Ok ok, calm down! I don't plan to build until Spring Break-ish or whenever 10.8.3 comes out with the rumored 7XXX drivers- whichever comes first. (hopefully I didnt break any TMx86 rules there)
Everything else dosen't matter much, I have already worked it out
But If you must:
Corsair 600w psu
Corsair H60 Cooler
Crucial 128gb SSD
NZXT source 210
Dell S2440l monitor
Remaining Questions:
There aren't many threads about the G45-th, If anyone out there has one, please share your experiences!
I know Bluetooth wont work in BIOS, but will a keyboard with a wireless USB receiver work? The keyboard exactly is the Dell KM713 Compact Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
Thanks everyone who helped me get this far! Any input is greatly appreciated.