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Dx58so i7 920 first time build

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Intel dx58so
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Xeon X5650
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R9 280x
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Hi everybody, how are you doing?
first of all I'd like to say that this site is absolutely amazing.
now for the reason I'm starting this thread.
my friend is building himself A new PC is giving me his old yet powerful parts so I could build a hackingtosh.
motherboard: Intel DX58SO
CPU: Intel core i7 920
RAM: 10 gigs
Power supply: corsair CMPSU-700GEU
The problem is I don't know what graphics card is compatible with these parts, or what case and cooling system is recommended (taking consideration I want to install Mavericks on it as well as 2 SSD's in raid zero)
thanks in advance for any devices :thumbup:
 
Any standard ATX case will work - find one you like the looks of and that will fit your budget.
If your friend in giving you board and CPU, is the stock cooler attached or did he/she use a 3rd party cooler and is keeping it? If so, a Noctua NH-U12S will work just fine.

For gfx card, any card in the recommended parts list in the Buyer's Guide will work.
 
Thank you so much for the fast reply.
from what I understand he left it stock, so I will probably purchase your recommended cooler.
about the graphics card, i'm really happy to know that you can buy any card from the list:)
 
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