New Computer Build

**ltkenbo** · May 27th, 2010, 11:01 PM

I'm planning on trying to build a new computer this summer. Will probably buy a piece or two at a time as I can afford it. Anyways, what do you think of this setup:

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/P...umber=11751211

Computer will be used for some casual gaming as well as watching movies and working on engineering projects.

**Atomic Rooster** · May 27th, 2010, 11:39 PM

Looks pretty good.

My only suggestion would be getting a different video card such as a HIS Radeon HD 5770 1GB. It will give you much better performance than a 9800 GTX+ and it supports DX11.

**cksboy15** · May 28th, 2010, 12:23 AM

I think you need a power supply.

**bigBonehead** · May 28th, 2010, 08:44 PM

Are the engineering projects done in Cad/Cam?

If so, a workstation card may be a better choice... Newegg.com - ATI 100-505533 FireMV 2260 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Low Profile Workstation Video Card

Also, are you planing on overclocking? As far as I can tell, the board chosen doesn't support the RAM unless OC'd

**ShyguyXPC** · May 29th, 2010, 02:07 AM

Um, just as a note, The FireMV series cards, though supporting some basic 3D features/tech, like OpenGL 2.0 etc, are NOT really designed/intended for 3D intensive apps or CAD/CAM purposes, their more intended for Multi media/video and Multi Display setups.

if your Looking at ATI 3D CAD/CAM products, The FireGL series is what they should be looking at.

**bigBonehead** · May 29th, 2010, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the heads up SG... typing too fast is my excuse, and I'm stickin with it

**ltkenbo** · June 16th, 2010, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by bigBonehead

Also, are you planing on overclocking? As far as I can tell, the board chosen doesn't support the RAM unless OC'd

Anyone care to comment on bigBonehead's comment, is it true that this ram must be overclocked? Also what do you think of the motherboard. You may suggest alternatives for my components but I'd like to start building this computer soon cause I need one real bad.

**ltkenbo** · June 21st, 2010, 04:05 AM

K I've updated my build to this:

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/M...px?ID=19391988

Please let me know what you think ASAP, I wanna start ordering some of this stuff. Still need advice on RAM though.

**ShyguyXPC** · June 24th, 2010, 12:19 AM

Wish list isn't working, I don't think its set for public.

just open up to tabs in your browser, one here, one newegg, on newegg go to your wishlist, then right click on each items link/description, and copy the link, and then paste into your post here, do that for each item, and then we can easily see the list of items better.

Neweggs, Wish list feature has gotten worse and worse in functionality and reliability and ease of use over the years, and is almost utterly useless these days really, only reliable for sending a copy via email, and even then occasionally screws up.

I only use it on their site for personal records or reminders of things I eventually need or need to buy for others, like people I build/upgrade for, etc.

**ltkenbo** · June 25th, 2010, 05:16 AM

Ok here it is:

Newegg.com - RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEB 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case

Newegg.com - ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard

Newegg.com - HIS H577FM1GD Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Model BX80601930

Newegg.com - Western Digital AV-GP WD10EVDS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal AV Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Newegg.com - ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 8X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Combo Drive - Bulk Model SH-B083L/BSBP LightScribe Support - Blu-Ray Drives

**ShyguyXPC** · June 25th, 2010, 06:36 AM

Missing a Power Supply for that list.

as to suggestion for RAM, I presume you won't be doing any overclocking, if so this should be fine for your needs.

Newegg.com - GeIL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10660) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model GV36GB1333C9TC

if you think 6GB will be too much, then 4GB should be fine.

Newegg.com - GeIL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10660) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model GV34GB1333C9DC

I listed 6GB since depending on what your working for engineering and related software, you might need the extra RAM for projects.

but 4GB should be good for starters.

just remember you'll need 64-bit version of Windows to use all that memory. Windows 7 64-bit is fine.

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - Operating Systems

as to a Power Supply, if your not going to be adding a 2nd Video card for crossfire, this one should be more than enough for your entire rig

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

**ltkenbo** · June 25th, 2010, 04:14 PM

Alright sweet yeah, 6 GB will probably be the best anyways. Yeah I knew I didn't have a power supply but wasn't sure how big of one I would need. Thanks for the advice!