Advice and questions for Core i7 build

[Mac22fire]

Ok, well reason why im posting this is because first time builder for core i7 and would like any advice. Also got a question if my case will keep it cool enough.

comp specs(All off newegg)

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

- Newegg.com - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

- Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

- Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

- Newegg.com - ViewSonic X Series VX2262wm Black 22" 5ms, 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 20000:1(1000:1) Built in Speakers - LCD Monitors

- Newegg.com - ASUS Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A3T BULK - CD / DVD Drives- bought already

- Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - CD / DVD Burners- bought already

- Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory- bought already


still need to figure PSU and Graphics Card if any has any suggestions please post. no specific budget atm.

[j.woody]

a nice graphics card would be a nvidia gtx 285.
Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1281-AR GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

for a psu you will need a well known brand such as corsairs, ocz, antec etc...

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
this is a very good psu^

i would also recommend that you dont use the stock cooler
Newegg.com - Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

and i also like your case very much

edit
i also think you should ditch the sound card since there is no need for it.

[Mac22fire]

alright man thanks for the info. really appreciated.

[ShyguyXPC]

might as well just get 2 DVD burners, the price difference is so little when spending so much, might as well grab 2.

(I prefer two different brand/models, just in case some games software doesn't cope well with one drive, might work on 2nd, referring to the games copy protection software they have on the discs these days, have ran into this problem before, with a Samsung drive not reading it right, and the LG drive picked it up fine.)

also the Corsair 750TX Model PSU is also good enough too, (the one I'm using for my build as well, buying the video card to finish my parts list tomorrow) Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

on the video card, GTX 275, Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1173-AR GeForce GTX 275 FTW Edition 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards faster clocked than the 285, for $50 cheaper, also only difference is the 448-bit Memory Bus vs the 285's 512.


between ditching the sound card, grabbing the 750TX and the GTX 275, you almost save enough to grab a 2nd 275 if you wanted to.

[Mac22fire]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShyguyXPC

might as well just get 2 DVD burners, the price difference is so little when spending so much, might as well grab 2.

(I prefer two different brand/models, just in case some games software doesn't cope well with one drive, might work on 2nd, referring to the games copy protection software they have on the discs these days, have ran into this problem before, with a Samsung drive not reading it right, and the LG drive picked it up fine.)

also the Corsair 750TX Model PSU is also good enough too, (the one I'm using for my build as well, buying the video card to finish my parts list tomorrow) Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

on the video card, GTX 275, Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1173-AR GeForce GTX 275 FTW Edition 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards faster clocked than the 285, for $50 cheaper, also only difference is the 448-bit Memory Bus vs the 285's 512.


between ditching the sound card, grabbing the 750TX and the GTX 275, you almost save enough to grab a 2nd 275 if you wanted to.

ill prolly stick to higher Watt power supplies just in case never know about i7 builds.. 275 does look good but, ill have to look more into it. probably a really good idea about the drive thing.

[ShyguyXPC]

thats what I was saying, the 750TX is what I'm using. later this week I'll be prepping to swap my current Quad's systems parts out and install my Core i7 parts, using the 750TX it'll handle it with room to spare.

I have the i7 920, 3GB DDR3-1333 Crucial Value kit (3x 1GB), MSI X58 Platinum, and just bought a Radeon 4870 1GB last night for cheap on Newegg, to run with my spare 4830 512MB I have here in crossfire. will also be using my HT Omega 7.1 Striker sound card in there, running at least 4 hard drives & 2 Optical drives, and possibly one or two other devices (TV tuner card, etc), maybe a 2nd 3GB kit.

the 750 is running a single 60amp +12v rail (10 less than the 850), more than enough for a single GTX 295, or Radeon 4870x2, or 2 4890's or 275's. unless your planning on running 3 high end cards in Crossfire or SLI, the 750TX will handle it. even throwing in a cheaper lower end card like a 9500GT in the 3rd slot for dedicated PhysX processing in a SLI setup, the PSU will handle it.

video cards and overclocking aside, an i7 system will run on a quality 400-500W PSU alone, easily.


but in the end its your choice, just pointing out that the 750 for less will handle it with room to spare.

[Mac22fire]

your point sounds good. since your a experienced person with the PSU, will be helpful with the decision. Thanks

[ShyguyXPC]

no problem.

my old 700W OCZ GameXStream was also powerful enough too, but since it only had 2x 6 Pin PCI-E connectors, and I wanted one with at least 2 of those plus 2x 6+2 or 8 Pin PCIE connectors (750TX has 4x 6+2 pins), I went with the 750TX for my new unit, in case I ran a couple of cards that required 2x 6 pins each (like my current temp card, the regular 9800GTX) or 1x 6 pin & 1x 8 pin, I could throw in 2 cards be it SLI or Crossfire.

[pullmyfoot]

I second the 750W PSU being able to handle your system. I build loads of computers, and from experience I can tell you that even a 500W PSU will be able to keep your system happy.

[cksboy15]

Your case will keep you computer nice and cool. I like the idea of the foldout motherboard tray, its perfect for people that are in their computer a lot.