Tom's Guide > Forum > Homebuilt Systems > New System Build > i7 General Computer build - Check

i7 General Computer build - Check

Forum Homebuilt Systems : New System Build - i7 General Computer build - Check

TomsGuide.com: Over 800,000 questions and answers to address all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
IzzyCraft   11-21-2008 at 02:06:28 AM

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
$109.99
SAMSUNG MCBQE32G5MPP-0VA00 2.5" 32GB SATA II Internal Solid state disk (SSD) - OEM
299.00
LG Black Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA Model GGC-H20L - OEM
$149.99
Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
$299.99
ASUS P6T Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$299.99
2x CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Model TR3X6G1333C9
$498.00 ($249.00 each)
BFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024OCE GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready
$409.99
SAMSUNG ToC T220 Rose-Black 22" 2ms GTG Widescreen LCD Monitor
$299.99
$2,573.14 after tax and shipping
~ -$500 for selling my older parts so like 2k for me
----------------
Stuff ill put putting with it but already have from previous purchases
Vista Ultimate x64
Gigabyte 3D Aurora
4x USA Scythe fans 120mm
DVD Rom Drive IDE
CD Rom Drive IDE
2x 250GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS SATA
PC Power & Cooling 610w
D-link PCI wifi card
G9 Mouse usb
G15 Keyboard usb
logitech Z-4 2.1 speakers
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 usb
I also will be hooking it up to a 720p 32" HDTV via hdmi

-Okay so main questions would be will Blue ray play by default or will i have to use a codec of some sort and what would that be.
-I would like to midly O.C. this rig but I'm pretty sure my 610w psu wouldn't be able to handle it with a decent O.C. so what would
-Yes I do want all that ram for encoding and other HDD heavy things which i plan to abuse the little SSD with. Also is that SSD one of the good ones frankly the intel ones for 700 was crazy even for me.
-Also is there any aftermarket coolers out yet for LGA1336

So any suggestions? Sorry for any typos on this...


Message edited by IzzyCraft on 11-21-2008 at 02:35:36 AM
Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
geofelt   11-21-2008 at 02:30:53 AM
- 0 +

You will not be happy with the SSD. MLC units have a controller problem that shows up in long delays in random writes. Anandtech had an article on this. Only the Intel X25-m mlc drive is good because intel did it's own controller. Slc units are ok, but much more expensive.
Either get the intel unit at $600+, or a velociraptor for your fast access data.

Your PC P&C 610 is very good, and will handle everything. Overclocking the cpu does not add much to the power requirements. Only if you got a second vga card for sli would you need to change the psu.

Consider changing to a very good 24" monitor. It is one of the few "future proof" PC purchases we can make today.

Can't help on blu-ray.

Many cooler makers have lga 1366 adapters for their coolers. I know thermalright does, and noctua also. You should have many choices if you want a new cooler. It is my understanding that the i7 generates lots of heat, particularly when overclocked, so it would be good to get a good cooler.

---good luck---

Reply to geofelt
tongun6   12-19-2008 at 06:09:59 PM
- 0 +

I did not see a case for all of these parts to go in. I am building a similar system but with 3 gtx 280 in SLI. Does 3 gpus fit in the Asus mob mentioned above??? i know the gpus are huge and long, what case should i get to make sure i have enough room for the 3 card setup? this is my first pc bulid and any help wold be appreciated.

Message quoted 1 times
Reply to tongun6
geofelt   12-19-2008 at 07:00:29 PM
- 0 +

tongun6 wrote :

I did not see a case for all of these parts to go in. I am building a similar system but with 3 gtx 280 in SLI. Does 3 gpus fit in the Asus mob mentioned above??? i know the gpus are huge and long, what case should i get to make sure i have enough room for the 3 card setup? this is my first pc bulid and any help wold be appreciated.



First, I do not think the P6T supports 3 way sli.
Second, I question the value of more than 2 way sli.

The cards are 10.5" long, about an inch longer than the atx motherboard.
You can use any case that will hold a GTX280.
You may think you need a huge case for good cooling, but I think that a smaller mid size case with good airflow will actually cool better.
Consider how well a large room will be cooled if you have only a small 120mm fan in the door for input, and a similar fan in the window for output.
The Antec 300 is a well ventilated case that is cheap. Look for something with two 120mm front input fans and two 120mm output rear/top fans.

Reply to geofelt
WR2   12-19-2008 at 07:12:00 PM
- 0 +

Im not confident the long GTX 280 will fit in your Gigabyte 3D Aurora (based on eyeballing a picture of case with MB installed. You'll want to research that carefully.

Reply to WR2
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Guide > Forum > Homebuilt Systems > New System Build > i7 General Computer build - Check
Go to:

There are 12 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.205 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Google ads