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Title: Need feedback on system
Post by: Russian on January 16, 2009, 06:43:42 PM

I'm thinking of building this thing....anyone know any issues / problems with this hardware combination?

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    LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM
    Item #: N82E16827136152
    Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy


 

    $24.99

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    COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
    Item #: N82E16811119137
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant

 

    $89.99
    $79.99

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    Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
    Item #: N82E16822136284
    Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant

 

    $129.99
    $119.99

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    BFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024OC2E GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
    Item #: N82E16814143144
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$100.00 Instant
    $30.00 Mail-in Rebate
 

    $449.99
    $349.99

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    CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
    Item #: N82E16817139005
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$60.00 Instant
    $30.00 Mail-in Rebate
 

    $159.99
    $99.99

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    G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ - Retail
    Item #: N82E16820231223
    Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

-$30.00 Instant

 

    $174.99
    $144.99

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    GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
    Item #: N82E16813128375
    Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant
    $15.00 Mail-in Rebate
 

    $209.99
    $199.99

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    Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
    Item #: N82E16819115202
    Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy


 

    $294.99

1   Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm "Core Contact Freezer" CPU Cooler - Retail
    Item #: N82E16835207004
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


    $10.00 Mail-in Rebate
 

    $39.99

Subtotal: $1,354.91

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: trax1 on January 16, 2009, 08:32:56 PM

Actually found that case you want for a lot cheaper, $56.62 here http://www.provantage.com/cooler-master-rc-690 kkn1-gp~7COOL023.htm (http://www.provantage.com/cooler-master-rc-690 kkn1-gp~7COOL023.htm), not sure if the place your getting yours from came with a power source and thats why it's costing more.

I'm in the middle of building a computer myself, I'm doing it piece by piece do to lack of money to do it all at once, just bought the case, got it from http://www.xoxide.com/cases.html (http://www.xoxide.com/cases.html), they have alot of good cases, here's the one I got, http://www.xoxide.com/aspire-x-cruiser-case-silver.html (http://www.xoxide.com/aspire-x-cruiser-case-silver.html)

Edit: not sure if that $39.99 for your CPU cooler is the price before, or after the $10.00 rebate, but if it's after then they have it on Xoxide for $34.99.

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: TilDeath on January 17, 2009, 08:06:03 AM

Your choice of hard disk is good, but this one is a little smaller, costs less and benchmarks faster then your choice and benches just under the WD Raptor's here is my selection; Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Memory wise, I prefer OCZ.  My selection is a little more then yours but is also 1600 opposed to the 1333 and faster timings at 7-7-7-24.  With the hard drive I choose, the monies saved for the faster drive will enable you to get the faster memory while still saving money. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381&Tpk=OCZ3P1600LV6GK (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381&Tpk=OCZ3P1600LV6GK) improving overall system performance and stability while OCing

Good choice on the processor and not getting the higher end CPU's.  The 260 will go to 3.8 on air with a good Heatsink and Fan for a 24/7 oc with the above mentioned memory, anything higher and your looking at possible heat issues for a 24/7 (when under stress) without alternative cooling.

I would look into the OCZ Vendetta 2 with the i7 adaptor for your heatsink and fan.  Your choice is in last place for cooling Source: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=266&Itemid=62&limit=1&limitstart=10 read this page and the following four using the NEXT link at the bottom.

Mixed reviews about this MB, I have never had personal experience or know anyone who has so I can not comment on it.  Personally I don't like the 4 slots for memory over the 6 on almost every other X58 board.  In addition you could never go Tri SLI since there are only 2 slots.  This is the entry level X58 board being the least priced board of all the manufactures.  You have a good build on the way and another 50.00 to 100.00 into the MB would go a long way in this level of build.  The MB is the (IMHO) second most important component of any system following the PSU.  For future upgrades this would make sense too.  Most don't mind adding memory, a second or third video card, swapping out CPU's or PSU's, but a MB is kinda like a complete rebuild.  Your system is only as fast as your slowest component.

Finally, I would suggest at least an 800watt PSU

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: eagl on January 17, 2009, 10:40:52 AM

You might be able to get the new GTX 285 for not much more than the GTX 280.  Shop around.  It's faster and runs cooler.

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: drdeathx on January 17, 2009, 11:06:50 AM

Quote from: eagl on January 17, 2009, 10:40:52 AM

You might be able to get the new GTX 285 for not much more than the GTX 280.  Shop around.  It's faster and runs cooler.

Thats a nice price on GTX280 and they don't run hot.. I own one. Runs low 50's gaming.

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: Russian on January 18, 2009, 01:26:29 PM

Thanks for suggestions.  I removed heatsink/fan due to incompatibility.  I kept everything else. 

I didn't want to get SLI card so 280 was a good choice; especially due to its top of the line performance / cost. Motherboard had the highest rating on newegg. Case, although it cost more, it was going to be shipped together from the same vendor.  Ram, I got due to motherboard / cpu to get them running on same base line; I don't like underclocking. Once I place this thing together, I will post benchmarks.   

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: drdeathx on January 18, 2009, 03:58:03 PM

I prefer EVGA for Nvidea cards. They have always been rated highest for product and support. $324 after rebate.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130365

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: Masherbrum on January 18, 2009, 05:42:58 PM

$304 after rebate.   

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: Russian on January 18, 2009, 08:36:48 PM

I have good experience with BFG; especially when they replaced my 2 years old video card with a new one and upgraded it one version up.

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: drdeathx on January 19, 2009, 01:06:42 AM

Quote from: Masherbrum on January 18, 2009, 05:42:58 PM

$304 after rebate.   

Thanx Karaya. What would I do without you. Just like playin in aces high! Following me around!

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: BaldEagl on January 19, 2009, 10:30:11 AM

I don't see anything major however, I'd get a smaller boot drive and put that 1 Tb unit in as a back-up/storage drive.  I hate partitioning (but I'd probably partition that 1 Tb drive into two 500 gb patitions) and 250 Gb is about as big as I'd want to go with a boot drive if you don't want defragging to take all day but that's just my opinion.

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: TilDeath on January 19, 2009, 12:18:09 PM

Quote from: Russian on January 18, 2009, 01:26:29 PM

Thanks for suggestions.  I removed heatsink/fan due to incompatibility.  I kept everything else. 

I didn't want to get SLI card so 280 was a good choice; especially due to its top of the line performance / cost. Motherboard had the highest rating on newegg. Case, although it cost more, it was going to be shipped together from the same vendor.  Ram, I got due to motherboard / cpu to get them running on same base line; I don't like underclocking. Once I place this thing together, I will post benchmarks.   

This is an i7 build it no longer matters the CPU and memory using the same"FSB' which has been replaced by the QPI.  You set the memory speed in the bios and forget it, all changes after that are done via the QPI.  So the components I stated would give you over all system improvements in speed without over or under clocking

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: Masherbrum on January 19, 2009, 03:31:02 PM

Quote from: drdeathx on January 19, 2009, 01:06:42 AM

Thanx Karaya. What would I do without you. Just like playin in aces high! Following me around!

Sorry.   You're the one constantly misinforming people like you're Krusty's twin.   

Title: Re: Need feedback on system
Post by: Russian on January 22, 2009, 07:55:09 PM

My system is up and ready. Here is my basic 3dMarks06 score.

17078 3DMarks
SM 2.0 Score 6735
SM 3.0 Score 7606
CPU Score 5385

If Aces High had a time demo, I would have run it.