Hello everyone!
Re thread.... http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/252762-31-critic-system-build
THX for all the help with my first build (Shadowduck, AEVM) . I took my time, read a lot, listened to some good advice.....and it came together very well! Everything is up and running very well
No more commercial computer builds for me!
Fresh off my newbie success, I now want to build a system for myself. The above system was for one of my rugrats I cannot have one of my rugrats having a lot nicer system than me
I am thinking of a very similiar build to the rugrat's with a few choice upgrades.
Well here it is (Newegg.com item #)......
MOBO
ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:Rampage Formula
Item #:N82E16813131284
OR
ASUS P5E Deluxe LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #5E Deluxe
Item #:N82E16813131317
-both are X48 chipsets. With my first build I went with the P5E Deluxe. I heard here the Rampage MOBO
has a few extra "fluff" on it. I am having a hard time seeing what the extra "fluff" is. I cannot even find the
Rampage on ASUS's web site. It appears the Rampage has only 2 PCI Express x1 slot compared to the P5E Deluxe's 3. The Rampage also does not list a Marvell 88E8056 LAN chipset. Any comments on the differences of the two boards would be appreciated.
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
Model #:BX80570E8400
Item #:N82E16819115037
OR
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9450-Ret.
Model #:BX80569Q9450
Item #:N82E16819115042
-Leaning toward the Dual Core like my first build, since at this point it will be faster. The rig will be used mainly for gaming. I do not do a lot of multitasking. Again imput here or new choices would be appreciated.
GPU
SAPPHIRE 100251SR Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:100251SR
Item #:N82E16814102768
MEMORY
CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX - Retail
Model #:TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX
Item #:N82E16820145194
-I love Corsair. I am also taking prior advice to stay DDR2 800 compared with DDR2 1033.
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 Power Supply - Retail
Model #:CMPSU-1000HX
Item #:N82E16817139007
-I went with an Antec TPQ-850 on the first build. I was impressed with the PSU. I went with it due to a great rebate at the time. Going with the 4870x2, I am thinking I need more headroom on the amount of power.
I did not see a good Antec choice in the 1000W range. I have heard good things here on Corsairs PSU's.
Modular cables is also a "must" for me.
-I want to have some headroom.....not sure but I might add a second 4870x2 at a near future date.
At this point, I am thinking two 4780x2 would be way overkill.
HARD DRIVE
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:ST3500320AS
Item #:N82E16822148288
-Not planning on any RAID set up at this point.
SOUND CARD
Creative 70SB046A00000 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series - Retail
-I want a dedicated audo card on my rig compared to the SupremeFX II Audio Card that comes with the MOBO.
-I am a unsure if I should get a PCI or PCI Express Audio card?
CD/DVD
2 of the following:
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S - Retail
Model #:LH-20A1S
Item #:N82E16827106057
CPU COOLER
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #:HDT-S1283
Item #:N82E16835233003
XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - Retail
Model #:ACK-I7751
Item #:N82E16835233019
FAN CONTROLLER
AeroCool Modern - V Controller - Retail
Model #:Modern - V
Item #:N82E16811999188
CASE
COOLER MASTER cosmos S RC-1100-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #:RC-1100-KKN1-GP
Item #:N82E16811119150
OR
LIAN LI PC-V2110B Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #C-V2110B
Item #:N82E16811112172
OR
LIAN LI PC-X2000
-Looks quite awesome.
-I am not, however, seeing it in stock yet on the net Anyone see it in stock somewhere?
-The Cosmos S case turned out nice. I swapped a out the stock fans for the Xigmatek fans.
The case now has 6 x 120 mm fans and a side 240 mm fan. I think the cooling is great. Downside, there were
a few plastic components on the case that I was not impressed with. The Lian Li cases seem like they
are a "higher end" build. I heard that some sites recommended adding another 120 mm front fan to the
LIAN LI PC-V2110B for better cooling.
CASE FANS
-The plan was to swap out stock fans of the above cases for:
XIGMATEK XSF-F1251 120mm Case Fan - Retail
Model #:XSF-F1251
Item #:N82E16835233009
OS
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3 English for System Builders 1 Pack CD - OEM
Model #:N09-02215
Item #:N82E16832116511
-With my first build I stuck with XP. My wife has Vista on her Laptop and I like XP over the Vista.
I know I am gonna loose the memory recognition with XP vs Vista (the first computer build above, the computer only recognized 3.25 GB of the 4 GB memory). Memory is, however, cheap! Dx10 also requires Vista. Am I loosing out on anything else with my XP OS choice?
Any imput on my above choices would be greatly appreciated!
G'Day
Re thread.... http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/252762-31-critic-system-build
THX for all the help with my first build (Shadowduck, AEVM) . I took my time, read a lot, listened to some good advice.....and it came together very well! Everything is up and running very well
No more commercial computer builds for me!
Fresh off my newbie success, I now want to build a system for myself. The above system was for one of my rugrats I cannot have one of my rugrats having a lot nicer system than me
I am thinking of a very similiar build to the rugrat's with a few choice upgrades.
Well here it is (Newegg.com item #)......
MOBO
ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:Rampage Formula
Item #:N82E16813131284
OR
ASUS P5E Deluxe LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #5E Deluxe
Item #:N82E16813131317
-both are X48 chipsets. With my first build I went with the P5E Deluxe. I heard here the Rampage MOBO
has a few extra "fluff" on it. I am having a hard time seeing what the extra "fluff" is. I cannot even find the
Rampage on ASUS's web site. It appears the Rampage has only 2 PCI Express x1 slot compared to the P5E Deluxe's 3. The Rampage also does not list a Marvell 88E8056 LAN chipset. Any comments on the differences of the two boards would be appreciated.
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
Model #:BX80570E8400
Item #:N82E16819115037
OR
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9450-Ret.
Model #:BX80569Q9450
Item #:N82E16819115042
-Leaning toward the Dual Core like my first build, since at this point it will be faster. The rig will be used mainly for gaming. I do not do a lot of multitasking. Again imput here or new choices would be appreciated.
GPU
SAPPHIRE 100251SR Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:100251SR
Item #:N82E16814102768
MEMORY
CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX - Retail
Model #:TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX
Item #:N82E16820145194
-I love Corsair. I am also taking prior advice to stay DDR2 800 compared with DDR2 1033.
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 Power Supply - Retail
Model #:CMPSU-1000HX
Item #:N82E16817139007
-I went with an Antec TPQ-850 on the first build. I was impressed with the PSU. I went with it due to a great rebate at the time. Going with the 4870x2, I am thinking I need more headroom on the amount of power.
I did not see a good Antec choice in the 1000W range. I have heard good things here on Corsairs PSU's.
Modular cables is also a "must" for me.
-I want to have some headroom.....not sure but I might add a second 4870x2 at a near future date.
At this point, I am thinking two 4780x2 would be way overkill.
HARD DRIVE
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:ST3500320AS
Item #:N82E16822148288
-Not planning on any RAID set up at this point.
SOUND CARD
Creative 70SB046A00000 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series - Retail
-I want a dedicated audo card on my rig compared to the SupremeFX II Audio Card that comes with the MOBO.
-I am a unsure if I should get a PCI or PCI Express Audio card?
CD/DVD
2 of the following:
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S - Retail
Model #:LH-20A1S
Item #:N82E16827106057
CPU COOLER
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #:HDT-S1283
Item #:N82E16835233003
XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - Retail
Model #:ACK-I7751
Item #:N82E16835233019
FAN CONTROLLER
AeroCool Modern - V Controller - Retail
Model #:Modern - V
Item #:N82E16811999188
CASE
COOLER MASTER cosmos S RC-1100-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #:RC-1100-KKN1-GP
Item #:N82E16811119150
OR
LIAN LI PC-V2110B Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #C-V2110B
Item #:N82E16811112172
OR
LIAN LI PC-X2000
-Looks quite awesome.
-I am not, however, seeing it in stock yet on the net Anyone see it in stock somewhere?
-The Cosmos S case turned out nice. I swapped a out the stock fans for the Xigmatek fans.
The case now has 6 x 120 mm fans and a side 240 mm fan. I think the cooling is great. Downside, there were
a few plastic components on the case that I was not impressed with. The Lian Li cases seem like they
are a "higher end" build. I heard that some sites recommended adding another 120 mm front fan to the
LIAN LI PC-V2110B for better cooling.
CASE FANS
-The plan was to swap out stock fans of the above cases for:
XIGMATEK XSF-F1251 120mm Case Fan - Retail
Model #:XSF-F1251
Item #:N82E16835233009
OS
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3 English for System Builders 1 Pack CD - OEM
Model #:N09-02215
Item #:N82E16832116511
-With my first build I stuck with XP. My wife has Vista on her Laptop and I like XP over the Vista.
I know I am gonna loose the memory recognition with XP vs Vista (the first computer build above, the computer only recognized 3.25 GB of the 4 GB memory). Memory is, however, cheap! Dx10 also requires Vista. Am I loosing out on anything else with my XP OS choice?
Any imput on my above choices would be greatly appreciated!
G'Day