New Gaming PC Build

[Mackles200]

Hello all, i know these new computer threads are endless, but i appreciate the help. I'm looking to build a new computer for Christmas, and i really don't have a price limit on the parts that I'm going to be buying.

I'm looking to be able to play on max settings on plenty of games. I also do video editing, as well as some after effects / photoshop / cinema 4d work.

Please help me out. I've had a few friends compile this build for me. Please don't hold back from telling me what i should get or should not get, thanks!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202 i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004 heatsink+fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128362&Tpk=ud5 ud5 mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284 1tb western digital hdd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173 samsung dvdburner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 corsair 750w 80+ xfire/sli ready psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145220 corsair 6gb (3x2gb)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130398 evga gtx 260 core 216 896MB

(I am still undecided about a case)

 

[rammar16]

well lets say your friends must know what their doing...

as far gaming goes that rig will run anything (as long as the monitor isn't 30inches), the quad cor will tear through video editing and photoshop so no worries

i do have a few suggestions nothing major but somethings you might like to look at....

first for cases i would recommend the antec 900(i have this one) or 1200, Coolermaster case, silverstone, or lian-li case those are all great case makers

i would say you might want to look at a 4870 1GB model the 2 graphics cards are neck and neck it will come down to your monitors resolution. the high resolutions should run better on the 4870 say 1920*1200 or anything close to that. the 1600*1200 will like the nvidia card. (although it will really depend on the game)

the one thing i would change in the rig is the heatsink.. i would go with an xigmatek hdt(looks identical to the sunbeam) or a zalman 9700LED. what you want to check is if it compatible for LGA socket 1366 that is key! otherwise it would work. i am not positive if the 2 i listed are compatible but if they are they are great coolers. just check so reviews on newegg to see what coolers those guys are using.

hope this helps

 

[Mackles200]

Thanks for all the help!

My monitor is a 22" Samsung Syncmaster 226cw, and i always use its native res, which is 1680x1050, and i don't plan on changing monitors anytime soon. Do you think that res would be better for the nvidia cards?

 

[Proximon]

While the Sunbeam is the best LGA 775 air cooler made, it would at least need an adapter kit for i7. You should visit Frostytech and see what they are recommending. I know Frozencpu had some decent i7 coolers in stock.

The 750TX is a fine PSU, but it will NOT run two core 216s in SLI. They are power hogs. Corsair recommends the 1000HX, but you can probably spend less elsewhere if you want.

See my sig for more advice and a list of parts.

 

[Akebono 98]

For LGA 1366 heatsinks, try: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 or Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme 1366RT, with corresponding LGA 1366 backplate.

For PSU, you'll need minimum 850W to SLI the Core 216 video card in the future. To build in that upgrade path, make sure your PSU has FOUR 6 pin PCIe power connectors, as each Core 216 requires two 6 pin connectors.

If you're going all out, then consider a 2 HDD setup: 300GB Velociraptor combined with a 1.5 TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 (or 1 TB Samsung Spinpoint F1)

For cases, I like Coolermaster 932 HAF for full tower, and CM-690 for mid-tower.

Looks like Santa's going to be good to you this Christmas...

 

[godfatherscar]

well lets say your friends must know what their doing...

as far gaming goes that rig will run anything (as long as the monitor isn't 30inches), the quad cor will tear through video editing and photoshop so no worries

i do have a few suggestions nothing major but somethings you might like to look at....

first for cases i would recommend the antec 900(i have this one) or 1200, Coolermaster case, silverstone, or lian-li case those are all great case makers

i would say you might want to look at a 4870 1GB model the 2 graphics cards are neck and neck it will come down to your monitors resolution. the high resolutions should run better on the 4870 say 1920*1200 or anything close to that. the 1600*1200 will like the nvidia card. (although it will really depend on the game)

the one thing i would change in the rig is the heatsink.. i would go with an xigmatek hdt(looks identical to the sunbeam) or a zalman 9700LED. what you want to check is if it compatible for LGA socket 1366 that is key! otherwise it would work. i am not positive if the 2 i listed are compatible but if they are they are great coolers. just check so reviews on newegg to see what coolers those guys are using.

hope this helps

for the most part i agree.....i also have an antec 900, great case, but i'd suggest, seeing as money isn't an issue for you, go with the gtx 280 instead, it is a little more powerful than the 4870 but a lot more expensive, but if you want to save money, go for the 4870

 

[Mackles200]

I've made some updates and changes, and this is what i have so far.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202 i7 920

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24727 heatsink+fan

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128362&Tpk=ud5 ud5 mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284 1tb western digital hdd

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173 samsung dvdburner

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 corsair 750w 80+ xfire/sli ready psu

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231225 G.Skill 6gb(3x2gb) DDR3 1600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150330 XFX GTX260 Core 216 896mb Black Edition

I am still looking for a better PSU and i am still undecided about the case.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Corsair has a new 850W PSU you might want to check out:

CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009&Tpk=850tx $159.99 - $20 MIR

+1 to the Antec 900 case.

 

[Proximon]

And +1 for the Corsair 850TX.

 

[Akebono 98]

+1

The way I see it, for your rig and your stated needs, cooling should be your main concern. You don't say anything about audio, so I would assume that you don't need an ultra quiet setup (in that case, go with the Coolermaster Cosmos/Cosmos S).

The best way to go is:

Full tower: Antec 1200 or Coolermaster 932 HAF

Mid tower: Antec 900 or Coolermaster CM-690

I myself prefer the look of Coolermaster, but that is entirely personal. I also like Coolermaster because there is more space between the end of the video card and the hard drive cage.

If you're going for a showpiece, then it's wide open here...

 

[Mackles200]

is the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102006 a good sound card for gaming?

And is the Antec p182 compatible with my build? Would it hold everything?

 

[Proximon]

You don't have to buy a sound card beyond what is on the motherboard, but yes that will work.

You would be better off with a better cooled case, but that one would work in a pinch.

 

[Mackles200]

I've heard that the Coolermaster Stacker 830 Evolution RC was really good...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119122

 

[Proximon]

It's a bit pricey but I would say it's a good choice for a case. If you like the looks, go for it. I think you'll need extra fans for it... possibly 4?

 

[Mackles200]

Well im getting this heatsink and fan for my processor, will this suffice?

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24727

 

[Proximon]

Yes, that would be an excellent choice.

I don't know about clearance in that case. You'll need some distance between the motherboard tray and those side fans to fit a decent cooler such as that one.

It should be OK, just saying it's a consideration and I don't have any experience with that specific case.