Advice on new i7 build.

That PSU is way overkill unless you plan on going 3 way sli in the future. A 650tx from corsair would do fine. Also I would go with a EVGA core 216. that gfx gtx 260+ is really expensive for a stock clocked card. I'm not really a fan of that case either cuz of the USB ports are on the top, but thats personal preference. Check out coolermaster 690 midtower case-cheap and well designed, or the more expensive HAF 932. You will probably want 6GB of ram too for CAD. Check out G. Skill kits, they are pretty cheap compared to most other brands

My suggested revisions:

Mobo: If you can wait until it comes out, get the P6T Deluxe V2. For your needs, also look at the Asus X58 workstation boards, especially the P6T6 WS Revolution if you need a special expansion slot setup.

Video card: 55nm eVGA Core 216 (part # 1255-AR), or GTX 280 if you can find a good deal right now

RAM: +1 for G.Skill, 3x2GB or even 12GB if you need it for CAD. G.Skill is the cheapest in the US, but if not in NZ, then look at Mushkin or Corsair. You should probably get DDR3-1600.

PSU: Corsair TX850 (or PC P&C 860W)

HDD: WD Caviar Black 640GB (don't use Seagate 7200.11 as they are having problems right now)

Optical drive: Samsung SH-S223Q (Lightscribe) or SH-S223F (no Lightscribe)

Backplate: Thermalright LGA 1366 Bolt-Thru Kit

agreed, I have almost identical setup, would do a 750psu incase you want to add another card later.

I like that setup. I'm assuming it will eventually have 2 or 3 GTX 260 cards.
I'd change the HDD to a WD6401AALS or WD6400AAKS.

+1 to all that.

However, I do like the NZXT Tempest because it has intake fan filters and that's essential if you have pets. Also, I find USB ports on top to be very convenient. I guess it depends on where the case is. If it 's on the floor like my TJ-09 then the top is the most accessible place.

hi all . putting up list for 1rst build. going in over thy head. (i skipped the whole 775 socket era). & i want the i7 chip. dont use comp as much as most but when on, i multi task big time. i7 920 or is 940 worth the $$. iam not into overclocking ( i dont know how ) i couldnt find solid/stable mobo without the extra.s went for evga for the support. (aka) they answer the phone. atm i have coolermaster 690 case/evgax58mobo/2 gtx9800+/LG bluray/raptor 150 hd/sony dvdrw/ unasembled i bought brand new psu 650 watt, while on the road returning a prop.not sli psu!! QUESTION ! got 2 b jumpers out there 2 plug into 2nd sli card ? my pcu can plug in 1rst card np but low on wires atm also need plugs for fans. & wich is more stable 1333 or 1600 memory setup or is all tri channel good 2 go unclocked, the choices boggle me mind . i ordered 64 bit cd so getting 6 gigs, read 64+vista has probs ?. if i stick with 32bit ill leave 2gig out?? or will it be ok just to install knowing i wont beny from it & be able 2 find it when needed. i guess placements of gpu & memory is tricky ?? thx cj

cjroofer if you want advice on your own personal build create your own thread. this one is for aoedogg.

Doesn't V2 just drop the SAS controller? , i've looked at the WS Revolution, for me the extra features do not justify the extra price.




Atm, the Cosair RAM is the cheapest in NZ. Looking into 1600, budget is holding me back though.




Is it the EVGA core 216 which is 55nm?

Thanks for the help everyone.

Would a Corsair 750W TX be sufficient?

Responses:

PSU: 750W for one video card, 850W if you want to leave room to SLI later. I had originally made the assumption that you would SLI.

Video Card: Here is a Newegg link for the 55nm eVGA GTX 260 Core 216. Here's the link to the eVGA homepage.

P6T Deluxe: Not sure if it's just a tempest in a teapot, but "V2" has a meaning in the tech world. Just like SP1.  

Why can't we be like NZ on Corsair RAM?

PSU: 750W for one video card, 850W if you want to leave room to SLI later. I had originally made the assumption that you would SLI.

Would 750 give me good OC headroom with the single gfx card?

You bet. 750 is all you need unless you add a second nVidia video card.

Btw, make sure that the text you want to quote is inside the two markers with square brackets.

Hi,

I have now decided to up my gfx to a 285. Would the 750W PSU still be ok? - i don't plan to SLI, but am going to oc the cpu/gfx

Cheers

750w will be fine for non-sli

+1

Thanks for your replies everyone !

Ordered everything today.