I7 build list

[wasdjason]

hey.
so after messing around with the ideas of a core 2 quad or core 2 duo system i finally came to the conclusion of an i7 because of future proofing and hopeful price drops over the summer. here are my ideas, please give me some input with legitimate facts such as benchmarks and stuff of why one thing is better than another
future thanks!
cheers:

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L I S T:

Motherboard:

ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

Cpu:

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

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

Graphics Card Ideas:

EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433

OR

SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801

Case:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Memory:

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231225

Hard Drive:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

2X Disk Drive:

LG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner w/ SecurDisc Tech - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136149

Cpu Cooler:

Cooler Master V8 PWM Universal CPU Cooler (Intel LGA775 / LGA1366 & AMD 940 / AM2 / AM2+)

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8431/cpu-cma-15/Cooler_Master_V8_PWM_Universal_CPU_Cooler_Intel_LGA775_LGA1366_and_AMD_940_AM2_AM2_RR-CCH-L9U1-GP.html?tl=g40c14s757


Thanks!

 

[xthekidx]

Better Cooler:
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/thermalright-ultra-120-extreme-1366-rt.html.

The resolution of your monitor and the games you play will determine what GPU you need. This is the best deal going on a GTX 260:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127409

 

[falconerh92]

have you decided on a PSU yet?

 

[aln688]

hey.
so after messing around with the ideas of a core 2 quad or core 2 duo system i finally came to the conclusion of an i7 because of future proofing and hopeful price drops over the summer. here are my ideas, please give me some input with legitimate facts such as benchmarks and stuff of why one thing is better than another
future thanks!
cheers:

.
J
a
s
o
n
.

L I S T:

Motherboard:

ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

Cpu:

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

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

Graphics Card Ideas:

EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433

OR

SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801

Case:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Memory:

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231225

Hard Drive:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

2X Disk Drive:

LG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner w/ SecurDisc Tech - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136149

Cpu Cooler:

Cooler Master V8 PWM Universal CPU Cooler (Intel LGA775 / LGA1366 & AMD 940 / AM2 / AM2+)

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8431/cpu-cma-15/Cooler_Master_V8_PWM_Universal_CPU_Cooler_Intel_LGA775_LGA1366_and_AMD_940_AM2_AM2_RR-CCH-L9U1-GP.html?tl=g40c14s757


Thanks!

The Coolermaster V8 heatsink, is that the same as >this< one? Do you really want 1.91lbs hanging off of your motherboard? I would not, especially after spending that amount of money. I'd consider something lighter, such as the Noctua U12P SE1366.

Just to be safe, does that RAM show up as compatible with your motherboard? I'd check the motherboard maker's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) to make sure it's listed. Sometimes if you have problems with your board, the first item Asus will use to get you off the phone is saying your RAM isn't listed on their QVL list. Just an idea.

I don't see a PSU listed, but Seasonic, Corsair and PC Power & Cooling are very good brands. As your systems stands right now, a 500 or 600 watt PSU should be fine, but do run the online configurator at Corsair's web-site (for example), where they ask you the components you have and they make a recommendation.

For thermal compound, personally I would pick either Artic Silver 5, MX-2 or Noctua's NT-H1. I don't know which one you selected, they are more or less the same these days.

 

[wasdjason]

have you decided on a PSU yet?

yes! sorry i forgot to post that.

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

 

[wasdjason]

Better Cooler:
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/thermalright-ultra-120-extreme-1366-rt.html.

The resolution of your monitor and the games you play will determine what GPU you need. This is the best deal going on a GTX 260:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127409

which one? sorry, there is like 6 on that link.

I will be playing on 1680x1050.

thanks for the better deal kid.

i dunno but i was just looking around and saw that the gtx 275 just came out and it looks sick
would just waiting a little longer and getting the gtx275 be better or sticking with the gtx260?

 

[wasdjason]

The Coolermaster V8 heatsink, is that the same as >this< one? Do you really want 1.91lbs hanging off of your motherboard? I would not, especially after spending that amount of money. I'd consider something lighter, such as the Noctua U12P SE1366.

Just to be safe, does that RAM show up as compatible with your motherboard? I'd check the motherboard maker's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) to make sure it's listed. Sometimes if you have problems with your board, the first item Asus will use to get you off the phone is saying your RAM isn't listed on their QVL list. Just an idea.

I don't see a PSU listed, but Seasonic, Corsair and PC Power & Cooling are very good brands. As your systems stands right now, a 500 or 600 watt PSU should be fine, but do run the online configurator at Corsair's web-site (for example), where they ask you the components you have and they make a recommendation.

For thermal compound, personally I would pick either Artic Silver 5, MX-2 or Noctua's NT-H1. I don't know which one you selected, they are more or less the same these days.

thanks!
yeah im going with a corsair 750 watt!

 

[joewho]

Yes, the GTX 275 will rock, If the price comes down a bit. The 4890 is also nice, or even the 4870 1gb model.

For cpu cooler I would go with a True 120.

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145236

LIAN LI PC-7BPLUSII with Seasonic SS-550HT PSU for $139 is a great deal!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112199

Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme - 1366 RT
http://www.jab-tech.com/Thermalright-Ultra-120-eXtreme-1366-RT-pr-4332.html

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.securemart.com/SMA2101442?mv_pc=292&mv_specials=&mv_stock=y $119.91
Cooler Master RC-932-KKN1-GP HAF 932 Chassis - 12 Bays - Black

http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-750w-tx-series-80-plus-certified-power-supply-corsair-tx-cmpsu/q/loc/101/206178325.html $119.99 Price After Rebate(s): $99.99 Shipping: FREE
Corsair TX CMPSU-750TX ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=I7-920 $265.99 Free Ground Shipping
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-920 2.66GHz 8MB LGA1366 CPU, OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029 $39.99
XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020 $6.99
ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231247 $94.99 Free Shipping*
G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

 

[xthekidx]

Here is the cooler I was referring to, the TRUE
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/thermalright-ultra-120-extreme-1366-rt.html

 

[croc]

HSF - I love the Noctua, quiet and works well. My i7 doesn't gain more than 5c under Prime95. True I've used as well, but find the Noctua to be far quieter and almost as effecient.

GPU - A recent review of the 4890 vs. the 275 on Anandtech:

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3539

A 'should read' article, IMO.

 

[Why_Me]

HSF - I love the Noctua, quiet and works well. My i7 doesn't gain more than 5c under Prime95. True I've used as well, but find the Noctua to be far quieter and almost as effecient.

GPU - A recent review of the 4890 vs. the 275 on Anandtech:

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3539

A 'should read' article, IMO.

No offense Croc, but that anantech is one of the most biased reviews I have read in a very long time. In fact even a few of the posters on the article pointed that out. Out of 5 reviews...tomshardware being one of the 5, and that also includes guru3d, legit reviews, etc... anandtech was the only one to give that 4890 a review like that. All the rest had the gtx 275 ahead of the 4890...including this site.

 

[xthekidx]

Yeah that is the first review I have seen that puts the 4890 on top, all other reviews I saw put the 275 a little ahead of the 4890 in just about everything.

 

[croc]

No offense Croc, but that anantech is one of the most biased reviews I have read in a very long time. In fact even a few of the posters on the article pointed that out. Out of 5 reviews...tomshardware being one of the 5, and that also includes guru3d, legit reviews, etc... anandtech was the only one to give that 4890 a review like that. All the rest had the gtx 275 ahead of the 4890...including this site.

Post the other links, then... I did not, and do not, recommend any particular review, or any particular CPU, GPU, PSU, etc unless I have personal experience with that item. Personally, I have found Anandtech to be one of the most un-biased review sites around, but each to their own. Guru3d seems to do a bit of cherry-picking as well. And to recommend a review from Tom's??? No comment.

I'm quite comfortable recommending the Noctua HSF as it does a more than adequate job, quietly.

 

[IzzyCraft]

You can tell they are ATI bais just from their use of pictures
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=3538
They seem to like to put emphasis when they recommend only an ati card when it's split between two very viable nvidia and ati card no picture is used.

 

[Why_Me]

Post the other links, then... I did not, and do not, recommend any particular review, or any particular CPU, GPU, PSU, etc unless I have personal experience with that item. Personally, I have found Anandtech to be one of the most un-biased review sites around, but each to their own. Guru3d seems to do a bit of cherry-picking as well. And to recommend a review from Tom's??? No comment.

I'm quite comfortable recommending the Noctua HSF as it does a more than adequate job, quietly.

These links down below are reviews of the gtx 275 and they also include the ATI 4890.


http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-275-review-test/

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-275,2266.html

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/nvidia_gtx_275/

http://legitreviews.com/article/944/1/