First time building

[dudqls623]

Hi,
im looking to building a computer for the first time. I've read a lot of reviews and watched videos of other peoples computers etc etc and finally.. this is what i got.

- intel core i7-920
- asus p6t deluxe v2
- corsair xms3 dhx 4gb(2x2gb) [4gb should be good enough right?]
- w.d velociraptor 300gb 10,000rpm & [for os-games]
w.d caviar black 1tb [storage]
- ati radeon hd 4870x2 [maybe ill get 2.. crossfire. most likely]
- haf 932 [love this case. nice and big looks very easy to work with because of all the space. like the red leds.]
- corsair hx 1000W

im still having a headache about the monitor =.=
im looking to get a 22-24"
i liked the
- samsung 2443bq 24"

- creative sound blaster x-fi titanium
- LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM

if you guys could give me some tips or recommendations
maybe theres something i can do to make it better.
i've been using the same computer for well over 10 years now. i checked out some dell computers etc but i just couldnt find one with everything i wanted. always something missing.
i REALLY wanna start ordering everything and build! im so tired of my current computer. i want to make sure everythings good before i order then i realize, "oh i should have done that" or w.e and waste money.

thanks guys!!!!!! plz help out

 

[irkjab]

You'll want triple channel ram with that core i7
Make sure you get 64bit vista so you can use all that ram, too

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM

That 1000W power supply is overkill for your system. A good 750W will do just fine. Unless you do decide to get 2 of the 4870x2 cards... then you need a 1000W. Seems like a waste to me though, since one 4870x2 will play anything.

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W

Also, you won't notice a big improvement in load times with the velociraptor. I'd leave that out, the WD Black 1GB is a pretty fast drive

Edit: Good call not getting a dell Also, are you on a bugdet with this build?

 

[ll nerdy ll]

+1 for CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W

If your looking to get a 22-24" monitor two Ati 4870x2 is overkill.

Also on the mobo you may want to consider http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

 

[dudqls623]

yeah preferably under $3000
under $2500 is really cool too
thanks!

 

[dudqls623]

+1 for CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W

If your looking to get a 22-24" monitor two Ati 4870x2 is overkill.

Also on the mobo you may want to consider http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

the mobo you recommended
isn't it just extra? like u can do 3-way sli and 4-crossfire?
and the p6t deluxe v2 is 2-way sli/crossfire?
i dont think ill ever be doing 3-way or 4-way sli/crossfire

 

[dudqls623]

You'll want triple channel ram with that core i7
Make sure you get 64bit vista so you can use all that ram, too

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM

That 1000W power supply is overkill for your system. A good 750W will do just fine. Unless you do decide to get 2 of the 4870x2 cards... then you need a 1000W. Seems like a waste to me though, since one 4870x2 will play anything.

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W

Also, you won't notice a big improvement in load times with the velociraptor. I'd leave that out, the WD Black 1GB is a pretty fast drive

Edit: Good call not getting a dell Also, are you on a bugdet with this build?

yea preferably under $3000
even better if its under $2500
thanks for the advice

 

[ll nerdy ll]

the mobo you recommended
isn't it just extra? like u can do 3-way sli and 4-crossfire?
and the p6t deluxe v2 is 2-way sli/crossfire?
i dont think ill ever be doing 3-way or 4-way sli/crossfire

It is $50 cheaper than
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 $289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131365
ASUS P6T $239.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

The deluxe v2 can do 3-way sli and quad sli/crossfire too

 

[dudqls623]

It is $50 cheaper than
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 $289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131365
ASUS P6T $239.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

The deluxe v2 can do 3-way sli and quad sli/crossfire too

oh sorry im new to this
thank you
are there any major differences betweem the 2?
i heard the asus p6t has a lot of problems
or was that something else?

 

[dudqls623]

You'll want triple channel ram with that core i7
Make sure you get 64bit vista so you can use all that ram, too

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM

That 1000W power supply is overkill for your system. A good 750W will do just fine. Unless you do decide to get 2 of the 4870x2 cards... then you need a 1000W. Seems like a waste to me though, since one 4870x2 will play anything.

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W

Also, you won't notice a big improvement in load times with the velociraptor. I'd leave that out, the WD Black 1GB is a pretty fast drive

Edit: Good call not getting a dell Also, are you on a bugdet with this build?

wouldnt i save more money if i got the
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145220 $84

rather then the

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM $249.99??????

 

[irkjab]

The set I linked is $80, not $250.

 

[dudqls623]

The set I linked is $80, not $250.

ok so im following your advice and scratching out the velociraptor
should i just get a w.d caviar black 1TB for everything?
500gb for os and w.e
and a 1000GB for storage? [i have A LOT of stuff lol i need atleast 1TB]

 

[irkjab]

Well, if you're going to get a smaller drive as well, the WD Black 640gb has great performance.

Its up to you really what to do with the storage. I just pointed out the velociraptor because it is an easy way to save a good amount of money, and getting it wouldn't do much else than shorten load times.

 

[dudqls623]

Well, if you're going to get a smaller drive as well, the WD Black 640gb has great performance.

Its up to you really what to do with the storage. I just pointed out the velociraptor because it is an easy way to save a good amount of money, and getting it wouldn't do much else than shorten load times.

thanks so much
im thinking of getting the Samsung Syncmaster 2443BW HAS, 24" widescreen monitor
is it a good monitor?
any recommendations to other monitors?

once again,
thanks a lot for your help irkjab

 

[dudqls623]

this is probably a really noooooob question but i can't really seem to find the answer anywhere.
for the OS..
do i need to get those ones that say "system builders"
or can i just get microsoft vista ultimate 64-bit???

 

[irkjab]

Heh, I'm not the person to ask about monitors.
I've been gaming on a 15" LCD for the past 6 years

I wouldn't go with ultimate, you barely get anything for the substantial extra cost.

Vista Home Premium 64-bit

You dont need to get the OEM "System Builder" version, but it is over $100 less than the retail version.

 

[inshead]

thanks so much
im thinking of getting the Samsung Syncmaster 2443BW HAS, 24" widescreen monitor
is it a good monitor?
any recommendations to other monitors?

once again,
thanks a lot for your help irkjab

I actually just ordered the 2433BW 24" earlier tonight. At a price of $299 ($269 after MIR), I couldnt find anything to beat the specs and price of it. It is the exact model I have at work (BestBuy) so I have actually got to look at it prior to purchasing it.

 

[affinitydesigns]

It is $50 cheaper than
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 $289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131365
ASUS P6T $239.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

The deluxe v2 can do 3-way sli and quad sli/crossfire too

That is incorrect. I own the Deluxe v2 and it cannot truely do 3-way SLI (pcie 16x on every port).
It cannot even fit 3 dual slot cards.
The motherboard is great, just doesn't have that feature.
The only way you can quad SLI is if you have a dual-processors on the same card (ie GTX 295, 4870x2, 4850x2, etc.).
Those cards are already "SLIed within themselves" and therefor if you ran two (which the mobo has room for) you would technically be quad SLIing.

 

[jive]

For the your monitor you make a good choice I own one of them for my second display ansd it's okay. the first one one is a samsung t260.

 

[dudqls623]

For the your monitor you make a good choice I own one of them for my second display ansd it's okay. the first one one is a samsung t260.

which one is better?
the t260 or the 2443bw

 

[ll nerdy ll]

That is incorrect. I own the Deluxe v2 and it cannot truely do 3-way SLI (pcie 16x on every port).
It cannot even fit 3 dual slot cards.
The motherboard is great, just doesn't have that feature.
The only way you can quad SLI is if you have a dual-processors on the same card (ie GTX 295, 4870x2, 4850x2, etc.).
Those cards are already "SLIed within themselves" and therefor if you ran two (which the mobo has room for) you would technically be quad SLIing.

3 dual slot cards? which mobo can do that?

 

[dudqls623]

Heh, I'm not the person to ask about monitors.
I've been gaming on a 15" LCD for the past 6 years

I wouldn't go with ultimate, you barely get anything for the substantial extra cost.

Vista Home Premium 64-bit

You dont need to get the OEM "System Builder" version, but it is over $100 less than the retail version.

hey how much was your rig?

 

[affinitydesigns]

The t260 is the better monitor in my opinion.

As for a 3-way SLI, Asus makes a few boards.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131352
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131358
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

There are others as well.

 

[irkjab]

hey how much was your rig?

My pc was about $1400 a year and a half or so ago