Tom's Hardware > Forum > Homebuilt Systems > New System Build > * i7 Build *

* i7 Build *

Forum Homebuilt Systems : New System Build - * i7 Build *

Tom's Hardware: Over 1.4 million members in 6 different countries available to answer all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
adreen   06-05-2009 at 12:09:23 AM

Could I get some critique on this build and suggestions? I'm in Canada, so everything will be purchased off Canadian sites, pretty much everything will be off this page http://www.ncix.com/promo/promosal [...] onster2009
I'm mainly curious about the mobo selected, as I do not know much about it.

 

Intel Bundle - i7 920+Intel Desktop Board DX58SO = $320
Pretty much the cost of a i7 920 at NCIX, but is this mobo any good? http://www.intel.com/products/desk [...] erview.htm

 

Case/PSU Bundle - Antec CP-850 Power Supply (would this run two GTX295?) & Antec P183 Silent Case = $280
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1043

 

RAM, not too sure, just picked the cheapest with 1600mhz+8-8-8-24 timings - OCZ OCZ3RPR1600LV6GK Reaper 6GB 3X2GB DDR3-1600 CL8-8-8-24 240PIN Triple Channel Memory Kit = $99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1043

 

HD : 640GB Samsung Spinpoint F1 7200RPM 16MB buffer - this is my current one, would it be good to upgrade to Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200RPM 32MB Dual Proc?
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1043

 

GPU : Can that Antec CP-850 run two GTX295s+my rig? I already have one GTX295, but was going to sell it and buy a Powercolor 4890 for and add a second when it's cheaper = $250
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1043

 

HSF : Not sure if this is the best? Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme 1366RT Heatpipe Cooler LGA1366 120MM Fan FDB 1600RPM 28.0DBA 63.7CFM = $78
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] merReviews

 

320+280+99+250+78 = $1078

 

How does it look? Any advice?


Message edited by adreen on 06-05-2009 at 12:10:47 AM
Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
Helloworld_98   06-05-2009 at 08:12:32 PM
- 0 +

that mobo isn't great, but it's a good deal so stick with it.

I think you need a good 1kw PSU for dual 295's and i7.

switch the cooler for something Noctua

and upgrade the HDD to the wdc black.

Reply to Helloworld_98
adreen   06-05-2009 at 08:22:07 PM
- 0 +

Is the Gigabyte X58 UD4P any good?
There is a bundle with X58+Corsair Dominator 1600mhz 8-8-8-24 RAM for $380.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1043
I can get the i7 920 with Vista Ultimate for roughly $140 in another bundle...

Reply to adreen
Helloworld_98   06-05-2009 at 08:25:41 PM
- 0 +

^ for the price you're getting that bundle for it is better to stick with it.

just know that you won't really be able to overclock.

Reply to Helloworld_98
adreen   06-05-2009 at 08:35:57 PM
- 0 +

why won't i be able to overlock???
because of the RAM not OCing under 1.65v?
what do u recommend?


Message edited by adreen on 06-05-2009 at 08:36:15 PM
Reply to adreen
Helloworld_98   06-05-2009 at 09:25:15 PM
- 0 +

no the CPU, because intel mobo's don't OC aswell, but it you're happy paying the $200 premium, it's your money, not mine.

Reply to Helloworld_98
adreen   06-05-2009 at 09:50:51 PM
- 0 +

I'm actually going with the Gigabyte X58 UD4P instead...decided to not skimp out.
Is it a good board?
and is that RAM any good that comes with the bundle? Corsair Dominator 8-8-8-24 1600mhz 6gb tri channel


Message edited by adreen on 06-05-2009 at 09:52:23 PM
Reply to adreen
xaira   06-06-2009 at 12:00:42 AM
- 0 +

NICE BOARD CHOICE, 850W IS ENOUGH TO HANDLE 2X 295S ONce it has enough pcie connectors
excellent board choice gigabyte
excellent bundled ram corsair
good case choice antec p183 has wanted me to buy it for years, i just cant imagine paying over $100 for a mid tower
the true cooler is one of the best in the game, im not sure that a mid tower is the best home for one, do your research and find out if itll fit. also the ram has heatsinks that might hamper the true.

 

should oc really well, post the results
good luck


Message edited by xaira on 06-06-2009 at 12:03:02 AM
Reply to xaira
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Homebuilt Systems > New System Build > * i7 Build *
Go to:

There are 706 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.319 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them
How do I win badges?