Hello I'm new and I need your feedback please. Heres my parts I'm getting and I'm glad to be here ^^. Thanks
Here they are....
Case: NZXT Tempest
Type ATX Mid Tower Color Black Case Material Steel / Plastic With Power Supply No Power Supply Mounted Bottom Motherboard Compatibility Extended ATX, ATX, Micro ATX With Side Panel Window Yes Expansion External 5.25" Drive Bays 3 ( up to six 5.25" ) External 3.5" Drive Bays 1 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 8 Expansion Slots 6 Front Ports Front Ports USB, Audio, e-SATA Cooling System 80mm Fans No 120mm Fans 2 x 120mm Blue LED front fans 1 x 120mm rear fan 1 x 120mm Blue LED side fan 140mm Fans 2 x 140mmTop fans Side Air duct No Physical Spec Dimensions 22" x 8.3" x 20.5" Weight 24.7 lbs. Features Features Dual radiator ready: The NZXT Tempest is pre-drilled for mounting a dual 120mm radiator at the top of the chassis, currently compatible and tested with Swiftech MCR220, Asetek Dual radiator solution, and Thermaltake TMG2.
Maximize Expandability: E-ATX support allows more compatibility with high end components including large graphics cards
Easier accessibility & cable management: Cable routing is pre-drilled on the motherboard so users can hide cables behind the motherboard tray, allowing more a cleaning look and better airflow. Power, E-SATA, USB and Reset buttons are mounted at the top to give better accessibility.
Bottom mounted PSU: PSU mounting at the bottom allows for more security and separation of heat from the CPU
Server-like HDD space: Dual 120mm fans cool cages that hold up to 8 HDDs allowing for large capacity systems while maintaining cool temperatures.
CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model CPU Socket Type LGA 1366 Tech Spec Core Nehalem Multi-Core Quad-Core Name Core i7 920 Operating Frequency 2.66GHz QPI 4.8GT/s L2 Cache 4 x 256KB L3 Cache 8MB Manufacturing Tech 45 nm 64 bit Support Yes Hyper-Threading Support Yes Virtualization Technology Support Yes Voltage 0.80V-1.375V Thermal Design Power 130W Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included
CPU Cooler: Vigor Monsoon III LT Type Fan & Heatsinks Fan Size 120mm Compatibility Intel Core i7 / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad /Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron / Celeron D AMD Phenom x4 / Phenom x3/ Athlon 64 x2 / Athlon 64 / Sempron Bearing Type Sleeve RPM 2000 RPM ± 10% Air Flow 69.69 CFM Noise Level 20 dBA Power Connector 4-pin PWM LED Blue Heatsink Material Polished Cu base, AI base, 4 Cu heat pipes Physical Spec Fan Dimensions 120 x 120 x 25mm Weight 855g
Motherboard: ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU Socket Type LGA 1366 CPU Type Core i7 Extreme Edition/Core i7 FSB QPI 6.4GT/S Chipsets North Bridge Intel X58 South Bridge Intel ICH10R Memory Number of Memory Slots 6×240pin Memory Standard DDR3 2000(O.C.)*/1866(O.C.)*/1800(O.C.)*/1600(O.C.)/1 333/1066 Maximum Memory Supported 24GB Channel Supported Triple Channel Expansion Slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 3 (@ x16/x16/x4 mode) PCI Express x1 1 PCI Slots 2 Storage Devices PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max SATA 3Gb/s 6 SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 Matrix RAID Onboard Audio Audio Chipset Realtek ALC1200 Audio Channels 8 Channels Onboard LAN LAN Chipset Realtek 8111C Rear Panel Ports PS/2 2 USB 6 x USB 2.0 IEEE 1394 1 x IEEE 1394a eSATA 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial Audio Ports 6 Ports Onboard USB Onboard USB 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports Onboard 1394 Onboard 1394 1x 1394a Physical Spec Form Factor ATX Power Pin 24 Pin Features Features Intel LGA1366 Platform Intel X58/ ICH10R chipset ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design
Memory: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Capacity 6GB (3 x 2GB) Speed DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Cas Latency 7 Timing 7-7-7-24 Voltage 1.65V Multi-channel Kit Triple Channel Kit Heat Spreader Yes Features Designed specifically for the Intel X58 chipset / Core i7 Recommend Use High Performance or Gaming Memory
Video Card: SAPPHIRE 100251SR Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Interface PCI Express 2.0 x16 Chipset Manufacturer ATI GPU Radeon HD 4870 X2 Stream Processors 1600 (800 x 2) Stream Processing Units Memory Memory Size 2GB Memory Interface 512-bit (256-bit x 2) Memory Type GDDR5 3D API DirectX DirectX 10.1 OpenGL OpenGL 2.1 Ports HDMI 1 (via Adapter) DVI 2 TV-Out HDTV / S-Video Out General RAMDAC 400 MHz Max Resolution 2560 x 1600 CrossFire Supported Yes Cooler With Fan System Requirements PCI ExpressR based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard 650 Watt or greater power supply with one 2x3-pin PCIeR power connector and one 2x4-pin PCIeR power connector is required (1K Watt with two 2x3-pin and two 2x4-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX technology in dual mode) Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedPSUfor a list of Certified products Minimum 1GB of system memory Installation software requires CD-ROM drive DVD playback requires DVD drive Blu-ray / HD DVD playback requires Blu-ray / HD DVD drive Power Connector 6 pin / 8 pin Dual-Link DVI Supported Yes HDCP Ready Yes Packaging Package Contents 100251SR Driver Disk User's Manual HDTV Cable Power Cable DVI to VGA/D-sub Adapter DVI to HDMI Adapter CrossFire Bridge S-Video to Composite Adapter Software Disk
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM Interface SATA 3.0Gb/s Capacity 1TB RPM 7200 RPM Cache 32MB Physical Spec Form Factor 3.5" Features Features High Performance Electronics Architecture Dual processor - Twice the processing power to maximize performance. 32 MB cache - Bigger, faster cache means faster performance.
Rock Solid Mechanical Architecture StableTrac - The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations. NoTouch ramp load technology - The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit. Compatible - We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT Lab™ and Mobile Compatibility Lab to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in their systems
Ideal For Power computing applications such as multimedia, video and photo editing, and maxed out gaming computers.
How this WD hard drive protects your data Data Lifeguard is an exclusive set of data protection features, including shock protection, an environmental protection system and real-time embedded error detection and repair. WD's Data Lifeguard technology automatically finds, isolates, and repairs problems that may develop over the life of a hard drive. Data Lifeguard Tools are software utilities designed for WD hard drives that work with the embedded Data Lifeguard features to make hard drive installation,diagnostics and repair both simple and worry-free. (Download Data Lifeguard Tools) ShockGuard instantaneously protects the hard drive against damage from bumps and vibrations while it is running. This technology enables WD Caviar drives to achieve industry-leading shock specifications.
Powersupply: XION Supernova XON-800R14N 800W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply Type ATX12V / EPS12V Maximum Power 800W Fans 140mm Silent Blue LED Cooling Fan Main Connector 20+4Pin +12V Rails 4 PCI-Express Connector 2 x 6-Pin, 2 x 6+2-Pin SATA Power Connector 6 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular Yes Power Good Signal 100-500ms Hold-up Time 16ms min. Efficiency Up to 85% Over Voltage Protection Yes Overload Protection Yes Input Voltage 115/ 230 V Input Frequency Range 50/60 Hz Input Current 14.5A @ 115V, 7A @ 230V Output +3.3@24A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,+ 12V4@20A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@2.2A (Quad +12V combined wattage: 600W(50A)) MTBF >120,000 hours Approvals CUL, FCC, TUV, CE, C-tick, CB, BSMI Features Connectors 1 x Main connector (20+4Pin) 1 x 12V(4+4Pin) 8 x peripheral 6 x SATA 1 x Floppy 4 x PCI-E Features Individual QUAD 12V Rail-Design: offer unflappable & clean current delivery under heavy load and provide stable voltage output. Advance Modular Cabling Support with unique LED design function Over Current Protection Over Voltage Protection Short Circuit output protection Titanium Nickel Coated Housing 140mm Silent Blue LED Fan with Auto, Temp. Control
Message edited by Takumi on 08-25-2009 at 06:07:30 AM
No on the xion PSU, get the corsair 750TX, also what resolution are you playing at that 4870x2 is really strong and probably overkill.
Also in the future, dont post all the details about each part, had you just posted the lines you had in bold it would have been enough, i know the specs for the parts without needing to scroll through all of them listed.
XION generally doesnt have good PSUs, the 750TX from corsair is known to be good and provides the same amount of power at a higher efficiency rating for less. It also has good ripple suppression.
For 1280x1024 get a 4850, for 1920x1200 get a 4890, that 4870x2 is massive overkill for both screen sizes.
Right now you can get the ram (very good choice) you picked cheaper at Amazon.com OCZ OCZ3P1600LV6GK DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz 6GB Platinum XTC Triple Channel Kits $113.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-OCZ3P160 [...] 988&sr=8-1
Also get this CPU Cooler, it is better then the one you picked, snce you can mount it with fan facing back of case ( not like the Vigor Monsoon where you have to have fans going to top of case.( XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail $44.98 Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233029
You will need this 8-pin Power Extension Cable for most Cases that has Bottom Mounted PSU. 1ST PC CORP. 12" 8-pin EPS extension cable Model CB-8M-8F - Retail $8.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812706004
I hope you have these items: monitor, dvd burner & KB/Mouse listed since I did not see them listed in your Build specs.
I agree about the PSU. Corsair or say OCZ would be a great buy here. No more than about 750watt is needed here. The HD 4870x2 is also a little much, a 4850 or an GTS 250 would do the job. Looks good otherwise.
Ok thanks for the advice guys. But for the thermal compound paste only applys for Mainland but I live in Hawaii and I don't get a free shipping for Newegg. Anyone knows where I can buy one? There is Radioshack, Best Buy, Discount electronics, etc...
Message edited by Takumi on 08-25-2009 at 11:36:16 PM