Looking to build a new system to replace my old rig. I built a couple of machines for others last year and now it's my turn and I need some advice.
Budget up to 3k or so. Make my living using this so I need stability. ( of course I have a couple of laptops as backups )
Uses.... Stock trading, web based and java based applications that take few resources. browsing, listening to music, maybe something else.
No gaming. I have a separate setup for that. A SAMSUNG ToC T240HD Rose-Black 24" I watch TV on with a PS3 hooked up to it which I rarely turn on.
Would like it to last a few years. Set it up and probably won't overclock or tweak.
Waiting on Win 7 to order but thinking of this list.
ASUS Maximus III Formula LGA 1156 Intel P55 Intel Motherboard - Retail $249.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131482
Intel Core i7 860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214
Also which Ram ? I've read a bit but not sure about the difference DDR3 1333 PC3 10666 and DDR3 1333 PC3 10600...also 1.65 vs 1.5 voltages
System stability is key. Between these two ? or another ?
1st choice = 2 x Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop $199.98 6-6-6-2- timings 1.65 v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220431
2nd choice = 2 x mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop $165.98 9-9-9-24 timings 1.50v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146740
LIAN LI PC-7F Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112194
CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V $169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010
EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR GeForce GTX 260 $194.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130434
Intel X25-E Extreme SSDSA2SH064G1 2.5" 64GB SATA II SLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD) $799.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167014
2 x UltraSharp 2209WA 22-inch Black Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor $289.00
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=2209WA3
PLEXTOR Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X ..... 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD/CD Writer LightScribe Support $52.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827249051
I think on board sound will suffice hooked up to these Audioengine A2's $199.00
http://www.audioengineusa.com/a2_home.php
Cooler, is there a quieter, better than stock cooler recommended ? I had looked at a Cogage True Sririt but it's for a 1366 socket. If I buy a cooler I'd like a bolt thru kit as well. Haven't found one that fits yet.
Anything I forgot except a few extension cables or maybe cooler paste with a new cooler ?
Please keep in mind the budget is high for a reason. I set a specific goal on a trade a couple of weeks ago for a new rig and got lucky enough to buy several of these rigs after taxes so I'd like to splurge this time.
$ 2800 and change so far without Win 7 64 bit and a cooler. I looked at my storage uses on this current machine using XP Pro sp3 and I currently use 21 gigs of a 80 gig drive so obviously I don't have storage needs.
Any and all comments welcome. Great board you have.
Thanks
Budget up to 3k or so. Make my living using this so I need stability. ( of course I have a couple of laptops as backups )
Uses.... Stock trading, web based and java based applications that take few resources. browsing, listening to music, maybe something else.
No gaming. I have a separate setup for that. A SAMSUNG ToC T240HD Rose-Black 24" I watch TV on with a PS3 hooked up to it which I rarely turn on.
Would like it to last a few years. Set it up and probably won't overclock or tweak.
Waiting on Win 7 to order but thinking of this list.
ASUS Maximus III Formula LGA 1156 Intel P55 Intel Motherboard - Retail $249.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131482
Intel Core i7 860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214
Also which Ram ? I've read a bit but not sure about the difference DDR3 1333 PC3 10666 and DDR3 1333 PC3 10600...also 1.65 vs 1.5 voltages
System stability is key. Between these two ? or another ?
1st choice = 2 x Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop $199.98 6-6-6-2- timings 1.65 v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220431
2nd choice = 2 x mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop $165.98 9-9-9-24 timings 1.50v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146740
LIAN LI PC-7F Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112194
CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V $169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010
EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR GeForce GTX 260 $194.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130434
Intel X25-E Extreme SSDSA2SH064G1 2.5" 64GB SATA II SLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD) $799.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167014
2 x UltraSharp 2209WA 22-inch Black Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor $289.00
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=2209WA3
PLEXTOR Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X ..... 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD/CD Writer LightScribe Support $52.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827249051
I think on board sound will suffice hooked up to these Audioengine A2's $199.00
http://www.audioengineusa.com/a2_home.php
Cooler, is there a quieter, better than stock cooler recommended ? I had looked at a Cogage True Sririt but it's for a 1366 socket. If I buy a cooler I'd like a bolt thru kit as well. Haven't found one that fits yet.
Anything I forgot except a few extension cables or maybe cooler paste with a new cooler ?
Please keep in mind the budget is high for a reason. I set a specific goal on a trade a couple of weeks ago for a new rig and got lucky enough to buy several of these rigs after taxes so I'd like to splurge this time.
$ 2800 and change so far without Win 7 64 bit and a cooler. I looked at my storage uses on this current machine using XP Pro sp3 and I currently use 21 gigs of a 80 gig drive so obviously I don't have storage needs.
Any and all comments welcome. Great board you have.
Thanks