New i7 920 Gaming Build

[scubba85]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within a month

BUDGET RANGE: between 1500-1600 for my needs, but less is always better

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming with lots of eye candy, VMware, surfing, movies, home/school stuff

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, OS, will be using windows 7 64 bit

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg if possible, tho i have a tiger direct within driving distance

PARTS PREFERENCES: i7 920, hd5870

OVERCLOCKING: Yes ~4.0ghz SLI OR CROSSFIRE: yes in the near future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900 for now, 1920x1200 or higher in the future

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:starting off with 1 5870, will move to two in the future and 3 if need be in the far future, so i need suggestions for a good mobo that overclocks well, as well as one that can fit 3 5870s, and a good psu, guessing ~1000w so i dont have to worry about psu upgrade and hopefully i can use the comp for 4 years or so.


parts picked out

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&cm_re=core_i7-_-19-115-202-_-Product

Kinda have my heart set on this case
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

Ram
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail

HDD x2 in Raid 0
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181


Video Card
XFX HD-587A-ZNF9 Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150443

DVD Burner
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187

MOBO, need probably the most help on this
EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188049

PSU, this is a close second
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139007

 

[dndhatcher]

The motherboard you picked should be a good one.

You should be able to 3xCrossfire those on the 850HX without any worries. It has 6 PCIE connectors and 70 amps on the 12v rail. The 1000HX has twin 40amp rails so the 850 may handle 3 GPUs better.

 

[scubba85]

Thanks, that saves a few bucks, but does the difference between the corsair 850hx and the 850tx warrant the price difference? I know that one is modular, but is there any other difference/would you recommend a modular?

 

[Niklas_13]

I would save the money and just get the 850tx, you can hide the cables under the last HDD bay.

Nice build btw, Only thing i would look into is to upgrade the case a little to maybe a COOLER MASTER HAF 922 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

 

[scubba85]

Yeah, that case seems pretty nice... and it looks like it could eat small children. Thanks, the last build I did was for a buddy of mine a while ago and had a q9550 and a 285 in it. Cost about as much as this one and im hoping for A LOT more bang for the buck. Oh crud one more thing. What after market cooler would any of you guys recommend. Once again I "plan" on hitting 4ghz with the i7 920. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Korok]

if you want the best
megahalems

however there are cheaper alternatives ($30-40 less, assuming you get a nice fan with the megahalems) which will run 4-6 degrees hotter

 

[tecmo34]

One: I would change your motherboard to EVGA X758-TR SLI (x16,x16,x8) motherboard. This board has better SLI support.

Second: I would pick up the Thermalright TRUE Black Edition (newest one). The TRUE is still considered by many to be the best Air Cooler. As very close performer is the CoGaGe TRUE Spirit. Pretty much the same HSF bu at half the price. My favorite is the Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283V.

 

[scubba85]

Alright, unless something drastic happens.... I think this is my final build. Thanks for all of the suggestions and advice.

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/Prod [...] -_-Product
279.99

Case
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
99.99


Ram
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365&Tpk=ocz%20gold%206gb%20%283%20x%202gb%29%20240-pin%20ddr3%20sdram%20ddr3%20160
129.99

HDD x2 in Raid 0
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152181
49.99 x 2


Video Card
XFX HD-587A-ZNF9 Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150443
379.99

DVD Burner
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151187
31.99

MOBO
EVGA E758-TR 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188046
259.99

PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009
139.99

CPU Heat Sink
Thermalright "Limited Edition" TRUE Black Ultra-120 eXtreme CPU Heatsink Rev C.(Socket LGA 775 / LGA 1366 / AM2 / Xeon*)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7542/cpu-tri-54/Thermalright_Limited_Edition_TRUE_Black_Ultra-120_eXtreme_CPU_Heatsink_Rev_CSocket_LGA_775_LGA_1366_AM2_Xeon.html?tl=g40c14s757
74.95
Extra Fan Bracket 5.99
Fan
Scythe SY1225SL12H 120mm "Slipstream" Case Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185059
8.99 x 2

Total before shipping: 1520.83 Pretty close to where i wanted it =-)


Please fill free to inform me of any last suggestions or errors that I have made, and thanks again everyone

 

[Niklas_13]

I would just look for combos now http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?submit=ChangeItem ,and price each part out on differnt websites and local stores to get the best price.