Intel Core i7-975 "Ultimate" build

Like the Kohler commercial with a house built around a faucet... I would like to build the "Ultimate" computer around the i7-975 processor, the fastest processor on the planet! For this system, I'm looking for the "Ultimate"... the latest, greatest in all components (obtainable at online computer retailers, like NewEgg.com). Furthermore, it would be nice for me/forum readers... if this thread were to continue until the i7-975 processor is de-throned.

My needs are mainly in the workstation environment, however I don't mind if the "Ultimate" components suggested make the system a good gamer also... as far as overclocking goes, an adequate cooling system to run the i7-975 processor at a "constant" safe overclocked speed 24/7. For the components, as I said, I'm looking for the latest, greatest in technology, speed... as efficient, cool, quiet running as permissible. For storage, I like the idea of SLC SSD's in a Raid-0 configuration using a hardware PCI controller and a large Sata drive for backup. I want a great case/tower to support a very large efficient power supply. The "Ultimate" graphics setup -- I'm looking for suggestions. Ultimate motherboard, RAM configuration, basic components (DVD, Blue Ray, audio) etc. 24" or larger monitor.

Thanks, btk_1

Message edited by btk_1 on 11-03-2009 at 04:58:04 AM

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How about this? The 975 isn't necessary, but it would be compatible with this build, if you insist.

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231230

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

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152185

Intel X25-M Mainstream SSDSA2MH080G2C1 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC Internal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820167016

CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119160

LG Black 8X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 5X DVD-RAM 6X BD-ROM 2MB Cache 8X Blu-ray Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136175

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116758

Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 28" 3ms Widescreen LCD HDMI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824254026

Reply to jbakerlent

If you want the best cooling performance go with a good water cooling setup. It should be quieter also.

If you don't like water cooling then I would recommend a Ultra 120 extreme Rev C.

The ultimate graphics setup would be 2x 5970..which isn't out yet but should be very soon.
http://www.techchee.com/2009/10/31 [...] os-leaked/

For that setup your going to want 1000w power supply minimum.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703012
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817194046

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Reply to cory1234

1. Ditch the 975 coz its 999 $ 920 betetr idea.
2. With the money saved from going to i7 920, get some nice and good SSDs.

Reply to akash3656

It shows on the Intel website that the Core i7-920XM (is 2GHz, up to 3.20GHz with Turbo Boost). The Core i7-975 has a std. clock speed of 3.33GHz (don't know what max. it can go up to with Turbo Boost). To all, with a premium cooling system... what would be a conservative overclock/Turbo Boost rate for these cards to have available if tasking required it 24/7? As an example, let's say a conservative overclock/boost rate is +25%... so I could set the i7-975 to run at a max. of 4.16GHz vs. the i7-920XM that I could set to run at a max. of 2.50GHz. In this case, to me it would seem like the i7-975 processor is the way to go and worth the extra price. Remember, I'm looking for the "Ultimate" in all components. Thanks for the comments thus far... btk_1

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The first response is your best answer.

Only addition I would make is more RAM, 9GB or more--anything else will be a matter of speculation, really.

You want "the best", just buy the newest released most expensive hardware, and relish in the fact that you have "the best hardware" but could have the same performance for much less money lol. Cost/Performance ratio is clearly not an issue here!

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btk_1 wrote :

It shows on the Intel website that the Core i7-920XM (is 2GHz, up to 3.20GHz with Turbo Boost).

You're comparing a desktop CPU to a mobile one... Check out the link I posted above, that's the desktop version of the processor.

Reply to jbakerlent

you want the ultimate best of the best build money could buy?

well here you go

drop the idea of the 975 for now there will be a hexacore i7 1025 out early next yr but if you want something for now get a 920

3x xfx 5870 (or later 5970)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150443

LIAN LI PC-P80 Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112159

3x in raid5 Western Digital Caviar Black WD2001FASS 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136456

2x ENERMAX Galaxy EVO EGX1250EWT 1250W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready
CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Compatible w/Core i7 Modular Active PFC Power Supply -

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817194046

2x CORSAIR DOMINATOR-GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 15000) Desktop Memory Model CMG6GX3M3A1866C7 - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145254

EVGA E760 CLASSIFIED "Overclocker's Pick" 3-Way SLI + PhysX 1366 Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
3 Way SLI, Digital PWM, E-Leet Utility and Vdroop control

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188048

Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202

Pioneer Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 5X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA Internal Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD Writer Model BDR-205BKS

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827129051

2x in raid0 OCZ Vertex Series OCZSSD2-1VTX250G 2.5" 250GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD) games and apps

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227396

OCZ Z-DRIVE OCZSSDPCIE-ZDP84256G PCI-E 250GB PCI Express x8 MLC Internal Solid state disk boot drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227497

Swiftech H20-220 Apex Ultima Liquid Cooling Kit

add http://www.frozencpu.com/products/ [...] 30c321s818

and we at bout $7000 in the red

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obsidian86 wrote :

you want the ultimate best of the best build money could buy?

well here you go

drop the idea of the 975 for now there will be a hexacore i7 1025 out early next yr but if you want something for now get a 920

3x xfx 5870 (or later 5970)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150443

LIAN LI PC-P80 Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112159

3x in raid5 Western Digital Caviar Black WD2001FASS 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136456

2x ENERMAX Galaxy EVO EGX1250EWT 1250W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready
CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Compatible w/Core i7 Modular Active PFC Power Supply -

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817194046

2x CORSAIR DOMINATOR-GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 15000) Desktop Memory Model CMG6GX3M3A1866C7 - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145254

EVGA E760 CLASSIFIED "Overclocker's Pick" 3-Way SLI + PhysX 1366 Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
3 Way SLI, Digital PWM, E-Leet Utility and Vdroop control

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188048

Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202

Pioneer Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 5X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA Internal Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD Writer Model BDR-205BKS

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827129051

2x in raid0 OCZ Vertex Series OCZSSD2-1VTX250G 2.5" 250GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD) games and apps

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227396

OCZ Z-DRIVE OCZSSDPCIE-ZDP84256G PCI-E 250GB PCI Express x8 MLC Internal Solid state disk boot drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227497

Swiftech H20-220 Apex Ultima Liquid Cooling Kit

add http://www.frozencpu.com/products/ [...] 30c321s818

and we at bout $7000 in the red

This brings to mind an old saying..."A fool and their money are soon separated"...

but, if you want the best of the best of the best, you better be ready to pay the most of the most of the most...

Makes one wonder if this is a legit build?

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Makes one wonder if this is a legit build?

Likewise, I didn't bother looking anything up for it. OP holds 5 posts, while I'm not typically going to hold that against someone, it seems as though it was more "for fun" than anything legit..

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