Home System Build Advice - New I5

[russelldennis]

I am looking for advice on an Intel i5 System. Got a good deal on an I5 at Micro Center (158.00). I am looking for recommendations on everything else.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within the next 30 days. Picking up components now

BUDGET RANGE: under 600 after rebates. Potentially lower based on deals.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Java Development, Java Servers, JDE, etc. / Gaming / Video

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, Micro Center (live close to 1)

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel

OVERCLOCKING: Yes

CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x1200 /// plus or minus

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like a quiet PC, running Linux 2.6.31 kernel / Ubuntu 9.10 / Gnome 2.28 desktop

These are some of my current selections

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=16701547

 

[EXT64]

I can't see your wishlist, it just takes me to login. Could you just copy and paste the original links in? Thanks.

 

[russelldennis]

Sure.. sorry about that.. These are just some of the things I found. I am wide open for some deals.
Video Card Choices
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MSI R4670-MD512 Radeon HD 4670 $45.99 (after ship & rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131178

POWERCOLOR AX4650 512MD2-H Radeon HD 4650 512MB $39.99 (after rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131178

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 $158.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317379

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler - Retail $37.48 -$3.00 Instant $34.48
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5 $59.99 -$5.00 Instant $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

BIOSTAR TP55 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard $94.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0319624

AZZA Orion 201 black/silver SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $29.00 (after rebate)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0312846

OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready (Already purchased for 29.00)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022

Memory (6 or 4)??
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OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) $119 (After rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365

OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) $129.99 $89.99 (after rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227478

 

[EXT64]

Ah, ok. First, i5 is 2 DIMMs (or 4) only. The triple channel stuff is for i7. The video card choices are good for non/light gaming.

 

[vznoobie12]

Good alternative if you prefer g.skill and don't mind spending $7 more. Same timings, lower voltage:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231318&cm_re=g.skill_eco-_-20-231-318-_-Product

I'd pick up a f3 if it's available when you buy. Better than 7200.12 if you wanna min/max but 7200.12 is good as well.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181&cm_re=spinpoint_f3-_-22-152-181-_-Product

Save some money and get a hyper 212+:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=hyper_212%2b-_-35-103-065-_-Product

Otherwise, looks good!

 

[cyberkuberiah]

Good alternative if you prefer g.skill and don't mind spending $7 more. Same timings, lower voltage:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231318&cm_re=g.skill_eco-_-20-231-318-_-Product

I'd pick up a f3 if it's available when you buy. Better than 7200.12 if you wanna min/max but 7200.12 is good as well.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181&cm_re=spinpoint_f3-_-22-152-181-_-Product

Save some money and get a hyper 212+:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=hyper_212%2b-_-35-103-065-_-Product

Otherwise, looks good!

as a testimonial , i have all these three (tried for f3 500gb/platter , no stock) .

the hyper 212 is really a gem of a design , it cost me less yet stands up to more expensive coolers in performance . fits cleanly in my UD2 (small mAtx mobo) . the fan supplied with it (u can add one later on the other side) is quiet and doesnt bother me .

if u are planning on moderate overclocks , like 3.2-3.4 , u can also go for cooler master TX3 , only for 20 dollars .

 

[EXT64]

That is nice to hear that the 212 is quiet. I haven't built mine yet but I could see it was well designed and would cool well. The only part I was unsure of was the quality of the fan. Did you use the paste that came with the fan or something different (like AS5)? Thanks.

 

[vznoobie12]

I use a hyper 212+ on my i5 as well.

Fans and airflow aren't my forte, but it cools well. I'm also using an old antec tri-cool I had in a push/pull setup. I spent the extra pocket change on as5, and after the curing time these are my temps. Sidenote: ambient temperature: ~21-24c

~34-37c idle
~63-68c full load

 

[cyberkuberiah]

That is nice to hear that the 212 is quiet. I haven't built mine yet but I could see it was well designed and would cool well. The only part I was unsure of was the quality of the fan. Did you use the paste that came with the fan or something different (like AS5)? Thanks.

yeah the CM fan is quiet , i am using the paste that came with it ...

 

[EXT64]

Yeah, i have tons of paste lying around from old builds. I know AS5once was the best, but I think they said you are supposed to reapply it once a year or something. I might still use it, and just keep an eye on temps.