Hi,
I'm planning on building a i7-920 rig with a budget of $1300-1400.
I plan on using it for graphic design and video editing (also probably some 3d rendering) and some gaming on the side. This is my first build but I've already done some research and have selected a few parts.
Please give some comments and recommendations, thanks.
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week or the next
BUDGET RANGE: $1300-1400
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:
graphic design & video editing, gaming (Fallout 3, L4D2 and the like), internet
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, amazon.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Qatar
PARTS PREFERENCES: Any reliable brand
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Reliability and upgrade-ability are primary concerns
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Parts Selected:
CPU: Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
**RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9 - Retail
OS & PROGRAM HDD: Intel X25-V SSDSA2MP040G2R5 2.5" 40GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Retail
FILE HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
GPU: SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100283VXL Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
CPU COOLER: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
(I will purchase a case and optical drive from local shops)
**Chose DDR3 1333 instead of DDR3 1600 because the mobo only supports DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800, not really sure if that's how it works...
I'm planning on building a i7-920 rig with a budget of $1300-1400.
I plan on using it for graphic design and video editing (also probably some 3d rendering) and some gaming on the side. This is my first build but I've already done some research and have selected a few parts.
Please give some comments and recommendations, thanks.
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week or the next
BUDGET RANGE: $1300-1400
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:
graphic design & video editing, gaming (Fallout 3, L4D2 and the like), internet
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, amazon.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Qatar
PARTS PREFERENCES: Any reliable brand
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Reliability and upgrade-ability are primary concerns
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Parts Selected:
CPU: Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
**RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9 - Retail
OS & PROGRAM HDD: Intel X25-V SSDSA2MP040G2R5 2.5" 40GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Retail
FILE HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
GPU: SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100283VXL Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
CPU COOLER: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
(I will purchase a case and optical drive from local shops)
**Chose DDR3 1333 instead of DDR3 1600 because the mobo only supports DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800, not really sure if that's how it works...