Can I please have some opinions? =)

[intel1502]

Hey guys im planning on buying a new build from www.umart.com.au - based on the Gold coast; Australia.

What i hope to get :

CPU : i7 870 X4 @2.93Ghz
CPU Cooler: Coolermaster V6 GT
Motherboard: Asus P7H55DM-PRO 1156
RAM: 4GB (2x2gb) MachXtreme 1600mhz CL9 (I might possibly install another 2x2 kit myself if i can find funds later)
HDD: 1TB Seagate SATAII 7200RPM
GPU: eVGA Nvidia GTX460 Superclocked - External exhaust edition
Optical Drive: Samsung 22x Black SATA
Case: Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced (window)
PSU: Coolermaster 700W w/ Modular

What I have:
OS: Copy of win7 64-bit
Spyware: Bullguard Defence ( I really like this )
Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3500DPI Gaming MOuse
K/B: Razer Lycosa Backlit Gaming keyboard
Monitor: Acer G225HQ

A TP-LINK internet USB

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/8941/scoobydooby.png



I am still extremely noob at this and want to know if im getting a shitty mobo or whatever because i wanna be able to plug in my kb / mouse / wireless headset / internet USB / flash Drive simutaniously and want to run 5-6 LED Coolermaster Fans in my case on top of the beast V6... all opinions welcome... please help cos im a n00b

 

[Mr Pizza]

Just get the V6 and add a fan, or a 212+... or some noctua crap (its only crap if its not the nh-d14 )

RAM is C9 and that's pretty bad.. you want to look for C7. You don't need for than 4gb for gaming. Get a Spinpoint f3 hard drive if you guys have them. i5 760 is the same thing..

That site is so hard to navigate, whoever designed it was somewhat unintelligent.

 

[intel1502]

1. the i7 has hyperthreading and a higher clock speed
2. *changes HDD to f3*
3. I have no idea about RAMs "CL" and i do intend to overclock, would my mobo support CL7?
4. I am bent on getting case fans because it makes it perrrty ( ide spend an extra 100 if i need 2 )
5. yeah, the site isnt that fun to use but its the only computer store within a 10 mile radius

 

[obsidian86]

http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=54&bid=4&sid=52897

this is just as good as the v6

get this ram its cheaper,faster and excellent

http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=153&bid=4&sid=51533

get a proper p55 board

http://www.umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4

hope you getting this hard drive

http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=129&bid=4&sid=27639

get the 1gb gtx 460

that psu is ok but this is a good alternative even for 2 gtx 460's

http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=&&bid=4&sid=50911

 

[wielander]

3. I have no idea about RAMs "CL" and i do intend to overclock, would my mobo support CL7?

Yes, your motherboard will support CL7. It also would support significantly lower latency ram if it was available. The CAS latency of DDR3 is just as important for performance as the frequency. Lower latency ram is better, obviously. You can overclock lower latency ram higher by "loosening" the timings. You can run higher frequency ram at lower latencies (usually) by lowering its frequency.
DDR3 1333 CL5/6 ~performs similarly to~ DDR3 1600 CL7 ~performs similarly to~ DDR3 2000 CL9

 

[intel1502]

1. I am really wanting a V6 not only for airflow ( oh god this sounds corny but here we go ) but i want the inside of my case to look "nice"
2. ram looks good, thankyou =]
3. that link takes me to the homepage =\
4. i am getting that harddrive, yes
5. I do plan on getting 2 460s but i dont see how this is better than a 700W... (sorry, im only 13 y/o )

 

[obsidian86]

get the gigabyte p55 or asus p55 board


the hx 650 uses higher quality components

you want to learn more bout power supplies start here

http://www.jonnyguru.com/

cooler master is ok with some of its power supplies but in Australia the price point is too inflated corsair is one of the best of the best, and look at the warranty length 7 years from corsair and im sure the coolermaster is less

 

[intel1502]

* NEW * Build

CPU : i7 870 X4 @2.93Ghz
CPU Cooler: Coolermaster V6 GT
Motherboard: Asus P7P55D-E-Pro
RAM: 4GB ?!!??!
HDD: 1TB Spinpoint Samsung F3 SATAII
GPU: eVGA Nvidia 1GB GTX460 Superclocked/External exhaust edition
Optical Drive: Samsung 22x Black SATA
Case: Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced (window)
PSU: Corsair HX-650W

What I have:
OS: Copy of win7 64-bit
Spyware: Bullguard Defence ( I really like this )
Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3500DPI Gaming MOuse
K/B: Razer Lycosa Backlit Gaming keyboard
Monitor: Acer G225HQ

A TP-LINK internet USB



I am still unsure about the ram because i dont know how to overclock it and probably dont plan to ...

 

[obsidian86]

the ram i recommended will work overclock or not,any ram will really

you getting a top line cooler and not overclocking? well you can get into it in time but enjoy your pc and learn as much as you can bout it

 

[intel1502]

no, im overlcocking CPU, but not the RAM... read preciselierer .. *facepalm*

opinions on this? : http://umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=54&bid=4&sid=53865

 

[obsidian86]

its ok the new one is much better tho the h70,but this is just as good as the h50

http://umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=54&bid=4&sid=65014

anb overclocking the cpu involves clocking the ram

 

[intel1502]

I have finally come up with a "final" build (opinions please )

CPU: Intel Core i5 760 Processor LGA1156 2.80GHz 8MB Cache CPU

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper N620 Cooler 6 Heat Pipes

Motherboard: Asus P7H55D-M Pro LGA1156 4DDR3 GLAN 1PCIEx16 mATX HDMI HD AUDIO

RAM: Corsair CMG4GX3M2B1600C7 4GB (2x XMS3 2GB) PC-12800 (1600MHz) DDR3 RAM

HDD:Samsung 1TB Spinpoint F3 SATA II 7200RPM 32M

GPU: Sapphire HD5850 1G GDDR5 PCIE 2D HDMI ( this is a sexy card and i love the red trim on it that you can see through case windows)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST SATA DVDRW

Case: CoolerMaster RC-692-KWN2 Advanced Bay Tower Gaming Case

PSU: Corsair HX-650 ATX Power Supply, 140mm Fan

Extras: 3-4 Blue led fans (2x 140mm for top, 2x 80mm for one each side of case) 2x120 Integrated, 1 intake and 1 exhaust

Total for tower ( excluding; lcd monitor, OS, KB/Mouse, Wireless internet USB )

1523 AU$

 

[obsidian86]

that board wont be effective in running 2 cards in future you need a p55 board for that

 

[intel1502]

kk, done. how far do you think i can overclock the cpu with that fan and a little bit of paste ( keep in mind ive got a 4-5 / 140mm fan case setup )

 

[intel1502]

bump?

 

[wielander]

kk, done. how far do you think i can overclock the cpu with that fan and a little bit of paste ( keep in mind ive got a 4-5 / 140mm fan case setup )

You'll be able to push it about as far a the CPU can go; you'll meet the processors limit before you have cooling problems. How far a CPU can be overclocked varies significantly. It'll likely be between 3.8 and 4.4GHz.