New i7-950 Build - Comments Please...

[Normstar]

Gents - Please give me your thoughts on this i7-950 build. Not much into gaming, I just want a system that will kick butt for a long time and run whatever I throw at it: mostly business, internet, basic stuff.... thanks in advance for the help!


CPU & Ram - Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
Item #: N82E16819115211
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK
Item #: N82E16820227365
Combo - $423.99

MB - GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$209.99

SSD - OCZ Agility 2 OCZSSD2-2AGTE60G 2.5" 60GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820227542
$129.99

DVD - LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-98 LightScribe Support
$25.99

Case - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$99.99

HD - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$74.99

GPU - EVGA 01G-P3-1450-TR GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
$124.99

PSU - Antec TruePower New TP-550 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply
$79.99

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
$99.99

SUBTOTAL (after rebates) - $1270

 

[Guest]

Savings Total Price
1

XFX HD-577X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814150462
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate


$149.99
1

Antec TruePower New TP-550 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ...
Item #: N82E16817371020
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate


$119.99
$79.99
1

OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820227551
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$25.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card


$269.99
$244.99
1

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129042
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
SAMSUNG EcoGreen F2 HD103SI 1TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822152173
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
-$10.00 Combo


$129.94
$109.94
1

Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
Item #: N82E16819115211
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
GIGABYTE GA-X58-USB3 LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128456
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
-$14.99 Combo


$489.98
$459.99
1

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116758
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 998947
Item #: N82E16820226155
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$30.00 Combo
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate


$264.98
$234.98
Subtotal: $1,279.88

 

[Proximon]

What does "not much into gaming" mean? The only reason to get a GTS 450 or a 5770 is for gaming.

Likewise, a TP-550 is not the best choice for a non-gaming rig.

You would be better off saving some on those two items and getting a larger SSD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231378

What resolution monitor?

Are you planning to overclock?

 

[karma831]

Its a bit overkill for a "non-gaming" build but I did a one anyways.

For basic things a cheaper AMD quad core build with on-board video would do just fine.

Promo for the ram...
$10 off w/ promo code EMCZZYX22, ends 11/15

 

[Normstar]

"not much into gaming" - means I always thinkI may play some games, but in reality I will probably stick to my Xbox 360 for that. Call of Duty, Madden and Gears of War for me. I just want a killer system that will handle anything I throw at it for a long time.

I am going to hold off on the Monitor for now, but eventually get a big high-res one. I do plan to overclock as well - again, may not be necessary, but I figure what the heck.

Why no TP550? Is it just overkill, should i go with fewer watts? This is so confusing, there are just so many darn choices!!!!

Thank you for the advice....

AN

 

[sp12]

There's no such thing as futureproofing. If I were in your situation I would get an AMD quad based build with a 6850 then keep the rest of the money for an upgrade later.

 

[Normstar]

There's no such thing as futureproofing. If I were in your situation I would get an AMD quad based build with a 6850 then keep the rest of the money for an upgrade later.

SP - why a 6850? Is a $200 gpu overkill if I am not gaming?

 

[sp12]

I thought you mentioned light gaming. And don't pay more than 180$ for one.

 

[Normstar]

I thought you mentioned light gaming. And don't pay more than 180$ for one.

What about the GTS450 for $82? Is the 6850 that much better?

 

[reaper2794]

Sigh, console gamers...

 

[Normstar]

Sigh, console gamers...

ha, c'mon Reaper! Convince me... I honestly do not know, what is the advantage to PC gaming? I enjoy playing on my 55" plasma and online with other guys my age (i am 35). thanks

 

[vindictive]

. Customization of your system, more hard core players = harder challenge. More control For example: like in cod you can lean left and right, 1 button to stay in a scope, 1 button that is only scoped till you let go.
Only disadvantage is if you can't afford a good pc, and you can't have fiends come over and sit on the couch and play a game. Unless they also have a pc to game with.