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williamrussellajb   02-13-2012 at 08:33:27 AM

Hello Everyone at Tom's

I haven't updated my computer since the intel core 2 duo was cool :) .. With that said it's time for me to upgrade this slow computer. I want to build a nice gaming RIG that can also run the mac VM's (for work).

Parts reusing:
What I currently have:
Power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006
I believe my power supply is OK 750 Watts with a 32 rail. - It caught on fire once :non: but I replaced the fan and everything has been OK for about a year.

[b]Video Card: Radeon HD 6870 2GB 256-bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150563

Parts I could use but shouldn't:
Ram[/b]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231417
I don't want this ram anymore since it's only 1333.


What I've been looking to upgrade
I would love to get the 2600k for a little overclocking.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115070

The motherboard I'm really torn about and its a huge reason I'm here.
I don't plan on getting SLI anytime soon... so I don't need the z68 motherboard then right?

ASUS Sabertooth X58
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131665
$194.99 6×240pin (24GB ram)

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131702
199.99 4×240pin (32GB)

What's the difference from the x58 and the P67?
Anyone suggest a motherboard for around $225?

Ram?:
Would love to have around 24 GB of ram with these VM's for work.
I'm completely open for suggestions.

SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820211569

\\\ UPDATE to motherboard
I believe I would like to get the SMART cache SSD installed. How should I go about this?


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williamrussellajb   02-13-2012 at 10:28:16 AM

So Difficult to choose a motherboard.

How is AsROCK?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157263

maybe a x79?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157284

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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 10:49:14 AM

Hi there williamrussellajb,

Do u edit video or audio or other creative tasks?

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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 10:51:07 AM

williamrussellajb wrote :

So Difficult to choose a motherboard.

How is AsROCK?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157263

maybe a x79?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157284


x79 is not compatible with 2600K.

I would not get this ASRock, even that is a great mobo, because 1 fact. The warranty is only 2 years.

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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 10:57:33 AM

I'd say, this is probably best u can get for the $200. It is very good mobo.
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI + PCIE 3.0, Bluetooth

$204.99 + FREE SHIPPING

Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131790

And if u want to add another card later, its all ready. With bonanza of the features and strong OC. It is also ready for the future CPU compatibility.

http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/13-131-790-Z05?$S300W$

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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 11:01:04 AM

Sure, u can reuse the RAM and OC it to 1600MHz without any issue, and with a click of the mouse : )

Unless u do the video tasks, and want to get 16GB of the RAM : ) I would get 16GB as it is dirt cheap now.

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML16GX3M4A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820233198

http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/20-233-198-TS?$S300W$

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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 11:07:55 AM

With that mobo and low profile RAM u can OC with the aftermarket cooler u can go up to 5.0GHz.

 

Thermaltake Frio Overclocking-Ready Intel Core i7 (six-core ready) & i5 Compatible Five 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans Intel & AMD Universal CPU Cooler CLP0564

 

$54.99+FREE SHIPPING
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835106150

 

http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/35-106-150-Z06?$S300W$


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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 11:11:49 AM

What's the difference from the x58 and the P67?



These mobos are for 2 different CPU's. P67 would be for the 2600K.

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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 11:14:14 AM

Try to match the quality of the components.

Get instead this SSD @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227706

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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 11:17:13 AM

UPDATE to motherboard
I believe I would like to get the SMART cache SSD installed. How should I go about this?


Forget about that, if u are getting SSD like that above, install all , the system + apps + page file on that directly and there is no need to cache it anymore. It would be good, if your system would be on the HDD.

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Nikorr   02-13-2012 at 11:22:33 AM

Your GPU is great, use that : )
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Ram?:
Would love to have around 24 GB of ram with these VM's for work.
I'm completely open for suggestions.


U should use with 2600K , dual kit.

32GB 16GB 8GB - assuming u have x 64bit windows.

For more than 16GB RAM, u need Win7 Pro, Ultimate, Enterprise.

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 06:12:18 AM

Nikorr wrote :

Hi there williamrussellajb,

Do u edit video or audio or other creative tasks?



No video editing, mostly I run eclipse or multiple VM's for different software testing ( I work as a software QA engineer)
This PC will be for gaming and mostly multitasking with work (multiple applications + every web browser open you can think of), eclipse IDE, VM's (Mac, windows, linux).

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 06:16:12 AM

Nikorr wrote :

I'd say, this is probably best u can get for the $200. It is very good mobo.
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI + PCIE 3.0, Bluetooth

$204.99 + FREE SHIPPING

Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131790

And if u want to add another card later, its all ready. With bonanza of the features and strong OC. It is also ready for the future CPU compatibility.

http://images17.newegg.com/is/imag [...] 05?$S300W$



I'm sold :)
MAX 32 GB but the 8GB ram is very pricy.. so it looks like I'll have 16 GB. 16 GB should be plenty then :) -

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Nikorr   02-14-2012 at 06:17:44 AM

williamrussellajb wrote :

No video editing, mostly I run eclipse or multiple VM's for different software testing ( I work as a software QA engineer)
This PC will be for gaming and mostly multitasking with work (multiple applications + every web browser open you can think of), eclipse IDE, VM's (Mac, windows, linux).


All u need than, is 2500K and some beefy GPU : ))

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 06:17:55 AM

Nikorr wrote :

Sure, u can reuse the RAM and OC it to 1600MHz without any issue, and with a click of the mouse : )

Unless u do the video tasks, and want to get 16GB of the RAM : ) I would get 16GB as it is dirt cheap now.

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML16GX3M4A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820233198

http://images17.newegg.com/is/imag [...] TS?$S300W$



Killer Reviews, I'm sold again :)

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 06:18:39 AM

Nikorr wrote :

Try to match the quality of the components.

Get instead this SSD @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227706



Yes :) 500 Read 500 write.

Added to the checkout :)

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 06:19:38 AM

Nikorr wrote :

Your GPU is great, use that : )
--

Ram?:
Would love to have around 24 GB of ram with these VM's for work.
I'm completely open for suggestions.


U should use with 2600K , dual kit.

32GB 16GB 8GB - assuming u have x 64bit windows.

For more than 16GB RAM, u need Win7 Pro, Ultimate, Enterprise.



Currently I'm running windows 7 ultimate so I'm good there. The 32 GB of ram looks pricy so I guess I'll stick to 16GB.

And nikorr ... I've never had someone so helpful on the internet. You are an amazing person. Thank you so much for helping me!!!


Message edited by williamrussellajb on 02-14-2012 at 06:21:17 AM
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Nikorr   02-14-2012 at 06:22:04 AM

When u match quality and performance parts, u don't have any config problems. Quality mobo is the center piece of the PC + great CPU + RAM + SSD = very fast PC already. Add fast GPU and u can do anything : )

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 06:34:49 AM

Nikorr wrote :

When u match quality and performance parts, u don't have any config problems. Quality mobo is the center piece of the PC + great CPU + RAM + SSD = very fast PC already. Add fast GPU and u can do anything : )



I'm checking out with it as we speak :) Grand-total with a dvd burner $998 :) Right on the money!

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Nikorr   02-14-2012 at 06:36:06 AM

williamrussellajb wrote :

I'm checking out with it as we speak :) Grand-total with a dvd burner $998 :) Right on the money!


And if u can stay on the budget, its always the best : )

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 06:46:13 AM

With my video card... would it be worth it do go SLI? I mostly just play www.swtor.com maybe a little MWF3.. or is that just bragging rights?

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Nikorr   02-14-2012 at 06:51:16 AM

Well, if u add another HD 6870, no need to comment : )

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 08:03:47 AM

I grabbed this just now.
http://www.onewayfurniture.com/osu [...] 10770.html

decent desk I think, I hope the keyboard space and mouse space is enough.

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williamrussellajb   02-14-2012 at 08:05:35 AM


LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106289
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Item #: N82E16813131790

Thermaltake Frio Overclocking-Ready Intel Core i7 (six-core ready) & i5 Compatible Five 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans Intel ...
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OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3-120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820227706
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CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML16GX3M4A1600C9B
Item #: N82E16820233198
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Item #: N82E16819115070
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Saitek Eclipse II Illuminated Keyboard
Item #: N82E16823175001
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Nikorr   02-14-2012 at 08:35:49 AM

williamrussellajb wrote :

I grabbed this just now.
http://www.onewayfurniture.com/osu [...] 10770.html

decent desk I think, I hope the keyboard space and mouse space is enough.


Looks nice, contemporary and clutter free : )) Simple, but effective design. I like it.
And the price is great!

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/furniture-sale_2198_3779491665

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Nikorr   02-14-2012 at 08:40:48 AM

I am sure, u will like it. The SSD will make it start insanely fast.

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williamrussellajb   02-19-2012 at 03:25:13 AM

Nikorr maybe you can help me.
I have installed everything you recommended but when I'm browsing the web (firefox, IE,) The screens turn black for 5 seconds and then turn back on with the message " display driver stopped responding and has recovered "
I tried to turn my voltage on the cpu to 1.35 and the memory to 1.6 (didn't help)

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