Build Opinions Please

Joeychgo

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I havent built a computer in many years. SO, I'm looking for opinions on this build before I begin. Opinions, advice, etc is appreciated.

Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600K
ASUS P8P67 DELUXE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
ASUS ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video ...
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power ...
COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Advanced Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
HITACHI Deskstar 7K3000 HDS723015BLA642 (0F12114) 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9



2 things specifically I'm wondering... (but please share all opinions)

Should I spend the extra dough and move up to a six core intel?
I've seen some builds with a SSD as a boot drive. WHat are the benefits of this?

Thank you.
 
don't bother with the 6-core intel. They are actually worse performers in everyday use compared to the Sandy bridge.

the 750W PSU is overkill, even if you plan to eventually do SLI. 500-550W for single GPU, 650W for SLI is all you need for a 560ti.

I'd change the Hitachi out for a Samsung Spinpoint F3 or Seagate 7200.12 Hard drive instead

The primary use of an SSD is MUCH laster load times (Windows boot in 15 seconds instead of a minute, Games load in similarly short times), but doen't add any FPS.
 

Joeychgo

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OK - how about the HD as:
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
 

sowexly

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Depending on the apps 40-120GBs as 40 should cover you for an OS and most common apps, you could use a larger drive for extras like games etc.
 

Joeychgo

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OK - so lets say I get both the HD and the SSD - any complications in assembling the system like that?

How is this for an SSD?
Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
 

klaykid

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Corsair has nice RAM, that is good. A little expensive, but good RAM.

On newegg their PSU calculator said that an enthusiast MOBO, sli 560 ti, and 8 gb ram would need 750w. I think you'll be fine with the 750w or higher.
 

klaykid

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Ok, thanks.

From what I.. attempted to use that (lol) it said ~550w. I think a 650w would be good.
 

Joeychgo

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If I go with the 2 drives, the ssd and the standard hd, do I need a special card or do they just plug into this motherboard?

Also -- what about a sound card?
 
the SSD acts just like a normal hard drive, uses the same SATA ports as the regular hard drive. Nothing special at all.


Unless you are a professional musician, there is no reason to get a sound card, onboard is more than adequate for good sound and gaming.