Hey guys,
I posted this thread originally in "prebuilt", but received ZERO response. So this is my 2nd try and getting some advice. I've tried to incorporate all the suggestions from the "before you post" guide and was hoping for advice for the following build, because I have a couple different levels to my requirements. If posting in two threads is inappropriate, I apologize in advance, but since no response to the first attempt, I thought this might be the better venue.
Approximate Purchase Date: two weeks or as soon as I’ve gotten some feedback and consolidate suggestions.
Parts Preferences: I would like to use an Intel CPU & Nvidia GPU, a 20" LED and Mid tower case)
Overclocking: not sure
SLI or Crossfire: SLI, Yes (eventually, especially if necessary for multi-monitor)
Budget Range: approx. $2000.00
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, avadirect.com, amazon.com
Country of Origin: USA but moving to the middle east
System Usage:
A) This system will be used overseas (currently in USA). The voltage overseas will be 230Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. Therefore all power supplies, monitors, ups, etc will have to be adaptable to this requirement.
B) I anticipate my system will be dual boot Windows 7 and Linux (Linux Mint 11) with the desire to move completely over to Linux once I have gained the confidence and knowledge base. Currently a Linux NEWBIE...but a linux Newbie with a dream!
C) I am NOT/NOT a gamer. The system will be used for pretty mundane home/office chores such as email/spreadsheets/downloading videos, and music, internet surfing, etc. however, i want to make sure it has the capacity to handle a Virtual Machine setup like Virtualbox or similar setup within Linux, because...
D) I also anticipate using the system for cyber forensics analysis: imaging, examining, restoring HDDs and peripheral media, etc within a Virtual Machine environment and using Open Source Forensic tools...so having removable HDD bays/drawers would be great and very convenient. (if you have better solutions than what I've laid out, I'd be happy to hear them.)
E) I hope to use compiz Fusion quite a bit to help transition my family to Linux, and want my GPU to handle compiz, dual monitors (eventually three monitors). I think the GTX 460 should do it, but not sure. Also think the 750W power supply list below, that will work overseas, should handle the aforementioned power needs.
So here’s my setup. Not sure if I’m closer to "overkill", "not enough" or "just right". Almost this entire list was obtained from AVADIRECT.com as I anticipate having AVADIRECT put this system together.
CASE: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower External 5.25" DriveBays: 5
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair, CMPSU-750TX TX series Power Supply, 750W, 80 Plus, 24-pin ATX12V EPS12V, Multi-GPU ready.
MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte, GA-Z68A-D3-B3, LGA 1155 Intel Z68, DDR3-21333 32GB /4, PCIe x16 CF /2, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 5/4 6Gb/s /2 , USB 3.0/2 HDA, GbLAN, BT, ATX Retail
PROCESSOR: intel: Core i5-2500K Quad Core 3.3Ghz, HD Graphics 3000, LGA 1155, 6MB L3 Cache, 32nm, 95W, EM64T EIST TB VT-x XD, Retail
RAM: G.Skill, 8GB, (2x4GB) RipJaws PC3-10600 DDR3 1333Mhz CL7 (7-7-7-21) 1.5V SDRAM, DIMM, Non-ECC
GPU (Graphics Card): EVGA, GeForce GTX 460 720MHz, 1GB GDDR5 3600MHz, PCIe x 16 SLI, 2x DVI+Mini+HDMI, Retail
HDD1: 120 GB,Intel 320 Series SSD MLC 270/130 MB/s, SATA 3 GB/s 2.5 inch (For the OS)
HDD2: Seagate, 1TB Barracuda 7200. 12, SATA 6 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 32MB Cache (For Data)
DVD Burner: Sony, AD-7261S Black, 24x DVD +/- R/RW Dual-Layer Burner w/ Lightscribe, SATA
Cooling: necessary?
Missing anything??
Total according to AVADIRECT: $1155.75
On a side note, I will also be purchasing:
-- two (2) Acer S201HLbd Black 20" 5ms LED-Backlight LCD monitor 250 cd/m2 ACM 12,000,000:1 (1000:1) $99.00 (eventually three)
-- Ergotech Triple Monitor Stand 100-D16-B03 = $245.00
--APC Smart-UPS 1000VA LCD 120V = $469.00 (REALLY not sure about this, obviously pretty expensive but am concerned about quality and consistency of the power supply while overseas, plus the need for it to run on 230volts/50hz)
--SOFTWARE: Based on my needs listed above: Is there any reason to go with the full version of Windows 7 or will an WIN 7 OEM from Newegg suffice? (from a loading and re-loading the OS stand point)
Thanks in advance!
I posted this thread originally in "prebuilt", but received ZERO response. So this is my 2nd try and getting some advice. I've tried to incorporate all the suggestions from the "before you post" guide and was hoping for advice for the following build, because I have a couple different levels to my requirements. If posting in two threads is inappropriate, I apologize in advance, but since no response to the first attempt, I thought this might be the better venue.
Approximate Purchase Date: two weeks or as soon as I’ve gotten some feedback and consolidate suggestions.
Parts Preferences: I would like to use an Intel CPU & Nvidia GPU, a 20" LED and Mid tower case)
Overclocking: not sure
SLI or Crossfire: SLI, Yes (eventually, especially if necessary for multi-monitor)
Budget Range: approx. $2000.00
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, avadirect.com, amazon.com
Country of Origin: USA but moving to the middle east
System Usage:
A) This system will be used overseas (currently in USA). The voltage overseas will be 230Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. Therefore all power supplies, monitors, ups, etc will have to be adaptable to this requirement.
B) I anticipate my system will be dual boot Windows 7 and Linux (Linux Mint 11) with the desire to move completely over to Linux once I have gained the confidence and knowledge base. Currently a Linux NEWBIE...but a linux Newbie with a dream!
C) I am NOT/NOT a gamer. The system will be used for pretty mundane home/office chores such as email/spreadsheets/downloading videos, and music, internet surfing, etc. however, i want to make sure it has the capacity to handle a Virtual Machine setup like Virtualbox or similar setup within Linux, because...
D) I also anticipate using the system for cyber forensics analysis: imaging, examining, restoring HDDs and peripheral media, etc within a Virtual Machine environment and using Open Source Forensic tools...so having removable HDD bays/drawers would be great and very convenient. (if you have better solutions than what I've laid out, I'd be happy to hear them.)
E) I hope to use compiz Fusion quite a bit to help transition my family to Linux, and want my GPU to handle compiz, dual monitors (eventually three monitors). I think the GTX 460 should do it, but not sure. Also think the 750W power supply list below, that will work overseas, should handle the aforementioned power needs.
So here’s my setup. Not sure if I’m closer to "overkill", "not enough" or "just right". Almost this entire list was obtained from AVADIRECT.com as I anticipate having AVADIRECT put this system together.
CASE: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower External 5.25" DriveBays: 5
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair, CMPSU-750TX TX series Power Supply, 750W, 80 Plus, 24-pin ATX12V EPS12V, Multi-GPU ready.
MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte, GA-Z68A-D3-B3, LGA 1155 Intel Z68, DDR3-21333 32GB /4, PCIe x16 CF /2, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 5/4 6Gb/s /2 , USB 3.0/2 HDA, GbLAN, BT, ATX Retail
PROCESSOR: intel: Core i5-2500K Quad Core 3.3Ghz, HD Graphics 3000, LGA 1155, 6MB L3 Cache, 32nm, 95W, EM64T EIST TB VT-x XD, Retail
RAM: G.Skill, 8GB, (2x4GB) RipJaws PC3-10600 DDR3 1333Mhz CL7 (7-7-7-21) 1.5V SDRAM, DIMM, Non-ECC
GPU (Graphics Card): EVGA, GeForce GTX 460 720MHz, 1GB GDDR5 3600MHz, PCIe x 16 SLI, 2x DVI+Mini+HDMI, Retail
HDD1: 120 GB,Intel 320 Series SSD MLC 270/130 MB/s, SATA 3 GB/s 2.5 inch (For the OS)
HDD2: Seagate, 1TB Barracuda 7200. 12, SATA 6 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 32MB Cache (For Data)
DVD Burner: Sony, AD-7261S Black, 24x DVD +/- R/RW Dual-Layer Burner w/ Lightscribe, SATA
Cooling: necessary?
Missing anything??
Total according to AVADIRECT: $1155.75
On a side note, I will also be purchasing:
-- two (2) Acer S201HLbd Black 20" 5ms LED-Backlight LCD monitor 250 cd/m2 ACM 12,000,000:1 (1000:1) $99.00 (eventually three)
-- Ergotech Triple Monitor Stand 100-D16-B03 = $245.00
--APC Smart-UPS 1000VA LCD 120V = $469.00 (REALLY not sure about this, obviously pretty expensive but am concerned about quality and consistency of the power supply while overseas, plus the need for it to run on 230volts/50hz)
--SOFTWARE: Based on my needs listed above: Is there any reason to go with the full version of Windows 7 or will an WIN 7 OEM from Newegg suffice? (from a loading and re-loading the OS stand point)
Thanks in advance!
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