Is it compatible

[xtremegamer2da-max]

hi i wanted to know if these 2 builds were compatible with themselves

build 1

i7 3930k cpu
DX79SI mobo
CM storm trooper case
16g kingston ram
three trifired and eyefinitied 7970's
corsair h100 liquid cooling
asus xonar sound card
sata 2tb hard drive
120g ssd
1000 watt atx psu
24x sony multi op drive
3 23" 3d monitors

build 2

i5 2500k cpu
asus h67 mobo
CM storm trooper case
8g kingston ram
radeon 6950
corsair h100 liquid cooling
1000 watt atx psu
sata 2tb hard drive
asus xonar sound card
24x sony multi op drive
19" widescreen monitor

 

[Mousemonkey]

This topic has been moved from the section CPU & Components to section Systems by Mousemonkey

 

[AdrianPerry]

I don't know all that much about the SOCKET 2011 build, but as for the second build.

In short, Yes everything is compatible, however.... I think the build needs some work in order to get best price vs performance. There's some big over-spending going on with some components.

Be aware that with a H67 motherboard, you won't be able to OC that i5-2500k. Buying a P67 or Z68 board would be recommended. OR, simply save a few $$/££ and get a non-K series i5.

Unless you seriously increase the amount spent on the motherboard for something with an NF200 chip allowing 3-way SLI/CF, you certainly don't need a 1000w PSU with CF6950's, 750w would be enough, 850w MORE than enough.

RAM - Not sure what speed RAM your looking at, but SandyBridge doesn't mix well will 1600MHz RAM at 1.65v (Kingston HyperX) - look for 1.5v 1600MHz RAM if this is what your aiming for. G.SKill and Corsair are popular choices.

Full Size ATX is also probably a waste for that build, however its obviously down to preference.

 

[AdrianPerry]

Having a look over the first build, I might be wrong, but from what I can tell the motherboard is an ATX not E-ATX. Not sure if it even supports more than 2 GPU's in SLI?

Even if it does support Tri-fire with 7970's, i'm almost positive you'll have no space on the motherboard to fit the sound card in as well as 3 GPU's.....?

1000w PSU might also be pushing it with 3 cards, id be looking maybe closer to 1200w. And certainly a GOLD rated 80PLUS unit with what it's being expected to run.