New build

ETR3(SS) · 02-10-10, 08:13 PM

I'm finally building a new computer after 7 years and thought I'd run my build by some here for input/opinions/advice. This will be my 3rd self built comp. SO here's the link to my newegg wish list.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=10441154

CaptainHaplo · 02-10-10, 08:35 PM

OK - your going rather large on the PS (planning on crossfire in the future?) - but stay away from Thermaltake.

Look into this one instead.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817702015

BFG makes a great PS - VERY solid, good with spikey power, and you can't beat a lifetime warranty - especially at 120 bucks cheaper. I use a 1000W in my machine and LOVE it!

I take it the 80G drive is for the OS, 300G for games? Is 300Gb's enough? Your spending money on the "speed" factor - but your probably not going to get your money's worth when you compare the limited size. You may want to consider a bigger drive - because 300Gb's won't hold that much nowadays....

I would be complaining over not getting OEM pricing on the OS since your building a complete system - but they dont offer OEM for single users looks like. Bummer.

All in all some great choices there. Keep an eye on temps once you start loading her down more. Have fun!

ETR3(SS) · 02-10-10, 08:51 PM

You've got my plans figured out pretty good. I am planning on going SLI sometime in the future, but figured all I need is one card to make it work for the moment. That PS looks good I think I'll swap those out then. Oh and I found an OEM for WIN7 Pro so I'll swap that out to lower costs as well. The hard drive I was really thinking about, would 300 be enough? For now yes, for later...? So I'll probably play it safe and up that to 1TB. Heat.

I underestimated heat on my first build, so that's been a major focus for this build.

Reece · 02-10-10, 09:15 PM

I just purchased this case, I fell in love with it (takes awhile for the full page to load):

http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?Idx=349

FIREWALL · 02-10-10, 09:32 PM

Here's a case that will play hell with your budget.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=T925-3022

Reece · 02-10-10, 10:09 PM

Boy is that ever is so ugly!! and only $800!

ETR3(SS) · 02-10-10, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

I just purchased this case, I fell in love with it (takes awhile for the full page to load):

http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?Idx=349

That's a pretty nice case there too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Here's a case that will play hell with your budget.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=T925-3022

I could buy a Wal Mart computer for that price!

JSLTIGER · 02-10-10, 10:36 PM

Make sure you go with a 64 bit version of Windows 7 and not the 32 bit version, otherwise you'll be very unhappy when you can only access 3GB of the 12GB of RAM.

ETR3(SS) · 02-11-10, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSLTIGER

Make sure you go with a 64 bit version of Windows 7 and not the 32 bit version, otherwise you'll be very unhappy when you can only access 3GB of the 12GB of RAM.

Thanks for the heads up!

Arclight · 02-11-10, 10:14 AM

You're not planning on overclocking, right? Kingston is nice, but they aren't overclockers.

Maybe throw in a tube of high-grade thermal paste.

JSLTIGER · 02-11-10, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

Maybe throw in a tube of high-grade thermal paste.

If you decide to do that, go with Arctic Silver 5. By far the best on the market.

FIREWALL · 02-11-10, 11:22 AM

The best part is you have the satisfaction of building it yourself.

You'll know what makes it tic.

Arclight · 02-11-10, 11:27 AM

And what doesn't.

Damn lockups.

wetgoat · 02-13-10, 10:26 AM

Just got home with new build. Been using and abusing the same computer for 7 years. P4 2.8 HT, 2g ddr1 ram, agp vid card, win xp. It was top of the line in 2003, but these days most of you guys have left me in the dust! With the help of my brother-in-law (who just happens to own a computer shop) I was able to get enough money together for a new one.

Phenom 2 quad 945, 4g ddr2 1066 ram,2 wd750 black hard drives configured in raid o, ati 5770 viv card, win 7 64bit. Am amazed and freaked out by the speed of this thing! Haven't seen the wife or the dog in two days. They may have left and I just don't know it yet. I hope not, because I really liked that dog.

ETR3(SS) · 02-13-10, 11:10 AM

That's about my story too. I've had my current computer for about 7 years and it's time for it to retire to internet only. But I ordered the parts for the new one now, should all be here by the end of next week.

02-10-10, 08:13 PM	#1
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	New build I'm finally building a new computer after 7 years and thought I'd run my build by some here for input/opinions/advice. This will be my 3rd self built comp. SO here's the link to my newegg wish list. http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=10441154 __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

02-10-10, 08:35 PM	#2
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	OK - your going rather large on the PS (planning on crossfire in the future?) - but stay away from Thermaltake. Look into this one instead. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817702015 BFG makes a great PS - VERY solid, good with spikey power, and you can't beat a *lifetime* warranty - especially at 120 bucks cheaper. I use a 1000W in my machine and LOVE it! I take it the 80G drive is for the OS, 300G for games? Is 300Gb's enough? Your spending money on the "speed" factor - but your probably not going to get your money's worth when you compare the limited size. You may want to consider a bigger drive - because 300Gb's won't hold that much nowadays.... I would be complaining over not getting OEM pricing on the OS since your building a complete system - but they dont offer OEM for single users looks like. Bummer. All in all some great choices there. Keep an eye on temps once you start loading her down more. Have fun! __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

02-10-10, 08:51 PM	#3
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	You've got my plans figured out pretty good. I am planning on going SLI sometime in the future, but figured all I need is one card to make it work for the moment. That PS looks good I think I'll swap those out then. Oh and I found an OEM for WIN7 Pro so I'll swap that out to lower costs as well. The hard drive I was really thinking about, would 300 be enough? For now yes, for later...? So I'll probably play it safe and up that to 1TB. Heat. I underestimated heat on my first build, so that's been a major focus for this build. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

02-10-10, 09:15 PM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,812 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I just purchased this case, I fell in love with it (takes awhile for the full page to load): http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?Idx=349 __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

02-10-10, 09:32 PM	#5
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Here's a case that will play hell with your budget. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=T925-3022 __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-10-10, 10:09 PM	#6
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,812 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Boy is that ever is so ugly!! and only $800! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

02-10-10, 10:36 PM	#8
JSLTIGER The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parkland, FL, USA Posts: 1,437 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Make sure you go with a 64 bit version of Windows 7 and not the 32 bit version, otherwise you'll be very unhappy when you can only access 3GB of the 12GB of RAM. __________________ Thor: Intel Core i7 4770K\|ASUS Z87Pro\|32GB DDR3 RAM\|11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080Ti Black\|256GB Crucial M4 SSD+2TB WD HDD\|4X LG BD-RE\|32" Acer Predator Z321QU 165Hz G-Sync (2540x1440)\|Logitech Z-323 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Pro Explorer (MSI GL63 8RE-629 Laptop): Intel Core i7 8750H\|16GB DDR4 RAM\|6GB GeForce GTX 1060\|128GB SSD+1TB HDD\|15.6" Widescreen (1920x1080)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Home

02-11-10, 10:14 AM	#10
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	You're not planning on overclocking, right? Kingston is nice, but they aren't overclockers. Maybe throw in a tube of high-grade thermal paste. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

02-11-10, 11:22 AM	#12
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	The best part is you have the satisfaction of building it yourself. You'll know what makes it tic. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-11-10, 11:27 AM	#13
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	And what doesn't. Damn lockups. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

02-13-10, 10:26 AM	#14
wetgoat Loader Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 87 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Just got home with new build. Been using and abusing the same computer for 7 years. P4 2.8 HT, 2g ddr1 ram, agp vid card, win xp. It was top of the line in 2003, but these days most of you guys have left me in the dust! With the help of my brother-in-law (who just happens to own a computer shop) I was able to get enough money together for a new one. Phenom 2 quad 945, 4g ddr2 1066 ram,2 wd750 black hard drives configured in raid o, ati 5770 viv card, win 7 64bit. Am amazed and freaked out by the speed of this thing! Haven't seen the wife or the dog in two days. They may have left and I just don't know it yet. I hope not, because I really liked that dog.

02-13-10, 11:10 AM	#15
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	That's about my story too. I've had my current computer for about 7 years and it's time for it to retire to internet only. But I ordered the parts for the new one now, should all be here by the end of next week. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.