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Gargamel · 03-18-13, 08:45 AM

Thinking about putting together a new PC.

I want core i7. I'm willing to drop the cash. I've always had middling machines, and I want a beast this time.

I'm digging through the i7 lists on newegg, and seeing different sockets. Some have graphics. I'm a little rusty on my builds, having not done one in a few years, explain the differences between i7 features please?

Comments on mobo's and power supplies wanted too.

And I'm going to go with a Nvidea Mobo and Gfx Card, as I've had good experiences with that combination in the past. Convince me otherwise if you see an issue. Recommendations on best bang/buck in Vcards? Leaning more towards bang. And I need multi screen support, so if I only get one vcard, it must have multiple ports.

Rounding it out, I'm thinking 8gb+ RAM, Win 7 64, C drive being >100gb SSD, 3tb+ D drive Raid 5, C drive may be Raid 0 Array for more speed, but only if theres enough SATA ports. Rest of the machine will be rounded out to my personal likes, as I have some hardware pieces that I always use. Going into a semi-full tower.

Gargamel · 03-18-13, 09:02 AM

Ok, not seeing Nvidea as a mobo manufacturer any more.... hmmm....

longam · 03-19-13, 07:25 AM

Try ASUS

Arclight · 03-19-13, 10:13 AM

As far as I know Nvidia has no chipsets compatible with an i-series CPU. To be honest I always got the impression they were rather poor anyway.

GT182 · 03-20-13, 08:48 PM

I've heard from another SubSim member that Windows 8 is great for installing and running computer games. Much better and easier than Windows 7.

nVidia gfx cards should run just fine with an i7 cpu. Can't be much different that running an i5 and an older Zotax 8800GT 1GB card. I've had no problems and will be upgrading to an i7 cpu real soon.

antikristuseke · 03-21-13, 03:42 AM

Opinion on windows 8 is divided to say the least, I wouldn't use it for toilet paper yet some others swear by it.

Moving on now to motherboards ASUS provides a quality product, have used their mobos in several builds, also have had good luck with MSI and some Gigabytes, though lately Gigabytes have had problems with VRM cooling on some models. As for which chipset Intels Z77 based boards seem to make sense.

Graphics wise I would probably go for a GTX 670 at the moment, up to 3 monitors should be fine. If however you want up to 6 monitor some ridiculously expensive 7970 model would do the trick, havnet looked into if Nvidia can do more than 3 at the same time, too lazy to start.

given how cheap DDR3 is you might as well grad 4x1600mhz sticks with tight timings from gSkill, ocz, patrior or other reputable producer, 8 or 16 wont really make a dent in the final price of the machien and having too much ram is pretty much an impossibility.

For hard drives I have used Seagate drives for the most part and haven't had one fail on me yet, though that is pure luck, recently also have Western Digital in some of my builds, but other than those two manufacturers havent got the experience to recommend anyone else. SSD wise both Intel and OCZ ae struck me as being dependable. though if you can budget it, you may want to look at enterprise segment drives instead of consumer ones.

Power supplies are fairly easy to pick as there are several reputable manufacturers on the market, Chieftec, Thermaltake, OCZ to name a few, just be sure to get one with a modular design and ennough current on the 12v rail/rails and you will be golden.

03-18-13, 08:45 AM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,272 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	New Build Thinking about putting together a new PC. I want core i7. I'm willing to drop the cash. I've always had middling machines, and I want a beast this time. I'm digging through the i7 lists on newegg, and seeing different sockets. Some have graphics. I'm a little rusty on my builds, having not done one in a few years, explain the differences between i7 features please? Comments on mobo's and power supplies wanted too. And I'm going to go with a Nvidea Mobo and Gfx Card, as I've had good experiences with that combination in the past. Convince me otherwise if you see an issue. Recommendations on best bang/buck in Vcards? Leaning more towards bang. And I need multi screen support, so if I only get one vcard, it must have multiple ports. Rounding it out, I'm thinking 8gb+ RAM, Win 7 64, C drive being >100gb SSD, 3tb+ D drive Raid 5, C drive may be Raid 0 Array for more speed, but only if theres enough SATA ports. Rest of the machine will be rounded out to my personal likes, as I have some hardware pieces that I always use. Going into a semi-full tower. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-18-13, 09:02 AM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,272 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Ok, not seeing Nvidea as a mobo manufacturer any more.... hmmm.... __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-19-13, 10:13 AM	#4
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	As far as I know Nvidia has no chipsets compatible with an i-series CPU. To be honest I always got the impression they were rather poor anyway. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-20-13, 08:48 PM	#5
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I've heard from another SubSim member that Windows 8 is great for installing and running computer games. Much better and easier than Windows 7. nVidia gfx cards should run just fine with an i7 cpu. Can't be much different that running an i5 and an older Zotax 8800GT 1GB card. I've had no problems and will be upgrading to an i7 cpu real soon. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

03-19-13, 07:25 AM	#3
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Try ASUS

03-21-13, 03:42 AM	#6
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Opinion on windows 8 is divided to say the least, I wouldn't use it for toilet paper yet some others swear by it. Moving on now to motherboards ASUS provides a quality product, have used their mobos in several builds, also have had good luck with MSI and some Gigabytes, though lately Gigabytes have had problems with VRM cooling on some models. As for which chipset Intels Z77 based boards seem to make sense. Graphics wise I would probably go for a GTX 670 at the moment, up to 3 monitors should be fine. If however you want up to 6 monitor some ridiculously expensive 7970 model would do the trick, havnet looked into if Nvidia can do more than 3 at the same time, too lazy to start. given how cheap DDR3 is you might as well grad 4x1600mhz sticks with tight timings from gSkill, ocz, patrior or other reputable producer, 8 or 16 wont really make a dent in the final price of the machien and having too much ram is pretty much an impossibility. For hard drives I have used Seagate drives for the most part and haven't had one fail on me yet, though that is pure luck, recently also have Western Digital in some of my builds, but other than those two manufacturers havent got the experience to recommend anyone else. SSD wise both Intel and OCZ ae struck me as being dependable. though if you can budget it, you may want to look at enterprise segment drives instead of consumer ones. Power supplies are fairly easy to pick as there are several reputable manufacturers on the market, Chieftec, Thermaltake, OCZ to name a few, just be sure to get one with a modular design and ennough current on the 12v rail/rails and you will be golden.