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06-29-2009, 12:01 AM
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Thinking of building this computer, thoughts???
Ok, let me mention a couple of things. #1) This is going to be my primary Windows desktop computer, eventually running Windows 7. #2). I'm intending to purchase an EFI-X module to run this as a hackintosh...so some of my part choices are dependent upon this (CPU not being a Corei7 and my video card being a bit older). #3) I'm not going to heavily game with this computer. I may play something here or there, but primary i'll use my 360 console. 4). Being a systems admin..I want extra RAM primarily for running virtual machines. 5). No intention of overclocking.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail. Price is $219
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Price is $119
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
RAM: 8GB of G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B - Retail . Price is $109
Newegg.com - G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B - Desktop Memory
Intending to run with 4-4-4-12 timings.
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail. Price is $109
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
Case: Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail. Price is $145
Newegg.com - Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM. Price is $90
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Video Card: EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail . Price is $129
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM with free upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 -bit Price is $175
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit for System Builders - Operating Systems
The only thing I don't have in my cart is a optical drive (DVD Burner). For whatever reason, NewEgg seems to be out of just about anything I'd want (Lite-on or Samsung). So, this will add about $25.
The total cost of my cart right now is $1099...and everything is free shipping. The Mobo has a $15 MIR, the PSU has a $20 MIR, the video card as a $15 mir....So, $50 less in rebates.
Things I'm considering changing
1). upping to the Corsair 620w power supply...it's only $20 more expensive.
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Last edited by pparks1; 06-29-2009 at 01:52 AM..
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06-29-2009, 12:18 AM
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I'd be tempted to up the PSU too if it means you have room to expand.
Other than that its all rather nice, i'd personally avoid seagate drives after their recent 1.5tb fiasco just knocked any trust i had in them.
Not really up to date with the graphics cards right now, but some really nice ATI cards appear to be quite cheap now so it might be worth a look.
Any reason for ultimate? (something tells me its for 7's ultimate features)
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06-29-2009, 12:24 AM
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I will probably up the PSU....especially since it's only $20.
I've always had good luck with Seagate drives. I know they had some firmware issues on the 7200.11's...but i think their 7200.12 line is solid. I'm primary looking for a solid speed performer with a good amount of storage space.
As far as the ATI cards go...since I'm a Linux fan and looking at doing a hackintosh so the Nvidia card is pretty much a requirement for me.
As far as Ultimate goes....it's primarily because i have a small Windows domain at home that i want to be able to join to. So, i need either enterprise or ultimate to get that. I also use quite a bit of remote desktop to my Windows machine (since it's in the basement) and home premium doesn't offer that.
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06-29-2009, 12:27 AM
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Well then there you go.
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06-29-2009, 12:50 AM
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Up the PSU as you suggested, and it would be a fantastic system.
My current work machine has a Q9550 in it, it's a tank of a CPU!
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06-29-2009, 12:53 AM
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Looks to be a very solid system. You can up the PSU, but I don't see a reason you'd need to.
Good luck with your build 
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06-29-2009, 01:42 AM
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Looks good.
Even tho you don't intend on gaming with it looks like it would handle the average game all the way up to I would say a 24" monitor.
I have the Corsair 650TX and its really a beast. Corsair heavily under rates their PSU's. It could be compared to a lesser quality 750-800 Watt PSU.
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06-29-2009, 01:47 AM
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Well to me, that looks just fine. You're processor is pretty amazing, and so is your RAM. I'm pretty sure that 8GB of RAM can support 2.83 GHZ.
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06-29-2009, 02:43 AM
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Looks to be a very solid system. You can up the PSU, but I don't see a reason you'd need to.
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I've used this website ( eXtreme Power Supply Calculator Lite v2.5), per recommendation from Maximum PC, and it's showing the 520W to provide plenty of juice for the parts that I am assembling. (my build came out to needing about 295w of power) Plus, it's not a crappy PSU...so it can actually handle the loads. While $20 is not really a big deal, it does pay for my optical drive (when NewEgg gets something back in stock) and why buy something that I am really not going to have a need for.
It's just amazing how much you can get for the price. At just $1,100 that accounts for the OS (17.2% of my total cost...1 of the joys of Windows), a nice case that's great to work with (coworker has this case), and a quality modular power supply (I cannot wait to only have the wires connected that I need).
However, it should run great for my hackintosh which will just require an additional spend of
$240 for the EFI-x Boot Module; http://www.expresshd.com/p135/EFi-X%...c067982fdeea79
$129 for OSX Leopard: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC...ac-OSX-Leopard
Not going to find a MAC with those specs or level of performance for less than $1300....which is what everything would cost minus Windows Vista Ultimate.
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06-29-2009, 04:56 AM
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