Spec Check

Randomface74 · 18 May 2010

Just a sanity check on my next build.
Running 1920x1200. Already got an X-Fi to recycle. Already got Win7.

Code:

5870 Vapor-X             £355.68
i7 930                   £234.99
P6T Deluxe               £215.98
3x2GB Corsair XMS3       £133.99
Corsair HX 850W          £143.98
Seagate 1.5TB            £76.99
Samsung DVDR             £14.99
Freezer 7 Rev2           £18.99
P193                     £125.69
2x Antec TriCool         £20.00

                         £1,341.28

Redmint · 18 May 2010

Would make more sense to go for the i7 920 & a better cooler such as the fenrir or the Thermalright Venomous X considering they overclock to about the same and the 920 is far cheaper atm. Also the Corsair HX 850 is insanely expensive, the Antec TruePower 650W should do the job just fine and would save you quite a bit too. I'd think about dropping down to a 1TB drive if that's going to be your main system drive as they tend to be slightly faster (particularly the WD Black 64MB).

Jae-So · 18 May 2010

X58A-UD3R = cheaper and better board, use the cash saved to get a better cooler

griffo_001 · 18 May 2010

As with the above really, I've got a 920 on a Fenrir and Gigabyte X58-UD5, sits at 4.2GHz all day long with temps hovering just above 40.

If you can recycle the PSU in your sig then do it, cut the HDD down the 1TB and spend the rest on an SSD for the OS

My build started with an install on 500GB Barracuda, and upgrading to an X25-M was the best move I ever made

Exsurgo · 18 May 2010

The Vapor-X 5870 is a nice cool running card, just be aware that the new versions do not allow voltage adjustment for heavy duty overclocking. I have also heard Antec-Tri cools are a little noisy, maybe Akasa AK-FN058's, some quality Scythe GentleTypoons or Noctuas would be a viable alternative.

Randomface74 · 18 May 2010

I was a bit concerned about whether those larger coolers would fit in the P193. Does anyone own a P193 and can tell me some coolers that defo fit?

Redmint · 18 May 2010

From having a quick look around "The maximum height for heat sink fans with the P193 is 140mm." so the fenrir won't actually fit.

Randomface74 · 18 May 2010

Okay, thanks for the feedback guys. Below is my adjusted spec.

I'm interested in hearing more case/cooler suggestions. Emphasis is on the system being quiet, I don't plan on overclocking. I don't want a window or lights.

Code:

GPU	5870 Vapor-X	     £355.68
CPU	i7 920	             £174.99
MOBO	P6T Deluxe	     £215.98
RAM	3x2GB Corsair XMS3   £133.99
PSU	Antec 750W Modular   £98.99
HDD	F3 1TB               £57.97
DVD	Samsung DVD R/W      £14.99

HSF	Freezer 7 Rev2       £18.99
CASE	P193	             £125.69
FANS	2x Antec TriCool     £20.00

		             £1,217.27

Redmint · 18 May 2010

Coolermaster Hyper 212 possibly? From what I remember the Freezer isn't particularly quiet and I'm not sure you can change the fan on it.

stulid · 18 May 2010

why not get a more modern asus motherboard?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-399-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1692

the P6T deluxe is getting on a bit, it doesn't have USB/SATA3.0

Jae-So · 18 May 2010

^ indeed I think my recommendation of the X58A-UD3R would be much better

stulid · 18 May 2010

Jae-So said:
^ indeed I think my recommendation of the X58A-UD3R would be much better

yes it would, i just thought he liked his ASUS stuff.

Jae-So · 18 May 2010

^ oh actually meant over the P6T Deluxe, ur suggestion was good too

stulid · 18 May 2010

Jae-So said:
^ oh actually meant over the P6T Deluxe, ur suggestion was good too

Ha, i would take the gigabyte over the asus i linked too!

Randomface74 · 18 May 2010

Asus P6X58D-E
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-399-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1692

Okay, so if I went with this instead, should I be looking to get a different hard drive?

Jae-So · 18 May 2010

have a look at my suggestion too http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-235-GI

but no SataIII mechanical drives aren't worth it, only fast SSDs take advantage of the bandwidth

Randomface74 · 18 May 2010

I did look at that, is there anything specifically better about that than the Asus? I don't mind paying the difference for a BIOS I'm familiar with - unless there's a good reason not to.

Also, if I'm not getting an SSD. And I don't own any USB 3.0 devices (hardly use USB at all tbh). Is there any other benefit of either board over the P6T Deluxe?

Jae-So · 18 May 2010

nah I think the motheroard is just built slightly better, get the Asus Stulid suggested if ur more familiar with the bios, I too have 3 mobos only Gigabyte because I like them

The board is just overall better than the P6T Deluxe, giving you the option to use those features later, even if you don't use them I'd still buy it over the P6T Deluxe

stulid · 18 May 2010

ta da!

www.bit-tech.net/hardware/motherboards/2010/05/07/gigabyte-ga-x58a-ud3r-motherboard-review/1

Randomface74 · 18 May 2010

Ordered this, thanks for your help guys, saved me 100 quid ish.

Code:

GPU	5870 Vapor-X	     £355.68
CPU	i7 920	             £174.99
MOBO	P6T Deluxe	     £215.98
RAM	3x2GB Corsair XMS3   £133.99
PSU	Antec 750W Modular   £98.99
HDD	F3 1TB               £57.97
DVD	Samsung DVD R/W      £14.99

HSF	Freezer 7 Rev2       £18.99
CASE	P193	             £125.69
FANS	2x Antec TriCool     £20.00

		             £1,217.27