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Help building high performance non gamer system - Urgent

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oadidao

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Hi,

I need help building a high performance non-gamer system.

CPU: i7 950

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R

Memory: OCZ Technology Gold XTC 6GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) CL8 Memory Kit (Three 2GB Memory Modules)

SSD : Agility 2 OCZ SSD2-2 AGTE60 60GB SATA 3.0 Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive

Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7,200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Universal CPU Cooler

Approximate Purchase Date: Today

Budget Range: Around $1000

System Usage: PHP, Web Design, Virtual Machines and Multi-tasking

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, graphic card

Country of Origin: USA

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Never

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200 (dual monitor)

I was more interested in i7 875K but after reading few posts here somehow inclined to i7 950 but still open to suggestions.

I'm planning to use PowerColor Radeon HD 4650 512MB from my current system. I don't play games and for dual monitor hope this will this be sufficient. I just want basic one without much performance lagging.

I have very little experience on OC and plan to take this under 4GHz on air cooling.

Please help me with this build.

Thank you.
 
Seems like you'd be better suited with an X6 build with more ram. Where are you buying from?

In my opinion,

AMD 1055x6. Could either get it for 178$ from Newegg or get the OEM 95 watt version from Tigerdirect (190$).

8GB of ram (~160$)

AMD 880g mobo (~110$)

How does that sound? IMO the X6 has a lot to offer for VMs.
 
Sp12 said:
Seems like you'd be better suited with an X6 build with more ram. Where are you buying from?

In my opinion,

AMD 1055x6. Could either get it for 178$ from Newegg or get the OEM 95 watt version from Tigerdirect (190$).

8GB of ram (~160$)

AMD 880g mobo (~110$)

How does that sound? IMO the X6 has a lot to offer for VMs.
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Your suggestion seems good but I just want to go with Intel.
 
Any specific reasons? It's fine if there aren't.

For VMs the memory bandwidth+hyperthreading from the X58 i7s is actually applicable, so I'd say stay away from the i7-875K.
 
Sp12 said:
Any specific reasons? It's fine if there aren't.

For VMs the memory bandwidth+hyperthreading from the X58 i7s is actually applicable, so I'd say stay away from the i7-875K.
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Thanks, I will give up i7 875k idea for sure.

I know AMD is equally good but Intel has been my choice as it slightly gives a better performance (at least in benchmarks).
 
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I think people here are going to tell you to not get the OCZ ram.. it has compatibility problems. Better get a different brand just to be safe.
 
For what you are specifically doing, the Phenom X6's are a MUCH better deal. Especially if you get the 1055T. I dont know what 'benchmarks' you were looking at, but these X6s are multitasking juggernaughts.


Coming from an Intel user (all current PCs are Core2 and atom), the X6s are a much better value except for single threaded applications or older games. I wouldnt even consider an "i" processor for a work machine. They are way too expensive for what little better single threaded performance gain. Not to mention the platform cost is a bit higher. This is where AMD truly shines and you're not considering them because of mythical benchmarks. VMs and what not seriously benefit from more physical cores.



Hear this, AMD X6s are better for your type of work. If you really need a little blue sticker on your case, i'm sure some people here have some spares.
 
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Scholzpdx said:
For what you are specifically doing, the Phenom X6's are a MUCH better deal. Especially if you get the 1055T. I dont know what 'benchmarks' you were looking at, but these X6s are multitasking juggernaughts.


Coming from an Intel user (all current PCs are Core2 and atom), the X6s are a much better value except for single threaded applications or older games. I wouldnt even consider an "i" processor for a work machine. They are way too expensive for what little better single threaded performance gain. Not to mention the platform cost is a bit higher. This is where AMD truly shines and you're not considering them because of mythical benchmarks. VMs and what not seriously benefit from more physical cores.



Hear this, AMD X6s are better for your type of work. If you really need a little blue sticker on your case, i'm sure some people here have some spares.
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Thank you. This benchmark made me to incline towards i7 950. Anyway I will give some head to AMD especially x6 1055T, sounds good.
 
BTRY B 529th FA BN said:
I would hold off on the SSD drive or choose a more reliable one.

Overclock your i7 920. Mine will easily do 3.4Ghz
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SSD was not on my list but had a deal for $119.99 after rebate.

i7 920 is currently not available in MicroCenter. I need to choose between i7 930 and i7 950. The i7 950 deal was sweet for $249.99.
 
Yes, the i7-950 is the recommended choice if you are going for a 1366 X58 build.

Depending on the number of virtual machines you are running, I reiterate Schol's advice to consider an AMD X6 1055T with 8GB RAM vs the i7-950 with 6GB RAM. The less expensive option may allow you to move to a better-rated SSD.
 
I would wait till 25nm on the SSD. Plus the controllers might gain a little more maturity. Unless the box isn't a mission critical type box and you don't care for unexpectedly losing and being down without a box for a while.
 
OK I'm taking SSD off my list. But still confused between Intel i7 950 vs AMD x1055T. Can someone strongly recommend either one.
 
Strongly recommend? Not really. The 1055t is the price/performance winner, and has more physical cores for VMs. The 950 is more expensive, and has higher performance, but 'only' has 4 cores for VMs.

1055t would end up being:

177$ for the chip (Newegg combo with BFBC2), 160$ for 8GB of ram, and ~110$ for an 880g mobo.

The 950 would be 280 for the chip, ~130 for 6GB of ram, and ~200 for the mobo.
 
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The 1055t might be a good idea depending what comes out for socket 1366. I hear 1366 is EOL soon. So you may end up with expensive choices in the future with socket 1366 like 32nm 8 core processors in the enthusiast market. There are 32nm 8 core processors out now but one is 1k$ and the other are server processors.

It's a tough choice. I like my 3.4Ghz i7 920 Gamer rig. Once you start overclocking the i7 it shines. Can anyone comment on how things are when overclocking a 1055t for comparison

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I would probably go with an i5 760 along with a GA-P55A-USB3. I also really like G.Skill RAM. Stay away from super-expensive "fancy" RAM though.

Though, honestly, for what you're doing your really don't need super high-performance.
 
I ended up with

CPU: i7 950 (gone with my instinct :thumbsup🙂
Motherboard: ASUS P6X58D-E
Memory: G.SKILL PI Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 1600MHz
 
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