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jjet67

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Dear gurus,
I'm trying to build a new computer. The purpose of this computer is mainly number crunching and a little bit of games. Please notice that I'm not particularly interested in breaking world record of overclocking. What I want is a relatively high speed and absolutely STABLE system. I would be satisfied at 4Ghz with an extreme chip.
Please see the list of components below, and share your valuable comments.

COOLER MASTER CSX Limited Edition Warfare CX-830WRFR-01-GP
Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

XFX GX285XZWBF GeForce GTX 285 1GB Black Edition 512-bit DDR3 PCI
Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready
CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible ... - Retail

G.SKILL Perfect Storm 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000
(PC3 16000) Desktop Memory Model F3-16000CL8T-6GBPS - Retail

ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz LGA 1366 130W
Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601975 - Retail

LG Blu-ray Burner Model BH08LS20 - Retail

Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH080G1 80GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk
(SSD) - Retail

I have not decided which heat sink I should buy. I used to have Thermalright rapped 120 or something, and I think that would be sufficient.
No experience on water cooler although I would like to try it.
Thanks in Advance.
JET
 
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TheInternal

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I believe intel is the way to go these days for the highest end CPUs, with the core i7 lineup being the benchmark king for the majority of applications. Most the parts you listed are from brands I've done business with and would generally feel comfortable suggesting. The 830 watt PSU sounds quite overkill considering the system build you mention, but Corsair has been making fairly solid PSUs for awhile now (not sure if they are still rebranded Seasonics or not these days).
As for cooling, I'm a fan of quiet computing. Though some would definitely argue with me, if you have big enough heat sinks on the CPU/GPU(s) and good airflow from multiple 120 mm fans on low RPM settings, you can even get your game on with a computer that's more quiet than the ambient background noise of most people's homes... and it generally doesn't cost a ton more to make a computer quiet if you select the appropriate case, fans, heat sinks, and do a little research.
I envy those who have the money to upgrade/build right now. Have fun with your new computer :)
 
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X25-M Gen 1 X25-M Gen 2
80GB 2.5" SSDSA2MH080G1 SSDSA2MH080G2
160GB 2.5" SSDSA2MH160G1 SSDSA2MH160G2
80GB 1.8" SSDSA1MH080G1 SSDSA1MH080G2
160GB 1.8" SSDSA1MH160G1 SSDSA1MH160G2

-I think you want the 34nm g2 not the 50nm G1 why not 160 ?
-you could go to a i7-950 and have someone build the water cooling for you @ the same money[i7-975] maybe ,there will also be a i7-960 @3.2 in the 4Q if we see it,


 
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jjet67

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Originally posted by: rgallant
X25-M Gen 1 X25-M Gen 2
80GB 2.5" SSDSA2MH080G1 SSDSA2MH080G2
160GB 2.5" SSDSA2MH160G1 SSDSA2MH160G2
80GB 1.8" SSDSA1MH080G1 SSDSA1MH080G2
160GB 1.8" SSDSA1MH160G1 SSDSA1MH160G2

-I think you want the 34nm g2 not the 50nm G1 why not 160 ?
-you could go to a i7-950 and have someone build the water cooling for you @ the same money[i7-975] maybe ,there will also be a i7-960 @3.2 in the 4Q if we see it,
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Sorry. Could you be more specific? The one I'm planning to buy is the first gen?
Thanks,
JJET
 
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Originally posted by: jjet67
Dear gurus,
I'm trying to build a new computer. The purpose of this computer is mainly number crunching and a little bit of games. Please notice that I'm not particularly interested in breaking world record of overclocking. What I want is a relatively high speed and absolutely STABLE system. I would be satisfied at 4Ghz with an extreme chip.
Please see the list of components below, and share your valuable comments.

COOLER MASTER CSX Limited Edition Warfare CX-830WRFR-01-GP
Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

XFX GX285XZWBF GeForce GTX 285 1GB Black Edition 512-bit DDR3 PCI
Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready
CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible ... - Retail

G.SKILL Perfect Storm 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000
(PC3 16000) Desktop Memory Model F3-16000CL8T-6GBPS - Retail

ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz LGA 1366 130W
Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601975 - Retail

LG Blu-ray Burner Model BH08LS20 - Retail

Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH080G1 80GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk
(SSD) - Retail

I have not decided which heat sink I should buy. I used to have Thermalright rapped 120 or something, and I think that would be sufficient.
No experience on water cooler although I would like to try it.
Thanks in Advance.
JET
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EVga Motherboard,core i7-950 cpu combo for 785.00$ that will easily hit 4.0+ GHZ with a Thermalrights ultra extreme cooler 65.00$.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?ItemList=Combo.230273

You do NOT need a gtx 285 for "a little bit of games".
Grab a gtx 260 for 165.00$ or 145.00$ after rebate here.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814143140

You certainly don't need that 1000 watt psu.
This 750 watt high quality Corsair unit will power your overclocked system with 5 hard drives and 2 video cards easily for only 120.00 or 99.00$ after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139006

I just saved you 700.00$ That you didn't need to spend.

Why did you go with that hard drive by the way? Raptor?
Personally I'd go for 2, 1 tb drives from Western digital in a Raid array. 3x the storage and as fast or faster for less.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136284

What do you think?


 
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These intel i7 are for sure fast but the heat they generate and the temps that the x58 chipset runs causes concern for me...they are a furnace...topping out at 70-80c would drive me nuts...
maybe with extreme cooling you could get better temps but at 130 watts you have to expect a bunch of heat...
ill take the amd 790fx boards any day and in real world use not alot of difference...
imo too much heat,too much cost and too many posts about 50-60c deg temps being normal.....
 
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If you are not concerned about cable management, then I'd suggest the PC & P 910 - If this came with modular cabling, i'd make my switch from Enermax Revo class to PC & P and not turn back.
 
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TemjinGold

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OP: For the usage you listed, the parts are massive overkill. Unless you simply have money to burn, you don't need a machine half as powerful as what you outlined. Is budget even a concern for you? I mean, if you're swimming in money, by all means get the absolute best. But based on the usage you are planning, you won't see ANY difference in performance between the parts you picked and certain ones that are MUCH cheaper. Some suggestions:

1) Since you are going for an Intel SSD, swap out the Velociraptor for a "normal" hard drive like a WD Black 1 TB. If you need more speed and don't care for space, why not just get 2 160GB SSDs instead (you'll be saving more than enough through some of these next few suggestions)?

2) That video card is quite likely WAY more than you need. What kind of gaming do you plan on doing? If it's something really demanding, a pair of 4890s in XFire will likely serve you better (for around the same price point if you find a good deal.) If you're not playing Crysis on a 30" monitor, a single 4890 should max out just about anything you throw at it. If you play more "mainstream" (read: less demanding) games, a 4850 or 4770 should be more than enough. If you prefer nVidia, a good GTX260 or GTX250 is likely more than you'll need depending on the games.

3) Like others have said, that PSU is a waste. The problem with using it on such a light load is that you don't get into the PSU's maximum efficiency range, meaning you are actually forcing yourself to draw MORE power out of the wall than you'd need to with no benefit to you. For the system you are building, the HX620 is a much better choice.

4) The i7-920 or even 950 would be far more cost efficient. If you plan on OCing, there won't be THAT much of a difference in terms of what each chip can hit. Now if you DIDN'T want to OC, I can certainly see a case for the 975 since you are number crunching.

5) I hate to ask but will you be using a Blu-Ray burner at all? I ask only because based on the rest of the parts, it looks like you simply compiled a list of all the most expensive stuff you could find.

Like I said though, it's your money and you can spend it however you want. If you make the changes mentioned though, you won't notice the difference in performance but you'll save well over $1000. You'll also have a system with much less wasted power, which translates in less heat and noise.
 
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