Suggestions on Building a PC

[Davidh373]

Not reliable as the corsair. I've recommended it before, but that was before the Corsair 650TX dropped a bit in price to where it is today.

 

[muskie32]

Can i mix This Ram with This Ram?

It is just that the OCZ ram is in a combo and there is a -$25 for the combo and a $20 MIR. So is it worth it?

 

[Davidh373]

no, OCZ is not reliable at all. I've had quite a few problems with mine not being at stated speed, it not being usable and all sorts of hell.

 

[muskie32]

ok, i wont get OCZ then ;P

But my main question is 'can i mix ram with different timings and brands?'

 

[Davidh373]

I'm pretty sure you can. It will just slow down the faster RAM to be at the Slower RAM's speed.

 

[muskie32]

ok and is mixing brands a no-no? or just not recommended?

 

[Davidh373]

STRONGLY not recommended on a fresh build/ full ram upgrade. If someone is out to get ram for his 4 year old system and it ends up being like $50 then go for it, but if it is like $60 to replace all his ram with better RAM I'd recommend that.

 

[muskie32]

Ok that is what is thought. : )

 

[fffblackmage]

IMO, mixing ram is ok, but it does introduce the possibility of incompatibility. I haven't had an issues mixing ram in my current and older rigs.

I highly recommend using JEDEC standard timings and voltages for mixed ram, since not all ram can run on tight timings and/or higher voltages.

 

[muskie32]

well i most likely wont mix ram any way...

 

[muskie32]

Lately i have been thinking about ether getting i7 or the AMD x6... I cant decide between the 2...
What is going to have more power overall?

Thanks!

 

[Davidh373]

X6 is the best performance, but the i7 is most powerful by very little for $100 more. It's up to you.

 

[muskie32]

and between x6 or the black edition? Is it worth the extra $60.00

In Gaming and Photoshop what will be faster, x6 or i7?

Thanks again!

 

[fffblackmage]

The i7 is faster in most cases.

And I wouldn't get the Black Edition for $60 more.

AMD's Six-Core Phenom II X6 1090T & 1055T Reviewed

 

[Davidh373]

Sorry, kinda screwed that up. 1055T is the best performance (for the cash) but the i7 is most powerful by a little.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/147?vs=108

 

[muskie32]

Ok, thanks. I think i will just stick with the 1055T

 

[muskie32]

Ok,
I am trying to decide between these video cards
MSI N470GTX Twin Frozr II GeForce GTX 470
Palit NE5TX470F10DA GeForce GTX 470
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470
Palit NE5TX470F09DA GeForce GTX 470
Galaxy 70XKH3HS3CUB GeForce GTX 470


Or in other words... What 470 should i get ;P ?

Right now my main choice is This one.

 

[Davidh373]

Get the Gigabyte on sale til' tomorrow. It's instant savings brings it down to $270 and MIR brings it down to $250.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-320-_-Product

 

[muskie32]

Ok, After many hours of research, and suggestions i think i am ready to pull the trigger

I am just stuggleing between some different build options :sneaky:

First option:

Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 12GB
ASUS Sabertooth/ Intel Core i7-950
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W
Case/ OS
SPARKLE SXX4701280D5-NM GeForce GTX 470
H70 cpu cooler
DVD Burner
1TB spinpoint F3
Arctic Silver Alumina

Second Option only has these changes:

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 12GB/ ASUS P6X58D-E LGA 1366
Intel Core i7-950
(and all the other components above (except the mobo/ram)

The Third is a AMD build:

ASUS M4A88TD-V/ AMD Phenom II X6
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (X2)

And everything else the same as the first one as well.

What build will have the best performance, and stay in/under the $1,400 range?

Here is what i want to do:
Video editing
Photoshop CS5
Light Room
Virtual machines/ dual boot linux
All modern video games
Be OC friendly (want to try to get to 4ghz on the i7 build if i go that way)
Run strong for a few years

Based on this i am leaning for the second build, but tell me what you think.

Thanks again!

 

[crucibelle]

If it were me, I'd go with the first option.. simply because I like the Sabertooth board, though.. and because that board has a 5 year warranty. I LOVE that case you have chosen! Wow. I don't think I've ever seen that one before. The low price on it is amazing!

 

[mfenn]

Here is what i want to do:
Video editing
Photoshop CS5
Light Room
Virtual machines/ dual boot linux
All modern video games
Be OC friendly (want to try to get to 4ghz on the i7 build if i go that way)
Run strong for a few years

Based on this i am leaning for the second build, but tell me what you think.

Thanks again!

I'm not seeing any reason to go X58 on that build. Grab yourself an 870, P55 sabertooth, 8-16GB of RAM, and call it a day.

 

[muskie32]

Yes, the sabertooth was my first option... Then i started reading some reviews of it not having that many OC options.. But it looks pretty solid.

Yeah, i just found the case last night and thought it looked cool. And it seemed to be really reasonably priced to be made of aluminum, steel, and mesh.

 

[Davidh373]

Case/ OS

... 4 USB PORTS IN THE FRONT !!!! I'm in love...

 

[Davidh373]

I like option 3 or a Core i5 build which you didn't list.

 

[muskie32]

... 4 USB PORTS IN THE FRONT !!!! I'm in love...

I know!

I like option 3 or a Core i5 build which you didn't list.

But, i thought the i7 was more powerful? On the bench the 950 outperforms the 1090T in everything (exempt 2 games).

But then again, there is a major price change... :hmm: