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23rd Jul 2009, 16:43
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 Is My Build Compatible? This is my first time building my own computer, and I already have the build ready, and I can order the parts from newegg.com any moment, but I need some one to confirm that the build I made is compatible. Case- Antec Nine Hundred Processor- Intel Core i7 Processor Cooling- Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 pro Memory- Corsair XMS3 3x 2GB Video Card- EVGA GeForce GTX 275 896MB Motherboard- Asus P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Power Supply- Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W Hard Drive- Western Digital Caviar 640GB 7200 RPM Sound Card- Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Operating System- Windows XP Home SP3 Keyboard- Logitech Wave Mouse- Logitech G5 Monitor- Asus VH226H Speaker System- Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 speaker Thank you to anyone that can confirm if this build is compatible, this is my first time building a computer so I don't want to mess it up, but I'm really excited. :P Also I would like suggestion's if any of my parts can be replaced with a different part thats better with the same price or even lower. By the way this build costs me 1,700$ Thank you!  |
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23rd Jul 2009, 19:46
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| Is My Build Compatible? Case, mobo, cpu should definitely be changed. P183/790X-UD3/X3 720 or X4 955 are the reigning high-end champions. GPU _could_ be changed depending on whether the 4890 is any cheaper: there's essentially no performance difference between the two so just buy whatever's cheaper. Sound card should be changed, try a ASUS Xonar. I'd also suggest a 520HX over the 750TX since modularity beats amps you'll never use. Easier to build that way. I'd get Vista or the 7 RC1 over XP as well, no reason to buy a 2 gen out of date OS. HDD is great. Speakers are OK. Mouse is good, I prefer MX518 but it's subjective. Might spend a little more on the monitor with your high of budget but I dunno, there's not much more to get as far as quality once you've hit 1920x1080/1920x1200. That should cut the price substantially with the same quality components and make it easier to build in general. Good luck.
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24th Jul 2009, 17:51
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| Is My Build Compatible? Ohhh ok, I'm still kinda new to computer's so I'm not sure what part is good and what part is bad, and whats worth getting and whats not. Carbon would you mind giving me a good computer build? I want it to be really strong for gaming, I never played with maxed out graphics before and I always wanted to. And I also want it to be good enough for 3Ds Max, Maya, Real Flow, and other such programs for my Game Art & Design career, I have the programs but it won't run on my current computer because it is too weak. And I also don't know if a Intel Core i7 or Duo is better, and which operating system is best. So my general idea is to build a really good gaming computer to play the latest games maxed out, and be able to run my programs I use for Game Art & Design, my budget is 2,000$ max, if you can help me out that would be very grateful. Thank you for your wisdom |
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24th Jul 2009, 19:49
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| Is My Build Compatible? Sorry for the double post, I just wanted to add that I've always used Intel and Nvidia, I never used AMD or ATI, but I read your guide and you say it's better, if it is I don't mind if you make my computer build using AMD and ATI, whatever works best. Also if you could, can you also add what monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, sound card, and operating system you think will best fit, I would really appreciate that. Again sorry for the double post, I just wan't to make things clear because I need to build a computer in less than 4 days. |
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25th Jul 2009, 08:03
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| Is My Build Compatible? Sounds like a plan. In this case you might get a benefit by using i7 over X3 720/X4 955/etc because you're doing multithreaded rendering tasks like in Maya and 3DS. In Sept, though, LGA-1156 will (likely) be released which means you'll get i7 performance (or better) on a superior socket for cheaper + better Turbo Mode. Right now the i7 920 isn't a bad call in your situation and you should try to buy whatever's best for now and worry about the future as it comes but I thought I'd give you a heads up on what's coming in the next couple months. With that said, here's the i7 build i'd recommend + all the extra stuff you asked for. CPU/Mobo/RAM combo: Click here
Graphics card: MSI R4890 Cyclone OC Radeon HD 4890 1GB. Normally, I don't take chances on video cards that don't have reviews. However, MSI uses a lot of high quality components in this one, it has an excellent, very quiet (because it's low RPM and high fan size) cooler, and it's clocked out of the box slightly higher than normal. If you want a reviewed alternative, this ASUS EAH4890/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4890 1GB is pretty much the same thing (minus the custom HSF) but with excellent reviews. With the core stuff out of the way at $766, let's move on. Hard Drive(s): This is tricky. For your intended applications (such as 3ds), a SSD would come in handy as a scratch disk. Intel will be launching new 34nm SSDs very, very soon. I would suggest buying two Western Digital 1TB Blacks for now and then picking up one of the new SSDs later. Case + PSU: Antec P183 + Antec CP-850. The P183 is an excellent case, and the CP-850 is an amazing PSU. It's one of the best PSUs on the market as far as build construction, even exceeding Corsair and PC P&C's stuff. Its custom form factor allows it to dump hot air out of the case more efficiently, it's modular which means it uses much less cables than a standard PSU, and it's made with excellent components. Here's the conclusion page of JonnyGURU's review on it. Heatsink: Coolermaster V8. You're paying more for style than performance here but it's marginally more expensive (around $15) with free shipping than its competitors (which are mostly deactivated on NewEgg for some reason). I think it's worth it. Optical: Sony Optiarc 24X. Good burner. If you need Blu-Ray, let me know, but this will do CD/DVD better than the competitors. That comes to $1,219. Now let's get into the accessories. Monitor: The nice deals at Dell.com just restarted. This 2309W 1920x1080 monitor is $169 with free (very quick FedEx) shipping. I'd buy two of these: I don't do modeling but most people that do find a lot of productivity increases in having at least dual monitors and it's great for gaming too. I have a 2209W and I love it. Speakers/Headphones: This is subjective. Right now I have AD700 headphones backed up by my Z-2300 sub. This is a good arrangement. As far as speakers go, you could get this set of AV40s paired with this subwoofer, but they're more for music listening than gaming. You could also just get the sub and a pair of headphones like the HD-555 or like me (which is what I'd suggest). If you want some alternatives I guess the Z-2300 and Z-5500 aren't too bad but the lows and mids suck for music listening. Sound Card: HT Omega Striker. Excellent card, nice support. Mouse: Logitech MX518. Pretty much the best gaming mouse on the market. I have one, love it. Keyboard: Subjective again. A lot of people seem to like the Logitech G11, but mushy keys for a $60 price tag is not my thing. I like this Logitech Deluxe for $10. OS: Use the Windows 7 Release Candidate. Free for another year or so, everything works. That should come to $1,997. To recap: CPU/Mobo/RAM combo: Click here ($557.97 & $10 rebate, some free shipping) HSF: Coolermaster V8 ($62.61, free shipping) Graphics card: MSI R4890 Cyclone OC Radeon HD 4890 1GB ($209.99) Sound card: HT Omega Striker ($89.99) Case: Antec P183 ($139.95, free shipping) PSU: Antec CP-850 ($124.50, free shipping) Optical: Sony Optiarc 24X ($31.99) Hard drives: 2x Western Digital 1TB Black (2x $94.99 = $189.98) Monitor: 2x Dell 2309W (2x $169 = $338, free shipping) Sound: + Polk Audio sub ($230.13, free shipping) Mouse: Logitech MX518 ($39.99, free shipping) Keyboard: Logitech Deluxe ($9.49) OS: Windows 7 RC Total: $2023.14 If your budget is strict, you could downsize the HDDs to two 640GB Blacks, downsize the video card to one of the other ones linked, remove the HSF and buy it later and use the stock one, etc. But that's my suggestions.
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