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07-05-2009, 03:33 PM
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New Intel i7 PC
Hey guys, I always lurked this site to find recommendations for PC parts and I recently decided to sign up to get your opinion on my PC build.
I am new to computers so if you guys can recommend a better part than I will be thankful. I would also like to know if it compatible, I have no idea how to check if it is compatible. Thank you. Corsair XMS3 TR3X6G1333C9 6GB DDR3 3X2GB DDR3-1333 CL 9-9-9-24 Core i7 Memory Kit http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...6&promoid=1078 Cooler Master Haf 932 Full Tower Black EATX Case 6X5.25 1X3.5 5X3.5INT No PSU USB eSATA 1394 Audio http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=33029 Corsair HX1000W CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX 20/24PIN ATX 80A 12V Afc Modular Power Supply W/ 140MM Fan http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...7&promoid=1078 Hitachi Deskstar P7K500 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB 3.5IN Hard Drive OEM 3YR MFR Warranty http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=27146 Nmedia C68 3.5IN USB2.0 Flash Card Reader Silver Black with Front USB http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=30047 Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283V H.D.T. 3HEATPIPES Heatsink LGA 1366 775 AM2 754 939 940 W/120MM PWM Fan http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35800 Intel Core i7 920 Quad Core Processor LGA1366 2.66GHZ Bloomfield 8MB LGA1366 4.8GT/S http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...8&promoid=1078 Samsung SH-S223F Black 22X DVD Writer SATA OEM http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...5&promoid=1078 EVGA X58 ATX LGA1366 DDR3 3PCIE-16 PCI-E1 2PCI SLI SATA2 Sound Dual GBLAN 1394 Motherboard http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...0&promoid=1078 Ps: The website does price matching with other Canadian websites. [EDIT] Oh yeah, if anyone was wondering it comes to $1,515.59 CDN after shipping and what not.[/EDIT] Last edited by Alexsad; 07-05-2009 at 03:38 PM. Reason: Forgot to mention something |
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07-05-2009, 04:10 PM
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Most people here will recommend not building an i7 as your first build. It's not the most stable chipset Intel has had.
You don't need a 1000W PSU. Corsair is a good brand, though. And I would go with a Western Digital Caviar Black HDD. You're also going to need a video card. |
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07-05-2009, 04:13 PM
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Oh, I thought I included a video card, but I clearly did not.
The PSU is one I'm planning on holding onto for a long time, and I will consider the WD Black HDD. Thank you for your reply and I will get looking for a video card. [Edit] Any suggestions for a video card? And NCIX builds the PC for me [/Edit] Last edited by Alexsad; 07-05-2009 at 04:21 PM. |
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07-05-2009, 04:20 PM
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If you must go with an i7 then make sure and get an Asus. Evga has no business making motherboards.
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07-05-2009, 04:21 PM
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Unless you're planning on utilizing that 3-way SLI (which again, everyone here would recommend against), that PSU will fail long, long, long before you would ever need 1000W.
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07-05-2009, 04:23 PM
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07-05-2009, 04:25 PM
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Oh. Interesting.
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07-05-2009, 04:33 PM
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Alright, so I chose this video card:
EVGA GeForce GTX 275 633MHZ 896MB 2.26GHZ DDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDTV Out Video Card http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...5&promoid=1078 Changed HDD to: Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200RPM 32MB Dual Proc 3.5IN SATA Hard Drive OEM 5YR Mfg Warranty http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...6&promoid=1078 Gigabyte EX58-UD4P ATX LGA1366 X58 DDR3 3PCI-E SATA2 Sound GLAN 3-WAY CrossFireX SLI Motherboard http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35757 And I have no idea how to shop for a PSU, any suggestions? |
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07-05-2009, 04:39 PM
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That card requires a 550W PSU, so I would pick the Corsair model of your preference between 600W and 700W.
Also, keep in mind that using a HSF other than the stock HSF that comes with your CPU will void your warranty. It's also unnecessary unless you're doing a very significant overclock. Last edited by vtfanmv5; 07-05-2009 at 04:46 PM. |
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07-05-2009, 04:47 PM
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Corsair TX750W 750W ATX 12V 60A 24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 140MM Fan http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...5&promoid=1078 Is that good? |
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07-05-2009, 04:49 PM
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Yup.
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07-05-2009, 04:58 PM
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Thanks for you help, mate.
I'll show you what I have in the shopping cart that's different. Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200RPM 32MB Dual Proc 3.5IN SATA Hard Drive OEM 5YR Mfg Warranty http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...6&promoid=1078 Corsair TX750W 750W ATX 12V 60A 24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 140MM Fan http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...5&promoid=1078 And I'm not sure which motherboard to pick: ASUS P6T SE X58 ATX LGA1366 DDR3 LGA1366 3PCI-E16 PCI-E1 2PCI CrossFire SATA2 Motherboard http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=38342 Gigabyte EX58-UD4P ATX LGA1366 X58 DDR3 3PCI-E SATA2 Sound GLAN 3-WAY CrossFireX SLI Motherboard http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35757 And I removed the: Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283V H.D.T. 3HEATPIPES Heatsink LGA 1366 775 AM2 754 939 940 W/120MM PWM Fan http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35800 I totally forgot about the warranty, thanks. Last edited by Alexsad; 07-05-2009 at 05:00 PM. |
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07-05-2009, 05:14 PM
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Hey
Either motherboard will be OK, but, from what i've noticed the Gigabyte boards (x58) in general have been alot less bugged with intel chipsets. If i was choosing I would pick the Gigabyte. |
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07-05-2009, 05:18 PM
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And I'll add that I have had zero issues with my ASUS P6T Deluxe and am absolutely loving it
 If you do go ASUS, may want to spring for the deluxe. |
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07-05-2009, 05:28 PM
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Yeah, I think I'll go with the gigabyte just because of the price and since a close friend recommended it.
Thanks everyone who helped me build this. Now, how do I give rep? 
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07-05-2009, 06:20 PM
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Wrong!!! Asus is the way to go, I tried a few of the Gigabyte X58s and they are total crap! Please try and take advice from the seasoned pros on this board.
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07-05-2009, 07:10 PM
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I have had a 975 asus board and Asus 965 that have given me nothing but issues in the beginning, and a gigabyte which has been rock stable, even at extreme overclocks, which is my main concern. Not only that but asus has terrible cs service whenever ive called them about boards and graphic cards. One time I got a faulty replacement back. It looked refurbished. Also with the release of x58 gigabyte has had many more stable bios revisions compared to the asus p6t counterpart. Asus gets it right eventually but not since the release of 965p have they gotten it right off the bat with the bios imo. I really dont think choosing either one would be a problem. Not saying the asus is bad, it is a safe choice for the OP. I was just being picky. |
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07-05-2009, 08:03 PM
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ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 X58 ATX LGA1366 DDR3 LGA1366 3PCI-E16 PCI-E4 2PCI CrossFire SLI SATA2 Motherboard http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=36225 Agreed? Last edited by Alexsad; 07-05-2009 at 08:06 PM. |
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07-05-2009, 08:06 PM
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Sometimes I wonder how much money ASUS makes from these forums
 Word of mouth, the best marketing tool there is! |
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07-05-2009, 08:08 PM
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But hey, I just watched and read a couple of reviews and ASUS seems to be better. Last edited by Alexsad; 07-05-2009 at 08:19 PM. |
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07-05-2009, 09:29 PM
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Just trying to say that Asus is not the end all be all with the newer intel chips Good luck your build looks good p.s this article sums up my and many others customer service experiance : http://www.benchzone.com/page.php?al...valuation&pg=8 Last edited by No.Good; 07-05-2009 at 09:32 PM. |
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07-06-2009, 12:06 AM
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Asus support is 100 times better than Gigabyte, I have stated in the past that Gigabyte are good when they work but when they fail is when you get all the run around. Asus is a phone call away and you have an RMA number, they don't hide behind web support and emails.
I recommend Asus because of reliability and support, I think the admin and moderators agree with me. No.good I would give myself a little more time on these forums before voicing yourself as an expert and you are giving people bad advice. That link about Asus support is absured. I have bought thousands of Asus boards and I know for a fact they make the best boards and offer the best support. Last edited by Khalil; 07-06-2009 at 12:17 AM. |
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07-06-2009, 10:30 AM
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Newer Asus boards are usually stable boards under regular operation for normal users. Still nothing compared to the rock solid stability and quality of the older ones.
This is seen with the newer asus boards for i7 using poorer quality materials, that is a FACT. The gigabyte includes 2oz. copper in the PCB, all solid caps, less buggy bios etc. Asus still haven't fixed the turbo throttling issue on their new boards. BUT asus support is something that I RARELY hear anything good about now. From my own experience and with other forums, Asus RMA and customer support nowadays (past 1 year or so) is a subject of much flaming. Gigabyte is not perfect in this area either. But there is a reason why the overclocking community is slowing moving towards gigabyte, and yes this is something that is irrelevant in this situation. The last truly extraordinary Asus board was the P965 Commando.. I didnt mean to derail the thread- sorry OP. Ill end my input on this thread now. Last edited by No.Good; 07-06-2009 at 11:07 AM. |
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07-06-2009, 11:01 AM
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I think we can just all agree that you two disagree.
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07-06-2009, 12:31 PM
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It is not about disagreement, it is about what is right and what is wrong. Stating that an inferior product is as a good as the superior product and actually recomending it to people is not right!
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