Build List update

[Miskatonic]

Here's an updated list on my next planned PC build.

Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-E

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131621

CPU: Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115214

Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) (Getting 8gb in case I run into a software program that requires it for optimum performance)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104173

Video Card: SAPPHIRE 100297L Radeon HD 5830

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102878

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116758

SSD For OS: Kingston SSDNow V Series SNV125-S2BD/30GBKR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116758

HD For running all other programs: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136533

HD For Storage (Will probably buy an enclosure and make it external): Western Digital AV-GP WD15EVDS 1.5TB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136495

Optical Drive: LITE-ON Black

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106335

Sound Card: M-AUDIO Delta 1010LT (For music recording)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829121011

Speakers: Logitech Z-5500

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121120

Monitor: ASUS VW246H

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236049

Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

Case: Waiting for more cases with Sata III front panel inputs before I decide

[ryuk999]

What are you using this computer for?
The only things I have with this is, why do you need that PCI sound card? I'd try onboard sound before purchasing a sound card. And the ram you listed technically wasn't on the QVL, however I'd stick with a 2x2GB kit if your gonna be gaming. If your gonna be editing sound or music (which is what it's seeming like with your expensive audio setup thus far) then you can always add another 2x2GB. I have never seen anyone use more than 8GB of ram in my entire life unless it was a workstation or server. Also if your going to just be gaming I'd suggest considering the i5-750, it's quite the beast on stock speeds.

[Miskatonic]

Originally Posted by ryuk999 What are you using this computer for? The only things I have with this is, why do you need that PCI sound card? I'd try onboard sound before purchasing a sound card. And the ram you listed technically wasn't on the QVL, however I'd stick with a 2x2GB kit if your gonna be gaming. If your gonna be editing sound or music (which is what it's seeming like with your expensive audio setup thus far) then you can always add another 2x2GB. I have never seen anyone use more than 8GB of ram in my entire life unless it was a workstation or server. Also if your going to just be gaming I'd suggest considering the i5-750, it's quite the beast on stock speeds.

I'm going to be using that sound card as part of an interface between the PC and musical instruments. I'll be working with a lot of different music software, whether it is for the writing side or the engineering side. I'll be playing games on it quite a bit as well.

How's this for memory?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231180

[glc]

I'm withdrawing my recommendation for G.skill memory, we have been seeing issues with it lately. I'd stick with Corsair, Crucial, or Kingston - and possibly A-Data.

[ryuk999]

A-data 4GB 1333

[quartet-man]

KazigluBey, so you want to use the card for its midi interface capabilities too? If that is the only or main thing you want to use it for and the internal sound would cover the rest, you could purchase a 1 in 1 out midi interface and save quite a bit of cash. If you want to do major recording from various sources, it looks like it might be a great deal. I considered getting it myself, and still might depending on how the integrated sound works for me.

P.S. I have a 4 in 4 out midi interface, but the card as I recall only covers 1.

[Miskatonic]

Originally Posted by quartet-man KazigluBey, so you want to use the card for its midi interface capabilities too? If that is the only or main thing you want to use it for and the internal sound would cover the rest, you could purchase a 1 in 1 out midi interface and save quite a bit of cash. If you want to do major recording from various sources, it looks like it might be a great deal. I considered getting it myself, and still might depending on how the integrated sound works for me. P.S. I have a 4 in 4 out midi interface, but the card as I recall only covers 1.

I'd like to be able to cover most possibilities when it comes to recording. If the card was in the $300-$400 dollar range I might look for a cheaper alternative. I'm going to be recording electric guitar and bass, not sure if I'll do anything else.

If you happen to buy it before I do, let me know what you think of it.

[Miskatonic]

Originally Posted by glc I'm withdrawing my recommendation for G.skill memory, we have been seeing issues with it lately. I'd stick with Corsair, Crucial, or Kingston - and possibly A-Data.

Thanks for the heads up GLC.

[Miskatonic]

Looks like I'll be doing the build either during this December or January 2011. Anybody aware of any new hardware coming out then that might be worth checking out?

[glc]

Check back with us around December. The market will be totally different by then.

[Miskatonic]

Originally Posted by glc Check back with us around December. The market will be totally different by then.

Will do.

[Miskatonic]

Thought I'd bump the thread and post what I have picked out currently and if there may be some better alternatives now that prices may have dropped a little since I started the thread.

Motherboard:
Newegg.com - ASUS P7P55D-E Pro LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU:
Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80605I5760

Memory:
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9A G

Power Supply:
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

OS:
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - Operating Systems

Main Hard Drive (For OS):
Newegg.com - Corsair Nova CSSD-V32GB2-BRKT 2.5" 32GB SATA II Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Hard Drive (For programs):
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Monitor:
Newegg.com - ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers

I'm not sure about the graphics card. I do plan to game so I want something that can handle the latest games but I am not worried about trying to go overboard with multiple video cards and squeeze out every ounce of graphical goodness I can muster. $250 give or take a few dollars is where I'd like to be at.

Also I'm not going to use this computer for the home music recording setup I mentioned above. I'm going to build a stand alone system for that later.

[glc]

If you are going to use a SSD for a boot drive, I'd get one bigger than 32gb. I wouldn't be comfortable with less than 64.

The best video cards in the $250 range right now are the Radeon 6870 and GTX 470. Take your pick. Asus would be good for either, Diamond or HIS for a 6870, EVGA for a 470.

[Miskatonic]

Thanks glc, very helpful as always.

Here's the card I decided on:
Newegg.com - HIS H687F1G2M Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

Here's a bigger SSD:
Newegg.com - A-DATA ASINTS-80GM-CSA 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

How do these cases look?

Newegg.com - Thermaltake Element V Black Edition Steel Full Tower Computer Case Colorshift Fans VL200K1W2Z

Newegg.com - Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

[glc]

Thermaltake and Antec cases are good quality.