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 Post subject: First Real Build, help on parts list
PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:40 am 
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This is what I have put together for my build, I want this one to be able to handle some light video editing tasks, maybe even some gaming, but mostly general usage (I also like to play around with new features from time to time which is why I'm not simply building an i3 rig).

-My main concern is the RAM, I am not very knowledgeable about RAM, there seems to be so many different kinds, and I’m not sure if I will do better with the largest capacity I can fit, or if more sticks of lower capacity is more efficient. Also all of the different "speeds" and such, I just want to know if the one i picked is best.(generally speaking for the price)
-My other concern is the power supply I want to make sure that the power supply can handle all of these components up to 4 HDDs, 2 optical drives, some USB accessories, and all of the case fans(roughly 4).
I plan on using windows 7 Professional, as i understand that can accommodate more RAM.
This will all be placed in a Corsair 600T which I already own.

MoBo ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131791

CPU Intel Core i7-2600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071

RAM CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820233143

GPU EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604

PS CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX750 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016

SSD Crucial M4 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442

Any thoughts or comments are much appreciated, there are currently a lot of deals on NewEgg, so I want to buy promptly if possible.


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 Post subject: Re: First Real Build, help on parts list
PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:50 am 
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<grimaces>

Ooooookay.
Win7 Pro doesn't necessarily have more RAM access. It's whether you install the 64-bit one or the 32-bit one.

Now that we have that cleared up, we can get on with the build.

Power supply is good enough.

For the RAM, get these G.Skill DIMMs.

The GPU can be better. This EVGA Superclocked has a higher clock and is cheaper.

I know enough about SSDs to know that that one is probably not the best. I do not, however, know enough to tell you which one to get.


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 Post subject: Re: First Real Build, help on parts list
PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:16 am 
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noghiri_x wrote:
<grimaces>

Ooooookay.
Win7 Pro doesn't necessarily have more RAM access. It's whether you install the 64-bit one or the 32-bit one.

Now that we have that cleared up, we can get on with the build.

Power supply is good enough.

For the RAM, get these G.Skill DIMMs.

The GPU can be better. This EVGA Superclocked has a higher clock and is cheaper.

I know enough about SSDs to know that that one is probably not the best. I do not, however, know enough to tell you which one to get.


It's also a refurb. I am running the one he listed and getting 20,835 with 3D Mark Vantage ( I do have the processor OC'd to 4.4 Ghz though ). Unless he needs the HT, I would go with the i5 2500k and save a bit. Already thinking about upgrading to the P8Z77 - VPro MOBO and GTX 680 card and maybe the Ivy Bridge when it is released and I just built this rig in September. :P :D


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 Post subject: Re: First Real Build, help on parts list
PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:39 am 
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I've never had a problem with refurbs (My iPod was a refurb, so is my hard drive, keyboard, and my mouse, which was a DIY refurb). However, some other people have had problems with refurbs. YMMV.


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 Post subject: Re: First Real Build, help on parts list
PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:01 am 
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noghiri_x wrote:
<grimaces>

Ooooookay.
Win7 Pro doesn't necessarily have more RAM access. It's whether you install the 64-bit one or the 32-bit one.

Now that we have that cleared up, we can get on with the build.

For the RAM, get these G.Skill DIMMs.

I will be going with the 64 bit version.
The reason I thought the pro version of windows 7 could handle more RAM was due to this chart, but I guess it doesent matter since I only plan on using 16GB, or should I go for more since i'm using Pro?

The RAM you recommend, what is the reason for the recommendation, is it faster, more reliable, ect?


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 Post subject: Re: First Real Build, help on parts list
PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:40 am 
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noghiri_x wrote:
Win7 Pro doesn't necessarily have more RAM access. It's whether you install the 64-bit one or the 32-bit one.

I think he means that Windows 7 Home Preimum has a cap of 16GB while Professional has a cap of 192GB.

Except there's no point in getting Windows 7 Pro anyway. 16GB is way more than enough. And until games go 64-bit, 8GB will be the most anyone will need unless they're really doing some heavy lifting programs.


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 Post subject: Re: First Real Build, help on parts list
PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:58 am 
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LatiosXT wrote:
noghiri_x wrote:
Win7 Pro doesn't necessarily have more RAM access. It's whether you install the 64-bit one or the 32-bit one.

I think he means that Windows 7 Home Preimum has a cap of 16GB while Professional has a cap of 192GB.

Except there's no point in getting Windows 7 Pro anyway. 16GB is way more than enough. And until games go 64-bit, 8GB will be the most anyone will need unless they're really doing some heavy lifting programs.

It's still a good deal on the RAM. It'll give you some future-proofing.

I prefer getting Pro because I use VPC a lot.

The reason I recommended the RAM I did was
1. It's cheaper.
2. Speed wise, it's equal.
3. G.Skill is just as good as Corsair, they just aren't as well known. They cater more to gamers.

I would probably wait on the graphics and the build, because the Ivy Bridge processors are coming out soon, as are the nVidia 600 series mid-range cards.


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 Post subject: Re: First Real Build, help on parts list
PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:36 pm 
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Thanks for the advice guys, I think I will wait until Ivy drops so I can see how it effects the market.


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