First Build - Help

mr0624 · 01-31-2009, 11:40 AM

I am building a new computer and was just double checking if the parts were compatible with each other and if I need any other components. So far I have:
CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehlalm 2.66 GHz
Mobo: ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution, LGA 1366 socket, 6x 240pin 1333 (1600 o.c.) ddr3 ram triple channel, SATA, 6x PCIe 2.0 (x16) 3x SLi
ram: 3x2GB 240pin DDR3 1600 ram
GPU: ATI Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 PCIe 2.0 1GB DDR5 VRAM
IPS: XCLIO Stable Power 1000 watt
Samsung 1TB SATA Hard Drive

I already have the accessories I'm wondering how to overclock the ram, CPU, and mobo and how to actually configure the bios and all the parts to actually get it up and running, and do I need any extra cooling or anything?

krisb · 01-31-2009, 01:36 PM

Well with regards to the overclocking and BIOS tuning that I am sure is a subject for the appropriate forum(although its not really my place to make that call) so i'll address the compatibility. The parts are compatible but why go with i7 stuff. It is still in the 1st gen stage. your money will be better spent with the better performing 775 stuff. I7 has alot of promise but isnt there yet and wont be for a while yet. As far as cooling you will need a cpu cooler. Your case will take care of all the other cooling. What type of use are you going to be doing. the antec 900 or 1200 are good choices for air cooling. you shouldnt need to change anything in your bios for the system to work. you may need to change the boot order so you can do the inital install of your O.S but pressing F8 during POST to get to the boot menu and then select CD rom and you can install your O.S. Other than that just think about what I said regarding i7.

mr0624 · 01-31-2009, 11:47 PM

I'm going to be using it for gaming like crysis call of duty also ripping and burning dvds and I use adobe cs4 collection

**wrench97** · 02-01-2009, 03:48 AM

I would pick a better power supply, the ram is an important part of an i7 set up the cpu performs best on the fastest ram you can afford.

Have a read through the PSU sticky there is a link in my signature.

mr0624 · 02-01-2009, 08:39 AM

ok should i go with a better brand of power supply or more watts and wats wrong with the ram its 1600 should i go with 1800 or 2000?

**wrench97** · 02-01-2009, 08:52 AM

The wattage is fine the brand isn't known for quality supplies.
The i7 platform moved the memory controller to the cpu so faster is better now because your no longer limited by the fsb speed/ memory bus speed ratio.

mrquick42 · 02-01-2009, 08:58 AM

Go with a better brand, the following manufacturers make top notch PSUs:

Seasonic
Silverstone
PC Power & Cooling
Corsair
Thermaltake (ToughPower series only)
Coolermaster (Real Power Pro series only)

Go with an 850W or 1000W PSU from one of those brands and you will be fine.

mr0624 · 02-01-2009, 09:03 AM

ok i read your page about choosing and understanding a power supply unit and im going to go with the CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000w psu that was recommended at the bottom and ram im not really sure wat to go with but im going to keep reading around

01-31-2009, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
mr0624 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Vista Premium 64 bit	First Build - Help I am building a new computer and was just double checking if the parts were compatible with each other and if I need any other components. So far I have: CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehlalm 2.66 GHz Mobo: ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution, LGA 1366 socket, 6x 240pin 1333 (1600 o.c.) ddr3 ram triple channel, SATA, 6x PCIe 2.0 (x16) 3x SLi ram: 3x2GB 240pin DDR3 1600 ram GPU: ATI Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 PCIe 2.0 1GB DDR5 VRAM IPS: XCLIO Stable Power 1000 watt Samsung 1TB SATA Hard Drive I already have the accessories I'm wondering how to overclock the ram, CPU, and mobo and how to actually configure the bios and all the parts to actually get it up and running, and do I need any extra cooling or anything?

01-31-2009, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
krisb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 93 OS: Vista Ultimate 64/Windows 7 64 My System	Re: First Build - Help Well with regards to the overclocking and BIOS tuning that I am sure is a subject for the appropriate forum(although its not really my place to make that call) so i'll address the compatibility. The parts are compatible but why go with i7 stuff. It is still in the 1st gen stage. your money will be better spent with the better performing 775 stuff. I7 has alot of promise but isnt there yet and wont be for a while yet. As far as cooling you will need a cpu cooler. Your case will take care of all the other cooling. What type of use are you going to be doing. the antec 900 or 1200 are good choices for air cooling. you shouldnt need to change anything in your bios for the system to work. you may need to change the boot order so you can do the inital install of your O.S but pressing F8 during POST to get to the boot menu and then select CD rom and you can install your O.S. Other than that just think about what I said regarding i7.

01-31-2009, 11:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr0624 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Vista Premium 64 bit	Re: First Build - Help I'm going to be using it for gaming like crysis call of duty also ripping and burning dvds and I use adobe cs4 collection

02-01-2009, 03:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,786 OS: Win7	Re: First Build - Help I would pick a better power supply, the ram is an important part of an i7 set up the cpu performs best on the fastest ram you can afford. Have a read through the PSU sticky there is a link in my signature. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

02-01-2009, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
mr0624 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Vista Premium 64 bit	Re: First Build - Help ok should i go with a better brand of power supply or more watts and wats wrong with the ram its 1600 should i go with 1800 or 2000?

02-01-2009, 08:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,786 OS: Win7	Re: First Build - Help The wattage is fine the brand isn't known for quality supplies. The i7 platform moved the memory controller to the cpu so faster is better now because your no longer limited by the fsb speed/ memory bus speed ratio. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

02-01-2009, 08:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
mrquick42 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 27 OS: Vista Home Premium SP 1	Re: First Build - Help Go with a better brand, the following manufacturers make top notch PSUs: Seasonic Silverstone PC Power & Cooling Corsair Thermaltake (ToughPower series only) Coolermaster (Real Power Pro series only) Go with an 850W or 1000W PSU from one of those brands and you will be fine.

02-01-2009, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
mr0624 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Vista Premium 64 bit	Re: First Build - Help ok i read your page about choosing and understanding a power supply unit and im going to go with the CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000w psu that was recommended at the bottom and ram im not really sure wat to go with but im going to keep reading around