Lots of opinions and tips needed!

playerboy8 · 03-16-2009, 02:30 PM

I have allready posted 2 threads about my RAM and PSU for my new system, but now i think it's time i hear some opinions about my new system and maybe get a few tips from all you guys.

Here are all the specs and a links for each with information:

Case: Artic cooling Silentium T2 (with 550w. PSU)
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalo...ath=4_&mID=118

Motherboard: EVGA 750i SLI FTW
http://www.evga.com/products/moreInf...board%20Family

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SLACR

RAM: Kingston HyperX 8gb(4x2)
http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/conf...00D2K2/4G&id=1

Graphics: EVGA Geforce 9800gtx+ 512mb
http://www.evga.com/products/moreInf...eries%20Family

those are all the parts, so if you have anything to say then do it!
i should add that all parts are allready bought, so tips for upgrades in the future are very welcome.

Thanks to everyone who comments!

**manic** · 03-16-2009, 03:02 PM

I would like more specs on the psu. All of the energy savings with it
does not impress me much. How much amps on the 12 volt rail/s, etc
It says over 80percent efficeincy, that is good, but would like to know
more details.

playerboy8 · 03-16-2009, 03:16 PM

think i got it....http://www.sininfo.ch/pdf/ARC-FUSION-550_E.pdf it on page 2.

playerboy8 · 03-17-2009, 02:49 AM

Maybe i should add some stuff i plan to do in the future:

Extra geforce 9800gtx+(SLI)
Bigger PSU 750 or 850

PLEASE COMMENT!

Mcninjaguy · 03-17-2009, 04:16 AM

nvidia motherboards should be avoided

a better case like a antec 900

a better PSU like a corsair 850w

don't go for SLI just get a single GTX 280 it'll be faster and more cost effective

playerboy8 · 03-17-2009, 08:59 AM

i definitely go for the 850 PSU, and about the case...why is it better than the one i bought?
And why the dislike about Nvidia motherboards??

Tumbleweed36 · 03-17-2009, 09:34 AM

The power supply you are looking at has a totol of 34 amps on the +12 rail (a very important part of a power supply), but the 850 Corsair has 70 amps on that same rail. There is just no comparision between the two supplies IMHO.

I don't disklike the Nvidia boards when they are working correctly, however there are so many problems we are seeing in the repair area with these boards. When they work, they are wonderful, however, they just aren't as stable as other boards in my opinion. I would not like the hastle of purchasing one for my personal use and therefore don't. They are however very nice for the computer repair techs since they bring in a lot of repair business with their issues.

Mcninjaguy · 03-17-2009, 11:24 AM

the latest chipset for my Nvidia motherboard is 10x worse than people hating on vista

doesn't like moving files, installing, archiving and anything to do with regular workload on a home PC

Corsair 850w
$140
after rebate $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009

EVGA 01G-P3-1281-AR GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Free Call of Duty: World at War w/ purchase, limited offer
$355
after rebate $335
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130442

ASUS P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard - Retail
Free ASUS V-60 CPU cooler w/ purchase, limited offer
$193
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131297

Antec 900
$110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

playerboy8 · 03-18-2009, 01:32 PM

It all sounds good to me, but i need some more money before i can even think about upgrading again.
I have made a little list of the things i want to upgrade first in order:
1. PSU Corsair 850w.
2. graphics card(either another 9800gtx+ or maybe 260-285, but im not quite sure yet...)
3. Hard disk SSD(They are AWESOME!)
4. Case, I might just take the Antec one because it looks great and it's actualy affordable
5. new DVD drive, most likely 22x instead of my old 18x

I think i figured it all out now, but any last comments are appreciated :)

Mcninjaguy · 03-18-2009, 07:19 PM

SSD hard drives are really expensive and not at all affordable

don't buy the 9000 series
and avoid the GTS 250 and below its the 9000 series renamed

03-16-2009, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
playerboy8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 16 OS: Vista My System	Lots of opinions and tips needed! I have allready posted 2 threads about my RAM and PSU for my new system, but now i think it's time i hear some opinions about my new system and maybe get a few tips from all you guys. Here are all the specs and a links for each with information: Case: Artic cooling Silentium T2 (with 550w. PSU) http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalo...ath=4_&mID=118 Motherboard: EVGA 750i SLI FTW http://www.evga.com/products/moreInf...board%20Family CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SLACR RAM: Kingston HyperX 8gb(4x2) http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/conf...00D2K2/4G&id=1 Graphics: EVGA Geforce 9800gtx+ 512mb http://www.evga.com/products/moreInf...eries%20Family those are all the parts, so if you have anything to say then do it! i should add that all parts are allready bought, so tips for upgrades in the future are very welcome. Thanks to everyone who comments! __________________ A life without a computer....that's unrealistic! Last edited by playerboy8; 03-16-2009 at 02:31 PM.

03-16-2009, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! I would like more specs on the psu. All of the energy savings with it does not impress me much. How much amps on the 12 volt rail/s, etc It says over 80percent efficeincy, that is good, but would like to know more details. __________________

03-16-2009, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
playerboy8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 16 OS: Vista My System	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! think i got it....http://www.sininfo.ch/pdf/ARC-FUSION-550_E.pdf it on page 2. __________________ A life without a computer....that's unrealistic!

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playerboy8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 16 OS: Vista My System	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! Maybe i should add some stuff i plan to do in the future: Extra geforce 9800gtx+(SLI) Bigger PSU 750 or 850 PLEASE COMMENT! __________________ A life without a computer....that's unrealistic!

03-17-2009, 04:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! nvidia motherboards should be avoided a better case like a antec 900 a better PSU like a corsair 850w don't go for SLI just get a single GTX 280 it'll be faster and more cost effective

03-17-2009, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
playerboy8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 16 OS: Vista My System	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! i definitely go for the 850 PSU, and about the case...why is it better than the one i bought? And why the dislike about Nvidia motherboards?? __________________ A life without a computer....that's unrealistic!

03-17-2009, 09:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! The power supply you are looking at has a totol of 34 amps on the +12 rail (a very important part of a power supply), but the 850 Corsair has 70 amps on that same rail. There is just no comparision between the two supplies IMHO. I don't disklike the Nvidia boards when they are working correctly, however there are so many problems we are seeing in the repair area with these boards. When they work, they are wonderful, however, they just aren't as stable as other boards in my opinion. I would not like the hastle of purchasing one for my personal use and therefore don't. They are however very nice for the computer repair techs since they bring in a lot of repair business with their issues. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 03-17-2009 at 09:36 AM.

03-17-2009, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! the latest chipset for my Nvidia motherboard is 10x worse than people hating on vista doesn't like moving files, installing, archiving and anything to do with regular workload on a home PC Corsair 850w $140 after rebate $115 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009 EVGA 01G-P3-1281-AR GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Free Call of Duty: World at War w/ purchase, limited offer $355 after rebate $335 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130442 ASUS P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard - Retail Free ASUS V-60 CPU cooler w/ purchase, limited offer $193 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131297 Antec 900 $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

03-18-2009, 01:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
playerboy8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 16 OS: Vista My System	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! It all sounds good to me, but i need some more money before i can even think about upgrading again. I have made a little list of the things i want to upgrade first in order: 1. PSU Corsair 850w. 2. graphics card(either another 9800gtx+ or maybe 260-285, but im not quite sure yet...) 3. Hard disk SSD(They are AWESOME!) 4. Case, I might just take the Antec one because it looks great and it's actualy affordable 5. new DVD drive, most likely 22x instead of my old 18x I think i figured it all out now, but any last comments are appreciated :) __________________ A life without a computer....that's unrealistic! Last edited by playerboy8; 03-18-2009 at 01:33 PM.

03-18-2009, 07:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Lots of opinions and tips needed! SSD hard drives are really expensive and not at all affordable don't buy the 9000 series and avoid the GTS 250 and below its the 9000 series renamed