My first custom pc build

juk01 · 05-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Hi, im using my current pc for 4 years now, so i want something new and powerfull , i decided so build a pc myself so here goes the stuff

Cpu- Intel® Core i7-920 @ 4x 3.33GHz
Cpu cooler- Auras LPT-709/1366
Motherboard- Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P
Ram- 6GB DDR3-1600MHz @ CL8 G.Skill
Vga- 2x nVidia GeForce GTX 295 SLI
Hdd- 2x 1000GB Samsung HD103UJ
Case- NZXT Tempest High-End Medium-Tower
Psu- SilverStone 1000W SST-ST1000-NV

Thats about it say your opinion should i stick with this or change some items.

**Tyree** · 05-12-2009, 03:04 PM

17 is over-priced and still buggy. A 775 build will do all you need and save you money.
Asus P5Q Mobo and an Intel E8500 CPU are a great combo.
Using two graphics cards will yield very little performance gain over one good card.
WD Hdd's would be a better choice. The Black series has a 5 yr. warranty.
Cases are a personal preference. I use CoolerMaster & Antec for all of my personal and retail builds.
A CPU cooler is not necessary with an Intel CPU. The stock HSF units do a very good job.

chowder_pants · 05-13-2009, 06:53 AM

I fully agree with Tyree.

The aftermarket cooler would only be needed if you plan on overclocking

juk01 · 05-13-2009, 08:12 AM

So i must look for better HDD , and you say theres no big difference between 1 and 2 graphics card, if i buy 1 i can save more $

chowder_pants · 05-13-2009, 09:57 AM

I wouldnt say you MUST look for a different hard drive, but if they are close in price, I would get a WD.

Yes, avoid the SLI / Crossfire setups. Not much gain in performance. Use that money to get a top quality single card

05-12-2009, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
juk01 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lithuania Posts: 6 OS: Win Vista	My first custom pc build Hi, im using my current pc for 4 years now, so i want something new and powerfull , i decided so build a pc myself so here goes the stuff Cpu- Intel® Core i7-920 @ 4x 3.33GHz Cpu cooler- Auras LPT-709/1366 Motherboard- Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P Ram- 6GB DDR3-1600MHz @ CL8 G.Skill Vga- 2x nVidia GeForce GTX 295 SLI Hdd- 2x 1000GB Samsung HD103UJ Case- NZXT Tempest High-End Medium-Tower Psu- SilverStone 1000W SST-ST1000-NV Thats about it say your opinion should i stick with this or change some items.

05-12-2009, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,540 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: My first custom pc build 17 is over-priced and still buggy. A 775 build will do all you need and save you money. Asus P5Q Mobo and an Intel E8500 CPU are a great combo. Using two graphics cards will yield very little performance gain over one good card. WD Hdd's would be a better choice. The Black series has a 5 yr. warranty. Cases are a personal preference. I use CoolerMaster & Antec for all of my personal and retail builds. A CPU cooler is not necessary with an Intel CPU. The stock HSF units do a very good job.

05-13-2009, 06:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
chowder_pants Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 171 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: My first custom pc build I fully agree with Tyree. The aftermarket cooler would only be needed if you plan on overclocking

05-13-2009, 08:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
juk01 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lithuania Posts: 6 OS: Win Vista	Re: My first custom pc build So i must look for better HDD , and you say theres no big difference between 1 and 2 graphics card, if i buy 1 i can save more $

05-13-2009, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
chowder_pants Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 171 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: My first custom pc build I wouldnt say you MUST look for a different hard drive, but if they are close in price, I would get a WD. Yes, avoid the SLI / Crossfire setups. Not much gain in performance. Use that money to get a top quality single card