Whadda ya think of this build?

rmkblue5 · 07-03-2009, 03:06 PM

i7 + UD3R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.209740

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.204577
Combo Discount: -$7.00 Combo Price: $167.98 $15.00 Mail-In Rebate Free Shipping*
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail $39.98
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CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail $119.99
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XFX GX260NADFF GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $179.99
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LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM $24.99
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COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $79.99
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Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail
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So let me know what you think. This system prices out just below 1000 and slightly more than my AMD build with your suggestions. Do you feel that the I7 build is worth the extra cash? I was leaning toward the I7 as I didn't know that I could build one at a cost around my budget. I'd be willing to entertain some suggestions to improve the hardware a bit. Obviously, I'd like to be able to use this rig for atleast 3-4 years and would be willing to shell out 100-200 more dollars for some higher performing/quality parts.
What do you guys think about adding a new monitor to this system?

Thanks again!

**wrench97** · 07-04-2009, 04:19 AM

I would use the stock heat sink, and for Nvidia cards my choice is EVGA over XFX if only for the superior support.
Yes it's worth the extra.

**Tyree** · 07-04-2009, 07:28 AM

Totally agree with wrench97 about the heatsink and EVGA graphics card.
I don't feel the i7's are worth the extra cash.

**wrench97** · 07-04-2009, 10:03 AM

Over AMD yes, over a C2D maybe not.

**Tyree** · 07-04-2009, 10:57 AM

Anything is better than an AMD.

07-03-2009, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
rmkblue5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Windows 7	Whadda ya think of this build? i7 + UD3R http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.209740 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.204577 Combo Discount: -$7.00 Combo Price: $167.98 $15.00 Mail-In Rebate Free Shipping* OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail $39.98 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233029 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail $119.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006 XFX GX260NADFF GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $179.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150329 LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM $24.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136167 COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $79.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119137 Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835154003 $4.99 So let me know what you think. This system prices out just below 1000 and slightly more than my AMD build with your suggestions. Do you feel that the I7 build is worth the extra cash? I was leaning toward the I7 as I didn't know that I could build one at a cost around my budget. I'd be willing to entertain some suggestions to improve the hardware a bit. Obviously, I'd like to be able to use this rig for atleast 3-4 years and would be willing to shell out 100-200 more dollars for some higher performing/quality parts. What do you guys think about adding a new monitor to this system? Thanks again!

07-04-2009, 04:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17,864 OS: XPSP3	Re: Whadda ya think of this build? I would use the stock heat sink, and for Nvidia cards my choice is EVGA over XFX if only for the superior support. Yes it's worth the extra. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-04-2009, 07:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,729 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Whadda ya think of this build? Totally agree with wrench97 about the heatsink and EVGA graphics card. I don't feel the i7's are worth the extra cash. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-04-2009, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17,864 OS: XPSP3	Re: Whadda ya think of this build? Over AMD yes, over a C2D maybe not. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-04-2009, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,729 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Whadda ya think of this build? Anything is better than an AMD. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.