The same as everyone: Will this configuration work?

Drekey · 07-09-2009, 06:37 AM

Hi there,

I would like to build myself a new gaming computer. I'm also a developer but i figured "if it runs games, it will run VC++" so i'll focus on the gaming part.

My current config is:

Case - Antec 300
Harddrive - WD 1TB
CPU - Intel i7 920
MB - ASUS P6T SE X58
GPU - SAPPHIRE 4870 1G
Power - CORSAIR 750W TX
Memory - Kingston 4G PC6400

I'm no hardware expert so I was hopping you guys could tell me if this board is a good solution for this build. I'm still pretty undecided on the GPU, Power supply and MB so any input would be great.

**Tyree** · 07-09-2009, 07:08 AM

Foe an i7 build, it looks fine. I would go with a different brand of RAM. CorsairXMX,G.Skill. Mushkin are good brands.

Drekey · 07-09-2009, 07:15 AM

Thanks a lot, i shall see into them

**wrench97** · 07-09-2009, 04:11 PM

You also want DDR3 not DDR2 PC6400, the i7 uses Tri-Channel ram so 3 sticks of DDR3 1333 or 1600.

07-09-2009, 06:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Drekey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows 7	The same as everyone: Will this configuration work? Hi there, I would like to build myself a new gaming computer. I'm also a developer but i figured "if it runs games, it will run VC++" so i'll focus on the gaming part. My current config is: Case - Antec 300 Harddrive - WD 1TB CPU - Intel i7 920 MB - ASUS P6T SE X58 GPU - SAPPHIRE 4870 1G Power - CORSAIR 750W TX Memory - Kingston 4G PC6400 I'm no hardware expert so I was hopping you guys could tell me if this board is a good solution for this build. I'm still pretty undecided on the GPU, Power supply and MB so any input would be great. Last edited by Drekey; 07-09-2009 at 06:42 AM.

07-09-2009, 07:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,587 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: The same as everyone: Will this configuration work? Foe an i7 build, it looks fine. I would go with a different brand of RAM. CorsairXMX,G.Skill. Mushkin are good brands. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-09-2009, 07:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Drekey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows 7	Re: The same as everyone: Will this configuration work? Thanks a lot, i shall see into them

07-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,568 OS: Win7	Re: The same as everyone: Will this configuration work? You also want DDR3 not DDR2 PC6400, the i7 uses Tri-Channel ram so 3 sticks of DDR3 1333 or 1600. __________________ Power Supply and Selection