2 builds - need your help to finalise these specs once and for all!

Yozz76 · 23 Jan 2010 at 20:45

Have decided to swap the mobo for the slightly more expensive P6T as I would like the option of crossfire or sli in the future.

I just need to sort the ram out now, I'm confused that the mobo states it will support 1600mhz but only when O.C. I'm concerned that I will have hassle if I use 1600Mhz. Do I simply need to tweak something in the bios to make this work or is it easier to just go for 1333Mhz?

Help me choose the ram and I promise I'll order and leave you all alone. Until it comes to build time that is!

Yozz76 · 23 Jan 2010 at 21:01

Oops, sorry Essexraptor as I must have posted at the same time as you. I'm happy to go with the 1600Mhz given your reply. Just need to know if the P6T mobo will support a 1.6 voltage?

I'm conscious I'm being a nuisance with all this but I'm sure you will all understand my hesitation given the amount of money I'm about to spend!

Essexraptor · 23 Jan 2010 at 21:08

Just check out the Overclocking threads!...most of us are using 1.64 - 1.66v on this and similiar boards. Just be aware that the ones you chose are max rated at 1.6v which is not a problem as long as you don't put higher through them.

Yozz76 · 23 Jan 2010 at 21:25

Ok, really appreciate your help. I'm about to order:

Intel Core i7 920 D0 Stepping (SLBEJ) 2.66Ghz (Nehalem) (Socket LGA1366) - OEM £203.99

Asus P6T Intel X58 (Socket 1366) DDR3 Motherboard £169.99

BenQ G2420HDB 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor £142.99

Geil Black Dragon 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 (1600MHz) Tri-Channel (GB36GB1600C8TC) £135.98

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5770 Vapor-X 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £126.99

OcUK Value Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L/Corsair CX 400W ATX Power Supply/Akasa Genesis AK-5004 Midi Tower Case Barebones £106.26

Lian Li Silent Force 650w Modular Power Supply £78.67

Corsair H50-1 High-Performance CPU Watercooler (Socket LGA775/1156/1366/AM2/AM3) £63.99

Lancool Dragon-Lord PC-K58 Mid Tower Case - Black £55.99

Pioneer DVR-S18L 22x DVD±RW SATA Labelflash ReWriter - Black (Retail) £20.99

Saitek Eclipse K140 Slimline Multimedia Backlit Keyboard £11.23

That is a spend of £1117.06, please stop me if it is a rubbish set of choices, will give it half an hour before buying so that you folks can set me straight if necessary.

Essexraptor · 24 Jan 2010 at 01:32

I take it you took the plunge and ordered your parts?

All the best and let us know how you get on.

Yozz76 · 24 Jan 2010 at 23:59

Now I'm scared, nervously excited but more scared lol. Didn't actually take the plunge last night but I have done this evening! However, I did change the order slightly and have gone with the following:

Intel Core i7 920 D0 Stepping (SLBEJ) 2.66Ghz (Nehalem) (Socket LGA1366) - OEM

Asus P6T Intel X58 (Socket 1366) DDR3 Motherboard

BenQ G2420HDB 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor

Lian-Li PC-P50B Armoursuit Midi Tower Case - Black

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5770 Vapor-X 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card

Patriot Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 (1600MHz) Tri-Channel (PVT36G1600ELK)

Lian Li Silent Force 750w Modular Power Supply

OcUK Value Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L/Corsair CX 400W ATX Power Supply/Akasa Genesis AK-5004 Midi Tower Case Barebones

Pioneer DVR-S18L 22x DVD±RW SATA Labelflash ReWriter - Black (Retail)

Saitek Eclipse K140 Slimline Multimedia Backlit Keyboard

I've basically gone mad and spent even more money! Decided I didn't want the Lancool case because I don't want plastic and steel and have changed the 650w psu to the 750w. It must have been the devil on my shoulder but I feel more secure in the knowledge of a better quality case and more power if and when needed.

I also swapped out the ram and ordered the Patriot Viper simply because the leds and lack of heat spreader on the Geil put me off.

As for the cpu cooler, I've ordered a Cool-It Eco from elsewhere.

I've just got to source 2 copies of windows 7 retail for as little as poss now

I'm still paranoid and am expecting you all to call me a numpty for not spending the money more wisely!

Yozz76 · 26 Jan 2010 at 18:35

Can I just ask for peace of mind as my order is showing as 'complete' but I have yet to take delivery! I would have expected the status to show as 'shipped' and that it should only show as 'complete' when it has been signed for?

Essexraptor · 26 Jan 2010 at 18:41

You should be able to track the order (DFD?) if it's been shipped

joey2cool · 26 Jan 2010 at 18:57

it shows as complete once it has left the warehouse, and you shud be able to use your tracking number to check on the couriers website!

Yozz76 · 26 Jan 2010 at 19:09

Essexraptor said:
You should be able to track the order (DFD?) if it's been shipped

Haha, didn't think to check my emails! I should get my goodies tomorrow

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Yozz76 · 27 Jan 2010 at 19:06

Received my order today but is probably going to be the weekend before I can get round to putting the systems together. Not had the chance to open each parcel and inspect etc but there is no damage to the boxes, everything was packaged well.

However, I do have a bit of a gripe! I ordered the following for my daughter as she liked the case: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-212-OK&groupid=701&catid=110&subcat= but the actual case received was a CoolerMaster Elite!

For me it is not a major issue as this is likely to be better quality than the Akasa? However, my daughter did pull a face. I have managed to convince her that the CoolerMaster is a decent case and will leave it at that but I do think the product picture and description should be changed if it is a stock issue.