Final Check...

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 13:55

How does this look:

I think that's everything but would appreciate ideas on different components or if something's not quite right. I want to make sure it's future proof so don't have to swap out any major components if there's a big new release in the next year or so.

I've got a case, sound card, keyboard, mouse and OS ready. If it doesn't fit the Lian Li I've got here I'll probably get that white Corsair or something similar. I'm also going to connect it up initially this Apple Cinema Display so hopefully that works well - again, if not then I can come back here.

Thanks.

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 13:58

Swapped it - thanks Stulid.

Cheers Cleeecooo - good stuff.

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:05

Yes, SLI is a future possibility - may add the slightly higher Lepa.

SSD firmware - what would stop me being able to update the firmware of the OCZ drive out of interest? I'm very capable with hardware, just a bit out of the loop in terms of owning a Windows PC.

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:11

I'll stick with the Crucial - sounds like too much hassle!

I don't have a Windows laptop with spare SATA either.

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:13

Socrates470BC said:
Just curious, how do you intend to split what is stored on the SSD and the HDD.
Currently, was thinking either a 30GB- 60GB to use as a cache - Intel's Smart Tech.
or a 200GB-250GB to hold OS, drivers and all programs on SSD and use HDD for Data and Video files.

How have others split their storage requirements and what space did you require on the SSD?

I was just going to have Windows 7 and possibly BF3 on the SSD, the larger HDD for storage. I don't think i'll be putting much else on the SSD to be honest...but in future, if I head back to PC and get rid of the Apple hardware I have I can sort that issue out then.

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:15

Here we go then... (I've added a SSD bay as this case isn't set up for it):

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:18

Jony27 said:
just wanted you to know, the OCZ 850w is 80+ gold while the Lepa 850w is 80+ bronze (both semi-modular)

Is that worth the extra few quid then?

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:20

Bingo...

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:21

That mobo is on preorder, due today; will the rest of the stuff be shipped or will they wait until everything is in stock?

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:22

Cheers Jony.

One last question. This Apple monitor runs at 1920 x 1200 - will this system (GPU especially) be up to task?

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:30

Great.

I may put the mobo through separately then - it will be more convinient for me to take delivery of the bulk of the order this Wed.

TriedandTested · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:39

I've ordered the mobo separately so not to hold up the main items. I've put a message in the customer service forum so hopefully 5UB will pick that up.

Fingers crossed it'll be in stock today and can come in one shipment Wednesday.

Cheers for the help on this!

How exciting this is!!