Help with new build please?

V4nger · 2 Mar 2010 at 17:34

Building a PC for my friend and I'm just wondering if this final build will be fully compatible and will work well with the i7 @ 4GHz. Also would you change anything in this? Thanks

reflux · 2 Mar 2010 at 17:37

Looks good to me. Although you'd be best off with two Apaches in push-pull I think - I installed my Venomous X today with two Apaches and 80c IBT temps @ 4ghz are as high as I would want to go tbh.

Lemin · 2 Mar 2010 at 17:38

Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD502HJ) [HD502HJ]

£39.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-081-SA&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=940

only thing i think.

RJC · 2 Mar 2010 at 17:39

Looks good, you can drop a the PSU down size, but that's it

xBLiNG · 2 Mar 2010 at 17:41

Looks fine to me. Nice build.

V4nger · 2 Mar 2010 at 17:45

Thanks for feedback. I need the bigger PSU because I want to Crossfire-X at some point. Also whats different between the Samsung and the Seagate? They have the same specs I think. I'll get another Apache then.

Lemin · 2 Mar 2010 at 18:02

Quote,,

Results Analysis
There’s only one way to say it – the Samsung Spinpoint F3 is the fastest hard disk drive we’ve ever had the pleasure of testing here at bit-tech, having ripped through our benchmarks like a butchers knife through wet loo roll.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/storage/2009/10/06/samsung-spinpoint-f3-1tb-review/10

V4nger · 2 Mar 2010 at 18:45

Awesome I'll get one thanks!

xBLiNG · 2 Mar 2010 at 19:15

V4nger said:
Awesome I'll get one thanks!

Yea the F3 is definitely the better drive of the two.

theron · 2 Mar 2010 at 19:45

i would get the i7 920 (£-20) and the hx 850W (+£20)

edit: reason being, the 920 can handle 4ghz anyway and the extra 100W power will definitely come in handy with the power hungry components.

V4nger · 2 Mar 2010 at 20:14

im going with the 930 because:

1. its newer

2. it overclocks easier/better and i think it is cooler?

plus ive done a lot of research on the net and 750W is more than enough for these components and 2 5870s. also a couple of reviews on the corsair HX 750 have said it can handle more than 750W which is weird.

xBLiNG · 2 Mar 2010 at 20:18

If you're overclocking, it might not even make a difference, I thought the chips was exactly the same. Yea your PSU will be fine, good make too.

theron · 2 Mar 2010 at 20:29

V4nger said:
im going with the 930 because:

1. its newer
2. it overclocks easier/better and i think it is cooler?

plus ive done a lot of research on the net and 750W is more than enough for these components and 2 5870s. also a couple of reviews on the corsair HX 750 have said it can handle more than 750W which is weird.

its not that weird, corsairs wattage rating advertised is sustained power draw, while many companies advertise the peak draw for their units.

so expect it to peak higher than 750, but blow up quickly if u try and make it sustain 750.

edit to say i agree with xBLiNG

RJC · 2 Mar 2010 at 20:32

I run a i7 setup @ 4ghz with crossfire 5850 and I pull around 480w ~ full load

3D Win mark 2006 & Prime.

V4nger · 2 Mar 2010 at 20:37

lol thanks good info! well i hope my mate wont overpower it at any point. i'll just keep him in check