My new pc build.

chriso132 · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:17

Hi all,

Buying this new pc build within the next few days, i was wondering if i will have any problems with any of the parts fitting. Im just looking to see what you's think.

- Windows 7 64 Bit
- Krypton Intel Core i7 950 Extreme Bundle
- CPU: Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz @ 4.20GHz
- Motherboard: Asus Rampage III Extreme (Socket 1366) DDR3 Motherboard
- RAM: Corsair XMS3 (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Triple Channel
- Cooler: Prolimatech Megahalems Performance CPU Cooler with Akasa Viper 120mm Fan
- Artic Cooling MX-3 Thermal Compound
- HIS ATI Radeon HD 5970 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
- Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB SATA-II 32MB Cache
- Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 1000W Power Supply
- Coolermaster HAF X Gaming Full Tower Case
- LG GH24NS50 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter

I was going to change the asaka viper that comes with it for 2 of these. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-059-AK.

Thanks

stulid · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:19

nothing wrong with it fitting and working together.

this bundle http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=bu-056-oe&groupid=43&catid=339&subcat=1801 saves £150, and you wont notice the difference.

you can then buy a ssd?

and did you know that two gtx470 in sli beat a 5970? http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/geforce-gtx470-sli.html

chriso132 · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:26

Yeah i seen that, the reason i went for the other as its upgraded to an Asus rampage, and extra .2ghz of an overclock and the CPU cooler is apparantly one of the best you can buy. But i might actually get an SSD anyway. Thanks =)

chriso132 · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:37

Ahh and about the graphics cards, im thinking of spending the extra and going for two GTX480s. Will i need any extra cooling or anything of two of them ?

stulid · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:39

that case has enough cooling I think!!!

vasek · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:39

1000 is more than you need but I guess its good to be future proof incase you want to upgrade later

chriso132 · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:44

Ahh vasek just reminded me, will 1000 watt be ok for 2 GTX 280s ?

chriso132 · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:44

480's sorry, bit behind with the times there.

stulid · 3 Oct 2010 at 22:45

1000w is enough.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/159?vs=165 near the bottom is the power usage under load 851w with Furmark, which is a very stressful program for components.