Spec check people!

Chris1712 · 11 Jun 2008 at 01:43

OK guys, my MacBook Pro is making way for a new rig.
Emphasis is on general speed (multi tasking/encoding etc.) and a bit of gaming, but when i do game i like it to be good. I am considering crossfire in the future but for multi monitor support rather than boosted gaming.

Here we go....

Plus a Corsair 620w modular and antec p182. Sorry ocuk its a good 30 quid cheaper elsewhere for those!

HDDs are for raid, i already have 2x500gb and 1x1tb for storage, hence the extra sata cables. No idea how many come with the P5Q.

Comments?

Mr.Bon · 11 Jun 2008 at 01:47

I think 620 is a little much.
The 520 Corsair will be more than enough juice I think

Chris1712 · 11 Jun 2008 at 01:50

With 5 HDD's though?

Mr.Bon · 11 Jun 2008 at 01:51

Oops! I didn't see that part. Honest.

Chris1712 · 11 Jun 2008 at 01:58

So 2xSpinpoints in RAID 0 or one 640gb F1? Will be used only for OS/Games/Apps.

Tbh 2x160gb drives would be more than enough in RAID, any worth it?

Phatzy · 11 Jun 2008 at 02:03

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...t F1 750GB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (HD753LJ)

faster and more space

Chris1712 · 11 Jun 2008 at 02:06

Phatzy said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...t F1 750GB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (HD753LJ)

faster and more space

Don't need the space and not as fast as the 640gb, and im guessing not as fast as the original spec in RAID0?

semi-pro waster · 11 Jun 2008 at 07:34

Any particular reason for the Retail CPU and extra cooler? You could buy the OEM and save a bit of cash, it does have a shorter warranty (1 year vs 3 years) but that doesn't matter if overclocking.

An X38 based motherboard might be better if you are considering Crossfire as they are out now and operate at a full 16x for both slots.

Chris1712 · 11 Jun 2008 at 12:18

Yeah ive just noticed the OEM this week only and swapped it.

My other choice was the DFI X38 board, but im not sure. Just something i prefer about the P45.