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Nocky24

Nocky24

Nocky24

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This is my first build which i will actually build myself so want to ensure everything is ok/compatible and would you be able to improve on it? Just need your expert judgment basically. Like i say this is my first ever build and i'm just wondering how difficult its going to be. I've installed cpus, psus and gpus but never everything at once so i'm wondering whether to get a prebuilt one, but then i'm never going to take the plunge then.

Heres the spec anyway:

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The OS i'll use will be the Windows 7 RC

Any advice will be much appreciated, thanks
 
That PSU should fit in that case absolutely fine.

It defiantely comes with the 8pin 12V mobo/cou connector and 2x 8/6 pin PCIE and 2x 6 pin PCIE (for multi GPU). A full list is here.
 
cmndr_andi said:
That PSU should fit in that case absolutely fine.

It defiantely comes with the 8pin 12V mobo/cou connector and 2x 8/6 pin PCIE and 2x 6 pin PCIE (for multi GPU). A full list is here.
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Great stuff thanks for that link. One thing though will i be able to install Windows 7 ok even though the system will be preoverclocked? Just worried if the preoverclocking would interfere with the OS install.

Thanks
 
No problems at all. The overclock is all in the BIOS, and as long as it is stable, will have no effect on windows (except running much faster). So windows will just see a 4.2GHz system, say "fair enuf" and continue working.
 
Both PSU's are in the same level of quality, tbf. The Seasonic built Silencer has the edge on efficiency, but lacks the Modular connectors and large fan.

So you have to decide if Modular connection and less noise under load (both are quiet on low load), is worth the extra price of the corsair.

Or pay even more and get the Corsair HX 750W. If you pay the electic bill, this will save more than the extra cost over it's life time, as it's even more efficent.
 
baked188 said:
Looks good to me, the video card you have chosen there is an XT version for £5 more, i think that extra 5 quid is worth it.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?&groupid=701&catid=56&subid=1403&sortby=priceAsc
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Nice one thanks for the heads up on that, free game aswell. The main concern really is just getting the OS installed ok, i know it sounds a bit stupid but i haven't done a complete blank install before with a new system. Will the boot order in the bios be setup correctly if i put the Windows 7 disc in after first post? Also what sort of dvd do i need to burn the iso to? -r or +r and will the standard 4.7GB be ok or will i need a dual layer dvd? Sorry i'm a bit new to all this i know aha but if you could point me in the right direction i'll be most grateful.
 
Good point about the corsair HX series (750 and 850 watt models), they are newer, more efficient, modular and generally awesome. I plan on getting the 850W version myself in the future.

The problem is price, the 750W is £115, which is over £30 more expensive than the PC Power & Cooling 750W. But if you can afford the initial outlay now, it is likely worth the cost: its a better overall PSU and you will get the money back eventually due to reduced electricity costs.

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Nice one thanks for the heads up on that, free game aswell. The main concern really is just getting the OS installed ok, i know it sounds a bit stupid but i haven't done a complete blank install before with a new system. Will the boot order in the bios be setup correctly if i put the Windows 7 disc in after first post? Also what sort of dvd do i need to burn the iso to? -r or +r and will the standard 4.7GB be ok or will i need a dual layer dvd? Sorry i'm a bit new to all this i know aha but if you could point me in the right direction i'll be most grateful.
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If you don't get the option to boot from disk straight away, just go into the BIOS and switch the boot priority so the DVD drive is first. As long as you don't change of the other settings, the overclock will stay as it is.

With that DVD drive, it will read pretty much any DVD, so just use a DVD disk which is new, cheap and your current DVD writer can handle (if you have a stack of blank DVDs, just use one of them). You can use a program like "ImgBurn" to put the ISO onto the DVD if you were wondering. Also, a standard 4.7GB DVD is plenty, no need for a dual layer.
 
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Sasahara said:
Both PSU's are in the same level of quality, tbf. The Seasonic built Silencer has the edge on efficiency, but lacks the Modular connectors and large fan.

So you have to decide if Modular connection and less noise under load (both are quiet on low load), is worth the extra price of the corsair.

Or pay even more and get the Corsair HX 750W. If you pay the electic bill, this will save more than the extra cost over it's life time, as it's even more efficent.
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I think i'm a bit too inexperienced to be messing with modular psus in all honesty. I was looking at the 700w OCZ modular thats on offer at the moment if thats any good? But thought better than to mess with them, are they pretty easy to connect and understand?
 
A modular PSU should actually make the build easier as there are less cables cluttering everything. As long as you know what connections need to be made (ie Mobo (20/24 pin + 4/8 pin 12V), DVD drive, HDDs, graphics card) they are pretty easy to use, connect what you need, leave the rest.

I would not suggest that OCZ 700W PSU, it may be cheap - but you get what you pay for. Have a look at this review. If you want a modular PSU - get that Corsair HX 750W I linked above. Remember, the PSU is the most important part of your system - if it dies, it can take the rest of your PC with it.
 
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cmndr_andi said:
A modular PSU should actually make the build easier as there are less cables cluttering everything. As long as you know what connections need to be made (ie Mobo (20/24 pin + 4/8 pin 12V), DVD drive, HDDs, graphics card) they are pretty easy to use, connect what you need, leave the rest.

I would not suggest that OCZ 700W PSU, it may be cheap - but you get what you pay for. Have a look at this review. If you want a modular PSU - get that Corsair HX 750W I linked above. Remember, the PSU is the most important part of your system - if it dies, it can take the rest of your PC with it.
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Yeh i completely understand, thanks for letting me know about the OCZ psu. I'm seriously considering that Corsair HX 750w you've linked now. How much more power efficient is it? Otherwise i think the 750w PC power would probably be the best choice for me if theres not that much difference in consumption .
 
Under pretty much all loads the HX 750 is aroung 89-90% efficient I believe, while the PC Power & Cooling 750W tops out at 86%. They are both great power supplies, but those savings will add up. Also, the corsair has a quiet 140mm fan and is very quiet - The PCP&C is very quiet below 75% load - past that the single 80mm fan gets a bit annoying. With the system above - you will not be going near 75% load, but add a second 4890 in the future and that might change.
 
cmndr_andi said:
Under pretty much all loads the HX 750 is aroung 89-90% efficient I believe, while the PC Power & Cooling 750W tops out at 86%. They are both great power supplies, but those savings will add up. Also, the corsair has a quiet 140mm fan and is very quiet - The PCP&C is very quiet below 75% load - past that the single 80mm fan gets a bit annoying. With the system above - you will not be going near 75% load, but add a second 4890 in the future and that might change.
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Thanks for the info mate, well i think the HX just pushes me outside my budget so i think i'm going to opt for the PC power which still seems good. Only thing now is with the CPU cooler, do i have to fit a backplate with that Noctua and is it difficult to do? I've only installed cpus with stock coolers and nothing that big. Also is it still a small pea size of arctic silver on the cpu? I've heard people doing lines of thermal paste now so which do you reckon is best?
 
Good stuff - you will be getting a nice PSU there.

The noctua does have a backplate, but I hear that it is very simple to fit. Just follow the included instructions and you will be fine.

Personally, I use a tiny rice grain sized blob of Thermal Paste and spread into an even layer with my index finger in a sandwich bag. I'm sure most people have a slightly different way. The arctic silver website has their own guide to applying AS5, may be worth a look.
 
cmndr_andi said:
Good stuff - you will be getting a nice PSU there.

The noctua does have a backplate, but I hear that it is very simple to fit. Just follow the included instructions and you will be fine.

Personally, I use a tiny rice grain sized blob of Thermal Paste and spread into an even layer with my index finger in a sandwich bag. I'm sure most people have a slightly different way. The arctic silver website has their own guide to applying AS5, may be worth a look.
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Excellent thanks i'll check that out now. By the way does Windows 7 have the gigabyte UD5 mobo drivers, etc built in already or do you have to download them? I know the graphics drivers for ati have their own Windows 7 compatible drivers which you can download.
 
I recently installed a UD5 system which had win 7 installed on it. Things like USB should work fine from the start, but you will need to pop in the included drivers disk to install everything (Just use the Vista x64 drivers - they should work fine).
 
cmndr_andi said:
I recently installed a UD5 system which had win 7 installed on it. Things like USB should work fine from the start, but you will need to pop in the included drivers disk to install everything (Just use the Vista x64 drivers - they should work fine).
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Ah ok then, i did think about the vista 64bit drivers that would come with it but wasn't sure if they'd be compatible. Thanks for clearing that up
 
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