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Laquer Head

Laquer Head

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I had plans for an HTPC, but I abandoned it before xmas and have chosen to now make a full PC.

So I have acquired a few parts and have some already here to finally start a new PC build.

I'd just like a little input/opinions what you all think!

Already Have:

-26" Asus 1080p LCD panel
-CoolerMaster Cosmos Chassis
-LG BluRaY
-LG DVD-R/CD-R..etc
-Logitech WiFi Keyboard & Mouse

I Need the following and have tentatively picked these for purchase...(opinions)

-MotherBoard - Asus P7P55D-E Premium Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Intel® P55 - LGA 1156

-Processor - Intel Core i7 860 quad core

-Hard Drive - 2TB Seagate Barracuda XT Sata 3.0 6gbps

-Graphics - Sapphire ATI 5790 1GB DDR5

So I wanna hear opinions on these components working together,

I need opinions on PSU & a CPU Cooler!

Thanks
 
looka prety damn good, i really don't have anything to add.

I am jealus about that 26' monitor tho.:P
 
Umm, im not sure what a 5790 is?? but the build looks amazing so far.

For a graphics card, since a 5790 doesn't exist, Get a 5770 or 4890 for $170 or if you want great performance/future proof, get the Asus 5850. It can be overclocked past a 5870 and still stay under warrenty thanks to Asus' Voltage tweak =]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121361&cm_re=5850-_-14-121-361-_-Product

For a PSU that can run that rig and any of these Graphics cards, go with corsair. GREAT reliability and performance. Im using one as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006&Tpk=corsair 750

This psu can only crossfire the 5770 because the 4890 and the 5850 use 2 pci express connectors. But that's not a problem because if you get the 4890/5850 they will be more than great dedicated cards.

Im not sure of a good heatsink for your cpu :(

Good luck though and hope this helped :good:
 
kyleswitch said:
Umm, im not sure what a 5790 is?? but the build looks amazing so far.

For a graphics card, since a 5790 doesn't exist, Get a 5770 or 4890 for $170 or if you want great performance/future proof, get the Asus 5850. It can be overclocked past a 5870 and still stay under warrenty thanks to Asus' Voltage tweak =]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121361&cm_re=5850-_-14-121-361-_-Product

For a PSU that can run that rig and any of these Graphics cards, go with corsair. GREAT reliability and performance. Im using one as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006&Tpk=corsair 750

This psu can only crossfire the 5770 because the 4890 and the 5850 use 2 pci express connectors. But that's not a problem because if you get the 4890/5850 they will be more than great dedicated cards.

Im not sure of a good heatsink for your cpu :(

Good luck though and hope this helped :good:
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:confused:
 
Agreed with Corsair for power, and do you have RAM, yet? I'm not sure on what CPU cooling as I don't own any Intel builds :P

I'd also like to ask (if you don't mind my asking,) what you do for a living so you can buy a 5970 and still afford to clothe and feed yourself? :D
 
Stoic Sentinel said:
Agreed with Corsair for power, and do you have RAM, yet? I'm not sure on what CPU cooling as I don't own any Intel builds :P

I'd also like to ask (if you don't mind my asking,) what you do for a living so you can buy a 5970 and still afford to clothe and feed yourself? :D
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Yeah, I'm stuck on RAM too..lol

I'm a safety officer with a major North American construction equipment manufacterer.:)
 
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@Stoic - he said 5790, you said 5970... not sure if one of you mis-typed


How bout something like this?

CPU- $289
Intel Core i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Mobo- $192 ($20 rebate)
ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131386

RAM- $140 ($20 rebate)
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365

Hard Drive- $55 each
2x Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB (verrry fast)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

GPU- $208
XFX Radeon HD 4890 1GB (Double Lifetime Warranty)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150438

PSU- $110 ($10 rebate)
Corsair 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Heatsink- $85
Noctua NH-U12DX 1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608012


Total- $1134 shipped, after rebates


Do you need an OS?

Windows Pro 7 64-bit $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758
 
or try this mobo for $220 ($20 rebate)
EVGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX SLI LE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188049

The reviews on the Asus boards below this one ^ have a surprisingly high rate of DOA or RMA issues. Also read bios updates needed. they're probably fine but people review when they're pissed off...
$192 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131386
$233 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359

How close was I to your budget? if you post it, we can zero in on it. I haven't seen any ballpark figures. I just tried to do the best i7 setup on a lower budget
 
Analizer said:
Good rig, although are you going to need as much as 2TB? 2x 500GB will be better I guess
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I'm gonna use a SSD for my o/s and the 2TB storage--I'm going with it as its SATA3 6Gbps

vandassen said:
@Stoic - he said 5790, you said 5970... not sure if one of you mis-typed
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Yeah! I mistyped! I meant sapphire ATI 5970
How bout something like this?


Do you need an OS?

Nope!

vandassen said:
How close was I to your budget? if you post it, we can zero in on it. I haven't seen any ballpark figures. I just tried to do the best i7 setup on a lower budget
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I'm not really on budget! I just need to buy the parts I like!

I'm liking the new P7 boards from ASUS as they have usb3 and sata3,
 
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