PC Componats for my new i7 build

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nik11105

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Ok so I have all ready posted a thread about this( http://www.computerforum.com/187981-need-help-picking-out-pc-parts-my-new-build.html#post1569508 ), but since then i have been looking around and this is what I have come up with

Intel CPU Core i7 950 - 222
1000W Coolermaster Silent Pro M - 123
Corsair Cooling Air Series A70 - 40
Samsung 1Tb Spinpoint - 40
LG Blu-Ray Combo - 50
140mm BitFenix Spectre All Black - 5
Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R - 140
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 580 - 410
Samsung 2TB Spinpoint F3EG - 65
120mm BitFenix SpectreFan Blue LED- 5
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit - 75
Razer Lycosa - 55
Razer Abyssus Mirror - 31
CM-690 II Case Window Side Panel - 15
Coolermaster CM-690 II Advanced - 70
TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N PCI - 18
Asus Xonar DX 7.1 - 60
G.Skill RipJaw 12GB (3x4GB) - 117

total - 1541

I am not under any sircumstances am i going over 1500 pounds!
So any comments would be appreciated!
 
CrayonMuncher

CrayonMuncher

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Since you seem to be spending big bucks i'd say wait a week and a bit (jan 5th to be exact) for intels new platform to come out so you can have the choice of sandy bridge.
 
fastdude

fastdude

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Looks good, where are you buying from?
The only things I'd change would be the PSU (For the price of the silent pro, you could get the slightly better 850W XFX Black edition or the HX850W).

EDIT: I re-read your original post, the two 850W PSUs above will cope fine with GTX580 in SLI, but not tri-SLi, and you'd be at a push even with that 1000W Coolermaster.
 
fastdude

fastdude

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innercx said:
Since you seem to be spending big bucks i'd say wait a week and a bit (jan 5th to be exact) for intels new platform to come out so you can have the choice of sandy bridge.
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That was the advice given in the OT, but:
i could but its unberable with that 30 inch monitor looking at me
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and it's his money :p
 
fastdude

fastdude

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innercx said:
Sorry man i didnt see the ot, yeah forgot about the vat increase lol
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OK so a sandy bridge build will be 2.5% more expensive than it would otherwise be, but so what, a £1500 PC would cost maybe £35 more.

It looks a solid build, and will last you at least two years before upgrading for sure:good:
 
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lyth0s

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nik11105 said:
Ok so I have all ready posted a thread about this( http://www.computerforum.com/187981-need-help-picking-out-pc-parts-my-new-build.html#post1569508 ), but since then i have been looking around and this is what I have come up with

Intel CPU Core i7 950 - 222
1000W Coolermaster Silent Pro M - 123
Corsair Cooling Air Series A70 - 40
Samsung 1Tb Spinpoint - 40
LG Blu-Ray Combo - 50
140mm BitFenix Spectre All Black - 5
Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R - 140
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 580 - 410
Samsung 2TB Spinpoint F3EG - 65
120mm BitFenix SpectreFan Blue LED- 5
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit - 75
Razer Lycosa - 55
Razer Abyssus Mirror - 31
CM-690 II Case Window Side Panel - 15
Coolermaster CM-690 II Advanced - 70
TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N PCI - 18
Asus Xonar DX 7.1 - 60
G.Skill RipJaw 12GB (3x4GB) - 117

total - 1541

I am not under any sircumstances am i going over 1500 pounds!
So any comments would be appreciated!
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That will make for an amazing computer! Only thing I dont see (maybe im partially blind?) is a SSD for your OS and important programs/games!
 
tech savvy

tech savvy

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fastdude said:
It looks a solid build, and will last you at least two years before upgrading for sure:good:
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2 years, are you serious? as is, 3-4 years.a year or so down the line add 12 more gigs and get another 580 for sli and that will add another 2 years,thats a good 5-6 year lifespan.

edit:if you want to sli down the road get a 1000w or above psu.
 
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fastdude

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tech savvy said:
2 years, are you serious? as is, 3-4 years.a year or so down the line add 12 more gigs and get another 580 for sli and that will add another 2 years,thats a good 5-6 year lifespan.

edit:if you want to sli down the road get a 1000w or above psu.
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A high-quality 850W will be able to handle dual 580s.
http://www.computerforum.com/186629-power-supply-psu-tech-guide.html
I'm not saying this rig will only last him two years before he needs another, I'm saying for all gaming intents and purposes he'll be fine with the parts he has for the next two years, just look at the i7-920, that's over two years old now.
Yes, I agree, with upgrades every year or so, 5-6 years is a reasonable estimate. By 2016, I wouldn't be surprised if this rig was only as powerful as a mid-range or even entry level gaming computer. But whatever.
 
Okedokey

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Replace 1TB hd with an ssd and your system is balanced. Otherwise, the other components will be tapping their metaphorical feet waiting for data to process.
 
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nik11105

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Guys Bad news. My boss just told me that im going to get paid less becasuse of the resseison. Now i can only spend 1200 pounds on this build :angry:
so any suggetstions at all on how i can make this build last as long as possible performance wise??
 
fastdude

fastdude

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nik11105 said:
Guys Bad news. My boss just told me that im going to get paid less becasuse of the resseison. Now i can only spend 1200 pounds on this build :angry:
so any suggetstions at all on how i can make this build last as long as possible performance wise??
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Wait for Sandy Bridge.
 
Okedokey

Okedokey

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If you cant take a 300 dollar hit, then you have little cash... consider waiting six months and buy bargains as you go.
 
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nik11105

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300 pound hit

300 pounds = 475 dollers

EDIT: Is sandy bridge really worth waiting for?Is it supposed to be That good?
 
msgplacide

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Sounds good to me and at a good price too, but I would recommend an Antec case because their so good at cooling down your gear when under heavy heat, and their not too expensive.
 
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