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2009-09-02 08:11:18
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

Look here first if you're tech savvy.

Well, as a result of the above thread I think it may be time for a new build. Any suggestions? I would like to go the route of DDR3. Unfortunately my computer is essential to my work so I can't really put this off to wait for DX11 cards unless they come out tomorrow or there is some kind of step-up program.

I only need the internal components, so no monitor, mouse, case, etc.

Thanks for the help.
2009-09-02 10:45:11
Bell
Frosties > Cornflakes
+362|6810|UK

Price range?  And what's it really for, you mentioned work but do you game on it or are you a console guy?
2009-09-02 14:32:18
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

Bell wrote:

Price range?  And what's it really for, you mentioned work but do you game on it or are you a console guy?
Since it is only for the internal components I'm aiming for no more than a $1000. I do a lot of graphic work, digital painting, web design, etc. It will also be used for gaming though. I would like it to be an adequate replacement/upgrade to my old system.
2009-09-02 14:41:14
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

Phenom II X4 955BE
Scythe Mugen 2
Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P
2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz
WD Black 1TB / Samsung F1 1TB
Enermax Modu82+ 625w

+HD 5870 ($299 ???)

edit: oh and before anyone asks why no i7, it would go over budget....

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-09-02 14:46:12)

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2009-09-02 15:00:44
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

Phenom II X4 955BE
Scythe Mugen 2
Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P
2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz
WD Black 1TB / Samsung F1 1TB
Enermax Modu82+ 625w

+HD 5870 ($299 ???)

edit: oh and before anyone asks why no i7, it would go over budget....
I don't need a hard driver either (see attached thread) although I did want to get another purely for backup. If I knocked that would it put an i7 with in that range (assuming it's the better choice)?

edit: I actually have a bunch of coupon codes for certain items from newegg, the i7 920 is one of them.

Last edited by OmniDeath (2009-09-02 15:02:48)

2009-09-02 22:34:02
Catbox
forgiveness
+505|6977
The i7 920 is 199.95 at microcenter... I have heard that the 920 has a slight edge and if the price is similar... the 920 i would pick...
http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0302727

I just built a q9400 based system and wish i had known the 920 was going to be only 200 a month later...lol
I am actually going to buy the 920 proc by itself soon and build a graphics only monster... no online... just rendering and graphics...
Windows 7 64 bit  8-12gb of ram and gtx 285/295 or ati 5000 series?
Love is the answer
2009-09-03 00:25:32
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

[TUF]Catbox wrote:

The i7 920 is 199.95 at microcenter... I have heard that the 920 has a slight edge and if the price is similar... the 920 i would pick...
http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0302727
Nice. I didn't even know there was a microcenter where I live, but there is according to the site.
2009-09-03 05:57:13
Finray
Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro
+2,629|6049|Catherine Black

OmniDeath wrote:

Bell wrote:

Price range?  And what's it really for, you mentioned work but do you game on it or are you a console guy?
Since it is only for the internal components I'm aiming for no more than a $1000. I do a lot of graphic work, digital painting, web design, etc. It will also be used for gaming though. I would like it to be an adequate replacement/upgrade to my old system.
Did you ever turn the Zalman around?
https://i.imgur.com/qwWEP9F.png
2009-09-03 08:53:16
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

Finray wrote:

OmniDeath wrote:

Bell wrote:

Price range?  And what's it really for, you mentioned work but do you game on it or are you a console guy?
Since it is only for the internal components I'm aiming for no more than a $1000. I do a lot of graphic work, digital painting, web design, etc. It will also be used for gaming though. I would like it to be an adequate replacement/upgrade to my old system.
Did you ever turn the Zalman around?
Nope. If it works with the new build I guess I finally will, haha.
2009-09-03 16:59:59
dill13
Member
+67|6454

Unless you have 10 hard drives or are going tri sli you should be fine you could sli it
2009-09-03 17:12:55
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

1792MB is waste, get one with 896MB.

edit: oh and good cooler too.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-09-03 17:16:16)

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2009-09-03 17:32:58
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

1792MB is waste, get one with 896MB.

edit: oh and good cooler too.
Not arguing your point as I'm sure you know more than me, but how is it a waste? Twice the memory for only a 30$ price difference seems like a good thing.

Can you recommend a good cooler that won't break the bank?

Last edited by OmniDeath (2009-09-03 17:34:13)

2009-09-03 23:51:25
nickb64
formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]
+77|5871|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)
896MB is plenty for pretty much anything, it would seem. It's an unnecessary cost, as it is unlikely to have any real increase in ability. Spend the extra $ on a good cooler such as Mugen 2 or something(the $30 that would get you the card with more memory could almost get you a Mugen 2 on Newegg)

Mugen 2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … =mugen%202
2009-09-04 02:35:55
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

OmniDeath wrote:

Final pick, 876$. Win?

EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz
Scythe MUGEN-2 SCMG-2000 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler
Looks good.
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2009-09-04 09:04:11
Finray
Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro
+2,629|6049|Catherine Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130427
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130475

umm..

EDIT: Didn't notice the rebate on the 275. But is the 280 worth $15 more?

Last edited by Finray (2009-09-04 09:04:35)

https://i.imgur.com/qwWEP9F.png
2009-09-04 09:28:54
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

Finray wrote:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130427
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130475

umm..

EDIT: Didn't notice the rebate on the 275. But is the 280 worth $15 more?
No don't get 280 its hot, loud and needs more power.
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2009-09-04 09:42:53
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

Finray wrote:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130427
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130475

umm..

EDIT: Didn't notice the rebate on the 275. But is the 280 worth $15 more?
No don't get 280 its hot, loud and needs more power.
That 280 is also recertified and it doesn't have the discounted combo price when buying it with the motherboard.
2009-09-04 20:47:56
CommieChipmunk
Member
+488|6830|Portland, OR, USA
Google: GTX 275 crash

I'm returning mine next week.

After 5-10 minutes in most games it will either freeze the computer or CTD.

Temps are fine, nothings over clocked, everything worked perfectly with my 8800 GTS 512

Or you could get it and just wait until drivers that work come out
2009-09-05 01:23:43
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

CommieChipmunk wrote:

Google: GTX 275 crash

I'm returning mine next week.

After 5-10 minutes in most games it will either freeze the computer or CTD.

Temps are fine, nothings over clocked, everything worked perfectly with my 8800 GTS 512

Or you could get it and just wait until drivers that work come out
Just put one in my friends new build and he's been playing it almost nonstop for the past week with no issues.
2009-09-05 01:41:53
IrishGrimReaper
Field Marshal | o |
+142|6982|Ireland | Monaghan

Mine has been playing steady since I got it a month ago, no problems at all.
Intel Core i7 CPU 920 @ 4GHz || 3x2 GB OCZ 1600Mhz DDR3 || 80GB Intel X25-M Gen 2 || KFA2 GTX 480 1536Mb ||| Samsung T220 || Xonar DX 7.1 || AV 40 || P6T Deluxe V2 || Win 7 HP 64 Bit || Lian Li P80
2009-09-05 02:30:21
OmniDeath
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+726|6904

Any tips for overclocking the i7? I never did it with my q6600 so I think I'd like to give it a shot this time around.
2009-09-05 05:07:38
IrishGrimReaper
Field Marshal | o |
+142|6982|Ireland | Monaghan

Panzer helped me, he'll be able to tell you what voltages to use(don't have time to get my volts to show you), it's a very very easy thing to do(with the right help). Throughout all the other forums I been on, I don't think I've seen an i7 that can't reach atleast 3.7Ghz.
Intel Core i7 CPU 920 @ 4GHz || 3x2 GB OCZ 1600Mhz DDR3 || 80GB Intel X25-M Gen 2 || KFA2 GTX 480 1536Mb ||| Samsung T220 || Xonar DX 7.1 || AV 40 || P6T Deluxe V2 || Win 7 HP 64 Bit || Lian Li P80
2009-09-05 05:57:44
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

OmniDeath wrote:

Any tips for overclocking the i7? I never did it with my q6600 so I think I'd like to give it a shot this time around.
1.25Vcore
1.275V QPI
1.12V IOH
1.82V PLL
1.64V Dram bus

21x multi
181 BCLK
=3.8GHz

Try these first. Keep an eye on the core temps while running prime95 with 8 threads. LinX doesn't work so well on i7, but you could do quick 10-20x run on it too. 

If the 3.8GHz goes fine, put 191 BCLK which equals to 4GHz with 21x multiplier.

edit: you have evga board that has some settings with different name. feel free to ask if you have trouble finding them.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-09-05 05:58:58)

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