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Kiggold · 11-13-09

I'm still not sure if I am going to go thru with it and build an i7 (see here) BUT I can get the i7 920 at Microcenter for only $200, which is a huge plus.

Here is the list:

CPU: Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail ~$200 (from Microcenter)
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail $160
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $269
GPU1: eVGA Nvidia GTX260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition in SLI (from current sig rig)
GPU2: ZOTAC ZT-95TEK2P-FSL GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $55
PSU: Antec TPQ-850 850W Continuous Power ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active ... - Retail $140
RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C7 G - Retail $170
DVD Drive:Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support - OEM $34
HDD: Maxtor 500GB (using from current rig)
TIM: OCZ OCZTFRZTC Freeze Extreme Thermal Conductivity Compound - Retail $6

CPU Cooling: Prolimatech Megahalem Rev. B for Intel 775 / 1156 / 1366
CPU Fan: Scythe 120x25 SFF21G 75 CFM S-Flex by Sony $86 shipped for Megahalem & Fan

Shipping - $9
Total - $~1100 (+/-) a few dollars, as I rounded some of the prices)

A Few Notes:

Case - Im not thrilled with the HAF932 because I feel like it is going to louder than I want it to be, but it should fit the Megahalem with ease. I am also looking at the Antec 1200, but leaning towards the HAF932 because it comes highly recommened here on OCN, and it is onsale at Newegg. Any other case ideas?
GPUs - I will use my GTX260s in SLI to power my main monitor, and the 9500GT to power my 2nd and 3rd monitor, as well as run PhysX.
Mobo: I like this motherboard because it has 3 PCIx16 slots (x16, x16, x8), plenty of SATA connections, 6 DDR3 RAM slots, overclocking potential, and I have had good experience with Gigabyte boards. Also, has anyone had any experience overclocking this motherboard?
RAM - Someone on Newegg complained that he could not get the motherboard to properly recognize the RAM, so that makes me iffy if I want to get that RAM. Other RAM reccomendations?
PSU - The PSU will work with my setup, correct?

I would love to here your reccomendations, suggestions, etc. This will be my first intel build. If all goes according to plan, I would like to purchase this sometime Saturday evening (11/14) or Sunday afternoon (11/15) so I recieved everything by the latest on Friday, 11/20.

Thank you.

Angmaar · 11-13-09

That looks like a nice build.

Kiggold · 11-13-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angmaar

That looks like a nice build.

Thank you!

thejj924 · 11-13-09

go with Coolmaster 90CFM fans at 19 dba keeps my core i7 at 3.64 at max 30C idle

also spend 30 more and get the EVGA x58 758 3SLI

-iceblade^ · 11-13-09

there is cheaper ram out there but i don't know much about ram.

that said, go to a microcenter and look at the HAF 932 and the antec 1200, and decide which you want. both are HUGE cases...

otherwise it looks like a good build

mooneyham · 11-13-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejj924

go with Coolmaster 90CFM fans at 19 dba keeps my core i7 at 3.64 at max 30C idle

also spend 30 more and get the EVGA x58 758 3SLI

its 19dba at lowest rpm and arn't they only rated at 70cfm according to the box?

thejj924 · 11-13-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooneyham

its 19dba at lowest rpm and arn't they only rated at 70cfm according to the box?

Speed: 2000rpm
Airflow: 90cfm
Noise (dB-A): 19 dB-A
(copied from the bag)

Kiggold · 11-13-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejj924

go with Coolmaster 90CFM fans at 19 dba keeps my core i7 at 3.64 at max 30C idle

also spend 30 more and get the EVGA x58 758 3SLI

Why the EVGA x58 SLI? (this one right?) It doesnt seem that a Megahalem would fit as people say around the CPU is very cramped. What are the advantages of this board over the Gigabyte?

And can I have a link to the fan?

Thank you.

Kiggold · 11-13-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by -iceblade^

there is cheaper ram out there but i don't know much about ram.

that said, go to a microcenter and look at the HAF 932 and the antec 1200, and decide which you want. both are HUGE cases...

otherwise it looks like a good build

Thanks, I plan on going to Microcenter Saturday or Sunday to pick up the i7 920, so I will look at the cases there as well. But a Megahalem will fit in a antec 1200 right? I have heard from multiple people on here the Megahalem is HUGE and has trobule fitting in some cases.

+1

Zensou · 11-13-09

Megahalem should have no problem fitting in an antec 1200

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