I think its high time that I upgrade my LGA 775 right that I bought back in 2007. Its actually a HP Pavillion Elite from before I actually got into computer hardware and such.
I'm not planning on a full part swap - just the key components that actually need upgrading. My current video card is more than adequate for what I do (GTS 450), and if I really need it, I can steal the 2nd 450 from my other rig. I also have a 160GB Intel SSD which I'm definitely going to reuse as a well a couple hard drives.
Here are the proposed parts:
Mobo: Asus Maximus V Formula
And a couple red Bitfenix Alchemy sleeved extentions to go with that gorgeous ROG board
And the parts I already have:
Case: CM HAF 932 that I painted just for this build
GPU: GeForce GTS 450 1GB (possibly 2)
SSD: Intel 320 Series 160GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1.5TB
PSU: CM Earthwatts 600W
Total cost of the build about $900. I'm feeling good about the parts except for the RAM. The Dominator Platinums are real nice but I don't really have a...need... for them. More like an expensive toy that I could use to delve into RAM OC'ing. As for the cooler, I'm leaning more towards the H100 but that'll be more of an impulse buy when I'm actually at the store.
Does everything seem good (for a lack of a better word)? Any alternate part suggestions?
Thanks in advance
I'm not planning on a full part swap - just the key components that actually need upgrading. My current video card is more than adequate for what I do (GTS 450), and if I really need it, I can steal the 2nd 450 from my other rig. I also have a 160GB Intel SSD which I'm definitely going to reuse as a well a couple hard drives.
Here are the proposed parts:
Mobo: Asus Maximus V Formula
(~$300)
CPU: 3770k
(~$350)
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 1600Mhz 16GB (2 x 8GB)
(~$100)
or Corsair Dominator Platinum 1600Mhz 16GB
(~$170)
Cooler: Corsair H100
(~$110)
or Phanteks TC-14PE Red
(~$100)
And a couple red Bitfenix Alchemy sleeved extentions to go with that gorgeous ROG board
And the parts I already have:
Case: CM HAF 932 that I painted just for this build
GPU: GeForce GTS 450 1GB (possibly 2)
SSD: Intel 320 Series 160GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1.5TB
PSU: CM Earthwatts 600W
Total cost of the build about $900. I'm feeling good about the parts except for the RAM. The Dominator Platinums are real nice but I don't really have a...need... for them. More like an expensive toy that I could use to delve into RAM OC'ing. As for the cooler, I'm leaning more towards the H100 but that'll be more of an impulse buy when I'm actually at the store.
Does everything seem good (for a lack of a better word)? Any alternate part suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Icarus
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| i5 3570k | Asrock H77-m Pro4 | Corsair Vengeance | Patriot |
| RAM | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Kingston HyperX Blu | Western Digital Red 3x 3TB | Intel 310 160GB | Western Digital Green 2x 2TB |
| OS | Monitor | Power | Case |
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Icarus
(19 items) |
Super Server 3000 / HTPC
(12 items) |
| CPU | Motherboard | RAM | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| i5 3570k | Asrock H77-m Pro4 | Corsair Vengeance | Patriot |
| RAM | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Kingston HyperX Blu | Western Digital Red 3x 3TB | Intel 310 160GB | Western Digital Green 2x 2TB |
| OS | Monitor | Power | Case |
| Server 2008 R2 | Sony KDL55HX750 | Corsair Builder Series 400W | Silverstone Grandia GD06B |
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I'd definitely put that under water 
