ASUS X79 System Design Contest

[dalauder]

Yes someone should use a higher rated PSU for their personal builds, but I still think my PSU will get the job done. In a theoretical $1500 build where the CPU + mobo alone are > $900 you can't really afford to have any excess. In a real build, obviously you should spend $20-30 more for a slightly higher PSU just to be sure. Besides, in a "coolest system" build, you can't be doing a crazy amount of overclocking since it won't be very cool anymore

Haha...good point. My system needs a bit more ventilation to that end. This build is pretty strange considering NOBODY would spend $900 for the CPU+mobo and go cheap on everything else.

 

[Gimbledon]

Gimbledon's "I could have bought furniture" build 11/17/2011

Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 And Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz COMBO 894.98

Processor:See Above for Combo

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) 59.99

Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card 244.99

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WDBAAX5000ENC-NRSN 500 GB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive 59.95

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite grey and black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case 99.99

Power Supply: Rosewill Green Series RG630-S12 630W Continuous @40°C,80 PLUS Certified, Single 12V Rail, Active PFC "Compatible with Core i7,i5" Power Supply 59.99

Cooling: XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler bracket included LGA 2011 i7 i5 775 1155 AMD and dual fan push pull compatible 29.99

DVD Burner: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM 18.99

Fans: Rosewill RFA-120-WL 120mm 4 White LEDs LED Case Fan 7.99 (Buying 2 Fans)

Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM 12.98


Total: 1,497.83
Left over: 2.17

 

[Dacatak]

Dac's No Frills Big Chills X79-R1

Motherboard + Processor COMBO: ASUS Sabertooth X79 + Core i7-3930K: $894.98

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO: $34.90
w/ Cooler Master LGA2011 Bracket Free Upgrade Program
I can't see why anyone would waste money on a closed-loop water cooling system when this performs on par for way less.

RAM: Super Talent DDR3-1600 8GB (2x 4GB) x2: $83.98
Protip: RAM modules without gaudy obstructive heat spreaders cool slightly better, so these are very "cool" indeed.
Four modules minimum for quad channel on X79.
Don't let the "Value" designation fool you. Super Talent makes some serious no-frills RAM. Given the choice, I only buy Super Talent memory. Also, you don't always get the exact modules depicted. Some actually come with black PCBs like these, which look so sick.

Graphics Card: ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti: $244.99
I honestly would not settle for anything less for a X79 build like this. Of course there are cheaper 560 Tis, but Asus is Asus.

Hard Drive: Crucial m4 64GB SSD 2.5": $115.95
Crucial makes reliable SSDs with solid performance with 64GB being the lowest I'll ever go in terms of a boot storage drive.

Power Supply: FSP Group AURUM GOLD 500W: $93.99
In this day and age the quality-freak in me would not settle for anything less than 80+ Gold efficiency, which is a true mark of quality and value. And the fact that it looks really cool doesn't hurt either.

Case: Cooler Master CM-690 II Advanced RC-692-KKN2: $87.55
And finally everything is stuffed into what can only be described as the coolest case in the universe. With everything you need and nothing that you don't, coupled with sleek, minimalist lines with near-ideal airflow, this is really the epitomy of no frills and big chills.


Total: $1556.34

This is my ideal build and I simply couldn't cut corners seeing as how the pure quality and sheer value of every component more than justifies an extra Benjamin. I think a truly cool build weighs in quality and value equally with budget.

 

[se7envii]

svn's build
Processor: 3930k + mobo combo
Motherboard: Processor + Motherboard combo @ $894.98
RAM: 8GB G.SKILL Ripjaw 1600MHz @ $44.99
Graphics Card: ASUS GTX 460 Ti @ $245
Hard Drive: Corsair 60GB SSD @ $90
Case: Antec 900 @ $100
Power Supply: 750W hec Power supply @ $70
Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 $25.99 + socket 2011 bracket $1.99
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner @ $20

Total = $1492

 

[prunestida]

Prunestida's Unwavering Build of the Nocturnal
Processor/Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard/Sandy Bridge Combo $894.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) $84.99
Graphics Card: ASUS EAH6870 DC/2DI2S/1GD5 Radeon HD 6870 1GB $189.99
Hard Drive: HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB $99.99
Case: COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $69.99
Power Supply: RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-730SS 730W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V $59.99
Cooling: XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler bracket included LGA 2011 $29.99
DVD Burner: Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner $0 for a limited time with Hitachi HDD

Grand Total (After instant savings and combo deals): $1428.92

 

[Beahota]

Bruce's Black and Yellow!!

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156262
Hard drive: http://www.shop.com/1TB_Cavier_Green_SATA_6Gb_s-533801223-578537128-p+.xhtml?sourceid=1414
MB and Chip: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.770946
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231478
Graphics: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121419
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227393
Optical: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088
CPU cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

Case: no matter the price its got to be cool looking 49.99
Hard drive: i do like to cut power comsumption where i can 81.23
MB and chip: i would have picked the sabertooth anyway 894.98
Ram: 16gb 4 channel kit low voltage should save some power while still getting 1600mhz 94.99
Graphics: went with a 6850 less power and noise then nvidia alternatives 159.99
SSD: 40gb is more then enough for a boot drive and also usues only 2w active 64.99
Optical: the samsung drive i have now i bought in 05 and it still works great so i would get another 18.99
PSU: 80+ gold and have to go with one of the highest rated companies, enough wattage for extras later 129.99 -30.00 promo code
CPU cooler: everyone knows the 212 is awesome for air cooled 25.99 +1.99 for 2011 mounting bracket


Grand Total: 1493.13

what is this almost 7 bucks left?
I know i overpaid on a couple things to get what i wanted

 

[vanillaman]

vanillaman's Ozone Blur

1. Processor: Intel Core i7-3930k Sandy Bridge-E - $894.98 (combo deal)

2.Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard-$894.98 (combo deal)

3. RAM: G. Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 16gb (4x4gb) - $94.99

4. Graphics Card: ASUS GeForce Gtx 550 Ti - $129.99

5. Hard Drive: Patriot Torqx 2 32gb Solid State Drive - $69.99

6. Case: Rosewill Blackhawk Gaming ATX Mid-Tower - $99.99

7. Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential Series ST60F-ES 600W 80 Plus Atx Power Supply - $69.99

Cooling: Corsair H100 CPU Cooler - $119.99

DVD Burner: Asus 24X DVD Burner - $19.99

Total: $1499.91

I managed to theme the components somewhat, which I suppose is a small bonus.

 

[BigBri1234]

BigBri1234 "sooperdooper" build
Processor/Motherboard Combo: Intel Core i7-3930K/ASUS Sabertooth X79 combo $894.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) $59.99
Graphics Card: ASUS Radeon HD 6850 1GB $159.99
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 64GB $119.99
Case/Power Supply Combo: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650/Corsair Carbide Series 400R $174.98
Cooling: ZALMAN CNPS10X $40.24
DVD Burner: LITE-ON DVD Burner $18.99
Extra Case fans: COOLER MASTER 120mm Case Fan 4 in 1 pack $12.99
Ram Fans: G.SKILL Fans $14.99

Total: $1497.99

Should be very cool operating. 7 120mm case fans, a good CPU cooler, RAM cooler for a little extra cooling, and all relatively low temp components 😀

 

[theoutbound]

theoutbound's Play Hard, Keep Cool Build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz $894.98 (Combo w/board)
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard $894.98(included with CPU combo)
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) $99.98 (Combo w/Corsair power supply
Graphics Card: ASUS EAH6770 DC/2DI/1GD5 Radeon HD 6770 1GB $124.99
Hard Drive: Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F120GB3A-BK 2.5" 120GB $169.99
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 912 $59.99
Power Supply: CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 $99.98 (Combo w/RAM
Cooling: CORSAIR CWCH60 Hydro Series H60 $73.74
DVD Burner: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner $19.99
Additional Cooling: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 120mm 4 Blue LEDs LED Case Fan $15.98(for 2 fans)
Hard Drive Cooler: XIGMATEK HDC-D802 Aluminum Hard Drive Cooler for HDD Bay $10.00
PCI Slot Cooler: AOC FC-2000 PCI Slot Case Cooler $7.99
Thermal paste: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound $12.98

Final price: $1490.61

Great case, 120g SSD, a GPU with some game, two extra case fans, hard drive cage cooler, PCI slot cooler and Arctic Silver. Stay frosty friends.

 

[zephyyr]

Hey Forum guys, what's going on! Here's the system a whipped up in 10 minutes, this will easily play any game today which is what I would assume a system of this calibre would be doing. I hope you like it! (Prices are as found on Newegg.

Processor: Intel i7 3930K ($600)
Motherboard: ASUS Saber tooth X79 ($340)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8g (2x4g) ($45)
GPU: ASUS 6950 DCUII 2g (will be unlocked to 6970) ($290)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500g 7200rpm ($90)
Case: Thermal Take V3 Black Edition ($45)
PSU: OCZ ModXstream 600W Modular 80+ ($75)
Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212+ EVO ($35)
DVD Burner: LG DVDRIVE ($15)
Total: $1535

In conclusion this is a fully functional system only missing an os and peripherals. If I were to build this I would be unlocking 6950 shaders to make the 6950 into a 6970. This system would be able to play any modern day games i.e BF3, Skyrim on max settings relatively smoothly. It will also be able to perform everyday tasks with ease. Thanks Tom;s Hardware and I hope you enjoy my build!

 

[delchi]

Asus/Corsair Love Affair Build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E mobo/cpu combo $894.98
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 mobo/cpu combo
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 ram/power combo $99.98
Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTX550 TI DC/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 129.99
Hard Drive: Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F60GB3A-BK 2.5" 60GB SATA III $109.99
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R $85.95
Power Supply: CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ram/power combo
Cooling: CORSAIR H100 119.99
Cooling: ARCTIC COOLING Arctic Cooling MX-4 12.99
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner 19.99

Total: $1,473.86

 

[thegreatgathby]

GATHby's workhorse build:
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz Mobo/CPU Combo $894.98
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Mobo/CPU Combo
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 $44.99
Graphics Card: ASUS Radeon HD 6870 with Eyefinity $189.99
Hard Drive (Boot): Corsair Force Series 3 60GB SATA III (SSD) $109.99
Hard Drive (Storage): Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB SATA 6.0Gb/s $139.99
Case: RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX Black Mid Tower Foldout Case With 500W Power Supply $79.99
Power Supply: RAIDMAX 500W PS, included in Case
Cooling: ARCTIC COOLING MX-4 $12.99
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner $19.99

=$1492.91

 

[jaquith]

If you see someone making a 'possible' error then please PM the OP.

 

[Soik]

Steves Build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Part 1 894.98 Combo
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Part 2 894.98 Combo
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB XMP 89.99
Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTX560 TI 244.99
Hard Drive: OCZ Vertex 2 99.99
Case: HEC Blitz Black Steel Edition ATX 39.99
Power Supply: XIGMATEK NRP-PC702 700W 59.95
Cooling: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus 25.99
Cooling: Retention Bracket for Hyper 212 1.99
Cooling: Arctic Silver 5 12.98
DVD Burner: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X 18.99

Most Importantly: Asus Tee Free

Total 1489.84 At newegg.

Game Now and Fast, only draw back no storage, but its not ment to be loaded down anyways. Brute.

 

[Soik]

Steves Build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Part 1 894.98 Combo
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Part 2 894.98 Combo
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB XMP 89.99
Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTX560 TI 244.99
Hard Drive: OCZ Vertex 2 99.99
Case: HEC Blitz Black Steel Edition ATX 39.99
Power Supply: XIGMATEK NRP-PC702 700W 59.95
Cooling: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus 25.99
Cooling: Retention Bracket for Hyper 212 1.99
Cooling: Arctic Silver 5 12.98
DVD Burner: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X 18.99

Most Importantly: Asus Tee Free

Total 1489.84 At newegg.

Game Now and Fast, only draw back no storage, but its not ment to be loaded down anyways. Brute.

 

[karash5050]

Karash's Karash Kourse Build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K @ $599.99
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard @ $339.99
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB Quad Channel DDR3 1600 @ $89.99
Graphics Card: ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti @ $129.99
Hard Drive: Corsair Nova 2.5" 60GB SATAIII SSD @ $89.99
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite ATX Mid Tower @ $99.99
Power Supply: Corsair Builder Series CX500 V2 500W 80 PLUS Certified @ $59.99
Cooling: Corsair H50 @ $71.99

- Total: $1481.92
- Instant Rebates: $30.00
- Free Asus Tee

Sticking with an Asus and Corsair theme, this system comes in at budget, is cool and quiet, and has the power to play any game at decent settings. Storage is something to be desired, but you can install the OS and a select game or two and have a blast!

 

[Corning]

Prospect

1. Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3930K LGA 2011 565.00
2. Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard 319.79
3. RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB Quad-Channel Memory Kit 79.99
4. Graphics Card: ASUS HD 6770 124.99
5. Hard Drive: (boot drive) OCZ Agility 3 89.99
Hard Drive: (storage drive) Maxtor 5A320Jo 320GB 5400 RPM 2MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA133 42.99
6. Case: Modtek Alien-X Case 57.99
7. Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 74.99
8. Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H80 CPU 89.88

Noise Reduction kit: Noise Reduction Kit - Black 10.99
Green Wire Sleeving Kit: Xoxide Wire Sleeving Kit (UV Green) 8.95
Thermal/Clock Control Panel: Logisys 5.25" Full Color Thermal/Clock Control Panel 19.95
Cold cathode: 12in Dual UV Cold Cathode Kit 7.99
Sound active Cold Cathode Sound Activated Module 5.99


I read through the rules found the lowest prices, on rule based components and then re-read all the recent Articles on graphics cards, hard drives, cases and power supplies. I took those in to consideration, then added the noise reduction and some cool effects with wire sleaving the sound active cold UV. Set your Base right next to your CPU and it will flash UV when ever you frag someone. The UV is neat yet not too annoying. Additionally I ran a couple power supply seizers to make sure I have the power supply necessary. And if I had a dollar and forty-eight cents more I would have opted to go with the UV-Green Noise reduction kit, Alas the black will have to do, the well has run dry.

TOTAL 1499.48

 

[wcarthurii]

Discontinued and out-of-stock, yeah, that's a problem. But if they're allowing instant rebates and savings, then how is a one-day shell shocker any different?

Because you have 1 day to get that price, which really isnt available to all and you have to be subscribed to the shell shocker deals.

This way, it is available to anyone within the immediate future.

 

[wulfcompden]

Mad Wulf's Build
Processor/Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard and Intel Core i7 3930K LGA 2011 combo - $894.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) - $59.99
Graphics Card: ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti - $129.99
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB SATA 3.0Gb/s - $149.99
Case: Antec Lanboy air - $139.99
Power Supply: CORSAIR Gaming Series GS500 500W - $79.99
Cooling: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212+ w/ free mounting bracket for LGA 2011 - $25.99
DVD Burner: LITE-ON SATA DVD Burner - $18.99

Total build price $1,499.91! This would make an all around good system. If more money was available, a SSD boot disk, a second 120mm fan for the heatsink, more memory, and another graphics card would make this a killer system! The Lanboy air case should make this the coolest system! 😱

 

[richardmason2010]

essor and Motherboard: Asus X79 Sabertooth and Core i7 3930K $894
RAM: Corsair Vengance 16GB RAM kit 4x4GB $89.99
Graphics Card: ASUS HD6850 $159.99
Hard Drive: Corsair Force 3 60GB SSD $109.99
Case: Corsair Carbide 400 $99.99
Power Supply: Corsair GS 600W $89.99
Cooling: Zalman 11X Extreme $79.99
DVD Burner: Asus 24X DVD Burner $19.99

 

[campbrs]

RC's X79 Build
Processor: Intel i7-3930K - $599.99
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard - $339.99
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB - $109.99
Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTX570 - $349.99
Hard Drive: Samsung 250gb sata hhd - $28.00
Case: APEX Vortex 3610 - $19.99
Power Supply: RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-630SS - $49.99
Cooling: Intel Sandy Bridge-E Air Cooler - $22.99
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - $19.99

Combo Deal on MB and CPU -> -$45 -> Total $1495.92

 

[nicolaus]

Bill's Minspec Build
Processor/Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard- $894.98
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) $69.99
Graphics Card: ASUS Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card $139.99 (after mail-in rebate)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive $109.99
Case/Power Supply: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ CORSAIR Professional Series HX650 (CMPSU-650HX) 650W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Power Supply $184.98
Cooling: CORSAIR CWCH60 Hydro Series H60 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler $73.74
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM $19.99

Total = $1,492.86

 

[ragnaroknroll7]

ASUS Sabertooth X79 and Intel Core i7-3930K combo $894.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.770946

G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB Ram $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231497

NZXT Crafted Series Tempest 410 Steel Case $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146081

DVD drive Lite-On IHAS124-04 Internal DVD Writer $17.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4829307&CatId=1624

Antec EarthWatts Series EA-750 Green 750W $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371051

Western Digital Hard Drive 250GB $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136968

Corsair H60 Liquid Cooling $64.63
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MYFOE2...=asn&creative=395097&creativeASIN=B004MYFOE2

ASUS ENGTX460 $169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121391

Total $1467.56

Notes
If I could build this system I would be cannibalizing my current system for a second GTX 460 and a hard drive. I think the build has enough to stand on its own even though I sacrificed graphics power for cooling.

 

[destreaux]

1.Destreaux's Mothership
2.Processor: Intel Core i7-3930k 599.99
3.Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard 339.99
4.RAM: Corsair XMS3 16GB Kit 89.99
5.Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTX550TI 139.99
6.Hard Drive: OCZ Agility3 SSD 106.99
7.Case: Corsair TX650+Corsair Carbide 500R White Case 209.98

 

[pentaxis]

The i5 2500k is socket 1155 not 2011, also your water cooler is nice but doesn't include coolant!

Good catch. Fixed. Thanks!