ASUS X79 System Design Contest

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Processor and Motherboard: Intel Core i7-3930K and ASUS Sabertooth X79 $894.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 $59.99
Graphics Card: ASUS Radeon HD 6950 2GB $289.99
Hard Drive: HITACHI 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s $99.99
Case and Power Supply: Storm Scout Black and CM GX Series 650W $129.98
Cooling: Hyper 212 Plus $25.99
DVD Burner: Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner (Free Combo with HDD)

Subtotal: $1,500.92
(Please forgive the $0.92 over, I really wanted the ASUS Radeon HD 6950 😀)

Hope you like it and good luck everyone!
 
Your build must be submitted in this thread to qualify, and should minimally include CPU, Sabertooth X79 Motherboard, any ASUS Graphics Card, RAM, a hard drive or SSD, Case and Power Supply.

For this first round, stay within $1,500.00 (shipping not included, instant rebates allowed, combos allowed, mail-in rebates not allowed), and please be sure to format your list of components as follows for the sake of our reviewers:

Jake's build
~Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 130W Six-Core Desktop Processor BX80619i73930K @ 694.98

~Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard @ 394.98

~RAM: GeIL Enhance CORSA 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model GEC316GB1600C9QC @ combo'ed with mobo

~Graphics Card: ASUS ENGT440/DI/1GD5 GeForce GT 440 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card @ 99.99

~Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive @ 94.99

~Case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case @ 99.99

~Power Supply: COOLER MASTER Silent Pro RS850-AMBAJ3-US 850W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.92 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply @ combo'ed with processor

~Cooling: CORSAIR H80 (CWCH80) High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler @ 93.99

~DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM @ 19.99

Total = 1498.91
 


Throw this out there... where?

The contest assumes the computer will work... mine DOES work!!!... well for about 0.25 seconds... but work none the less. :kaola:
 
Dan's "Cool" Build
Processor and Motherboard Combo: Asus Sabertooth and Intel Core i7-3930K - $894.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB - $59.99
Graphics Card: ASUS HD 6850 - $159.99
Hard Drive: OCZ Vertex 3 60GB - $104.99 Price
Case and Power Supply Combo: NZXT Phantom and Cooler Master eXtreme 600W PSU - $152.98
Cooling: Cooler Master H80 CPU Cooler - $93.99
Cooling: Xigmatek Extreme Silent 140mm Case Fan
DVD Burner: Asus 24x DVD Burner - $19.99

Total comes out to $1496.90. With the huge case with a lot of fans + the Corsair H80 CPU cooler... man this would run nice.
 
 
Surferdude's Cool Build
Processor: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard- 894.98

Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard (listed with bundle under CPU

RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9 - 69.99

Graphics Card: ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity + free copy of Dirt 3 - 159.99

Hard Drive: Corsair Nova Series 2 CSSD-V60GB2 2.5" 60GB SATA II Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - 89.99
BYTECC Bracket-35225 2.5 Inch HDD/SSD Mounting Kit For 3.5" Drive Bay or Enclosure- 5.99

Case: Rosewill Wind Ryder RZLS142A-P YE Dual 120mm Cooling Fans and Mesh Design Front Panel Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - 39.99

Power Supply: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply - 104.99

Cooling: CORSAIR H80 (CWCH80) High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - 93.99

DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM-19.99

Total w.o shipping/tax: 1,474.90
 
CassD's Keep it cool Build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz = $599.99
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 Motherboard = $339.99
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 = $89.99
Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTS450 DC OC/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB = $119.99
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5 = $119.99
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower = $49.99
Power Supply: Rosewill Green Series RG630-S12 630W = $59.99
Cooling: CORSAIR H80 (CWCH80) High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler = $93.99
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS = $19.99

Total $1493.91 - Total reflects all instant rebates applied.

Instant Rebate on Rosewill Challenger Case =$10.00
Instant Rebate on Rosewill Green Series Power Supply =$30.00
Instant Rebate on Corsair Vengence 16GB =$5.00
Instant Rebate on Corsair H80 Liquid CPU Cooler =$21.00


 
 
 
 
==Rick's Rad Asus X97 System==

Processor & Mobo bundle: Core i7-3930K + ASUS Sabertooth X79 = $895
Case & PSU bundle: Corsair Carbide Series 400R + CORSAIR Gaming Series GS700 = $190
Memory & Acronis bundle: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) + Acronis True Image Home 2012 OEM = $85**
Video Card (with free T-Shirt!): ASUS ENGTX560 TI GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB = $245
Hard drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500413AS 500GB = $115
CPU Cooling Fan: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO = $35
Required adapter for above cooler: COOLER MASTER RR-ACCY-2011-R1 Intel LGA2011 Retention Bracket for Hyper 212 EVO = $5

**I am tired of people that don't backup stuff. Way uncool!

Grand Total = $1570

The hard drive fiasco hurt my ability to keep the build under $1,500, and it wouldn't be cool to use a GPU less than the Nvidia 560 Ti with this CPU.

However, you could save $20 dropping to the GS600 PSU.
 
1.Black and Blue Build

2.Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 130W Six-Core Desktop Processor BX80619i73930K $599.99

3.Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $399.99

4.RAM: G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR $43.99

5.Graphics Card: ASUS EAH6870 DC/2DI2S/1GD5 Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity $189.99

6.Hard Drive: OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3-60G 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) $104.99

7.Case: COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Advanced Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $89.99

8.Power Supply: COOLER MASTER GX Series RS650-ACAAE3-US 650W ATX12V v2.31 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply $74.99

9.Cooling: CORSAIR H80 (CWCH80) High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler $93.99

10.DVD Burner: LG DVD Burner 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model GH24LS70 LightScribe Support $18.99


Total cost, including combos and instant rebates, but not including shipping is $1491.91.
 
Erikiksaz's You-Spent-How-Much-On-Your-Computer?! Build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E Combo Deal - $894.98
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79 Combo Deal - $894.98
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4Gb) DDR3-1600 - $89.99
Graphics Card: Asus EN GTX 550 TI DC/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB - $129.99
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue Desktop WD5000AAKX 500 GB Internal Hard Drive - $44.94
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced - $149.99
Power Supply: Corsair Builder Series CX430 V2 430W v2.3 PSU - $44.99
Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - $103.74
Cooling: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - $12.98
Cooling: AOC FC-2000 PCI Slot Case Cooler - $7.99
DVD Burner: Asus 24xDVD±RW Drive DVD-RAM/±R/±RW - $19.99

Total = $1499.58

I figured some Arctic Silver would be appropriate, as would an extra PCI slot cooler to keep the air around the video card as cool as possible.

Erikiksaz at gmail dot com
 
Enigma's ASUS X79 System Design Challenge


Processor/Motherboard Combo: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $894.98 Save: $45.00

RAM Combo: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB bundled with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware $54.98 Save: $15.00

Graphics Card: ASUS GTX 550 Ti $129.99

Hard Drive: Corsair Force Series 3 120GB $169.99

Case: Thermaltake Dokker pc Case High Airflow Design $59.99

Power Supply Combo: PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 500W psu and AVG Anti-Virus 2012 $94.98

9.Cooling: CORSAIR H60 Liquid CPU Cooler $73.74

10.DVD Burner: LG DVD Burner 24X $18.99




this was fun to figure out. i tried to put quality in the power supply and the ssd it was rather tough including a pc and power psu and a corsair 120gb ssd but i made it work hell i might even buy this for me... and i tried to factor combo deals as much as possible for most bang for the buck and it seemed to have worked well.. and you can easly add another 550 ti to this system down the road.

and you get as a bonus a antivirus and malwarebytes wich i feel are really mandatory in this day and age.

and as for the coolest with the high flow pc case and the h60 cooler (supports 2011) i feel that this one is a real winner for coolest pc and a absolute steal @ a Grand Total: $1,497.64

NOT including rebates or tax and shipping.

thanks tom for letting me have a bit of fun.

and i really do want to win... :bounce:

Enigma
 
Zelos' Chilled Big Blue Build

A computer build that primarily focuses on keeping the computer cool, both aesthetically and thermally. An aftermarket VGA cooler by Arctic Cooling and liquid CPU cooler by Corsair frosted together with Arctic Cooling MX-2 thermal compound keep the Intel i7 processor and ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti as cold as cold gets. Big Blue runs with a swift ASUS DVD burner, Intel 320 Series SSD and two of Corsair’s chilly blue 4GB Vengances for a slick, snappy performance. All of this put together by ASUS Sabertooth X79 motherboard, housed within Corsair Carbide Series 400R gaming case and powered by Corsair 600W Gaming Series PSU.

Nothing gets closer to sub-zero.

Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 130W Six-Core Desktop Processor [Component of Combo]
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard [Combo Deal: $894.98]
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 15000) Desktop Memory [$79.99]
Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTX550 TI DC/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB Video Card [$129.99]
Hard Drive: Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CT040G310 2.5" 40GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - OEM [$74.99]
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite grey and black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case [$99.99]
Power Supply: CORSAIR Gaming Series GS600 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply [$89.99]
Cooling: ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound [$8.98]
ARCTIC COOLING Accelero L2 Pro Fluid Dynamic VGA Cooler for nVIDIA and ATI [$23.99]
CORSAIR CWCH60 Hydro Series H60 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler [$73.74]
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - OEM [$19.99]

Total: $1496.63
 
theconsolegamer's build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 130W Six-Core Desktop Processor = $599.99
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard = $339.99
RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 = $66.99
Graphics Card: ASUS ENGTX550 TI DC/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card = $129.99
Hard Drive: Corsair Nova Series 2 CSSD-V60GB2 2.5" 60GB SATA II Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) = $89.99
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite grey and black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case = $99.99
Power Supply: CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply = $59.99
Cooling: CORSAIR H80 (CWCH80) High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler = $93.99
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM = $19.99

Total: $1500.91

I've never had a gaming PC that's why I'm a console gamer. Hopefully this contest change that.
 
El Duce PC build

MB+CPu Combo: Sabertooth X79 + Intel Core i7-3930K = $894.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 59.99
Graphics Card: ASUS EAH6950 DCII/2DI4S/2GD5 Radeon HD 6950 2GB 289.99
Hard Drive: Kingston SSDNow V100 SV100S2D/32G $74.99
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Combo price /w PSU 139.98
Power Supply: CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W Combo priced
Cooling: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO 34.99
DVD Burner: ASUS 24X DVD Burner 19.99

Total Build cost: 1,494.92

This PC is centered around performance and pricing. The Quad channel memory combined with the Power of AMD graphics and Intel CPS all come together on the Sabertooth X79 by ASUS. Although the case may not be the coolest looking this pc is about speed not looks. The Hyper 212 Evo keeps the CPU more that cool for those long gaming runs.
 
Kyler's Asus Super Team Alpha Strike Force Build

Processor/Motherboard Combo: i7-3970K & Asus Sabertooth X79 - $894.98
RAM: G Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB - $44.99
Graphics Card: Asus GeForce GTX 550 Ti - $129.99
Hard Drive: Seagate 320GB - $94.99
Case: Coolmaster HAF 932 Black Steel Case - $149.99
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast Series 650W - $109.99
Cooling: Coolmaster Hyper 212 Evo - $34.99
Cooling Adapter: Retention Bracket for Hyper 212 Evo - $34.99
DVD Burner: Asus x24 DVD Burner - $19.99

Total Price (without Shipping or Mail-In Rebates): $1484.90
 
After much debate with myself along with a little re-vamp in some places (after placing a AMD develop initially oops.)

This is actually the build I'll use.
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CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B

Item #: N82E16820145347

Refund Policy: Memory Standard Refund Policy
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It took me a few days to find some spare time to put together this build but it's better late than never. I hope it raises some eyebrows at Asus and good luck to everyone who enters.

drunkinpenguin's Frozen X79 build
Processor: Intel i7-3930K LGA 2011 CPU (combo price below)
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard Combo w/CPU Price: $894.98
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3 1600 Quad-Channel Kit Price: $89.99
Graphics Card: ASUS GTX460 1GB Price: $169.99
Hard Drive: OCZ Agility 3 SATA III 60GB SSD Price: $109.99
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion ATX Mid Tower Price: $69.99
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer Series 620W Price: $64.99
Cooling: Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Price: $64.99
DVD Burner: Asus 24X DVD Burner Price: $19.99

Total Price: $1,484.91 (before shipping, all items found on Newegg.com and no mail-in rebates factored into final price)

Final Thoughts:
What a great idea put forth by Asus, not only did I have fun building a new machine (which I cannot afford at the moment unfortantly) but it also highlighted some great deals that are currently on the web. I know I picked up the OCZ SSD even though my wife doesn't know it yet 😀 Also I'd like to point out that the ASUS GTX460 is still an awesome card, I know because I happen to own one. See you on the Battlefield.
 
Nagol's Triple Cool Build
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz = combo price with mobo
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 Motherboard = $894.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) = $59.99
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 = $129.99
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 = $129.99
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD2500AAKX 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive = $59.99
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower = $49.99
Power Supply: COOLMAX CUL-750B 750W ATX = $69.99
Cooling: G.SKILL FTB-3500C5-D Fans (RAM fans) = $14.99
Cooling: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 120mm 4 Blue LEDs LED Case Fan = $7.99
Cooling: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 120mm 4 Blue LEDs LED Case Fan = $7.99
Cooling: Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Universal CPU Cooler 120mm Magnetic Fluid Dynamic LED Fan = 64.99


Total: $1495.88
I wanted to do something cool with this build so I decided to go with the two 550 Ti's. This way my computer can play any game I throw at it. Also, Compared to the 6950 they run much cooler (about 10 degres even after overclock). Since these cards expel their hot air into the case and not out the back I added two case fans to mount on the side to keep the cards cool. I chose the Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Cooler because it is the third best cooler (according to http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm) and had the best price value for this build. Also, to keep the ram cooled I also got a ram fan. To case it all I went with the Rosewill Challenger since it won The 2010 recomended buy and with the 5 fans total it will expell all hot air and keep all of my components nice and cool. Finally my build looks cool with everything having blue LED's. I took out the DVD burner so i could upgrade on the power supply in hopes to overclock. Besides, you can download everything online now instead of getting a disk copy. Also, I skimped out on my HDD since upgrading wouldn't be hard in the future. So there you have it! My triple cool system :)
 
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