* i7 Build *

[adreen]

Could I get some critique on this build and suggestions? I'm in Canada, so everything will be purchased off Canadian sites, pretty much everything will be off this page http://www.ncix.com/promo/promosale.php?webid=monster2009
I'm mainly curious about the mobo selected, as I do not know much about it.

Intel Bundle - i7 920+Intel Desktop Board DX58SO = $320
Pretty much the cost of a i7 920 at NCIX, but is this mobo any good? http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboards/DX58SO/DX58SO-overview.htm

Case/PSU Bundle - Antec CP-850 Power Supply (would this run two GTX295?) & Antec P183 Silent Case = $280
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=39441&vpn=CP850-P183&manufacture=Bundle%20Deals&promoid=1043

RAM, not too sure, just picked the cheapest with 1600mhz+8-8-8-24 timings - OCZ OCZ3RPR1600LV6GK Reaper 6GB 3X2GB DDR3-1600 CL8-8-8-24 240PIN Triple Channel Memory Kit = $99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=37488&vpn=OCZ3RPR1600LV6GK&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1043

HD : 640GB Samsung Spinpoint F1 7200RPM 16MB buffer - this is my current one, would it be good to upgrade to Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200RPM 32MB Dual Proc?
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=34286&promoid=1043

GPU : Can that Antec CP-850 run two GTX295s+my rig? I already have one GTX295, but was going to sell it and buy a Powercolor 4890 for and add a second when it's cheaper = $250
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=37882&vpn=AX4890%201GBD5-UH&manufacture=PowerColor&promoid=1043

HSF : Not sure if this is the best? Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme 1366RT Heatpipe Cooler LGA1366 120MM Fan FDB 1600RPM 28.0DBA 63.7CFM = $78
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=34994&vpn=U120E-1366-RT&manufacture=Thermalright#CustomerReviews

320+280+99+250+78 = $1078

How does it look? Any advice?

 

[adreen]

anyone?

 

[adreen]

poo

 

[Helloworld_98]

that mobo isn't great, but it's a good deal so stick with it.

I think you need a good 1kw PSU for dual 295's and i7.

switch the cooler for something Noctua

and upgrade the HDD to the wdc black.

 

[adreen]

Is the Gigabyte X58 UD4P any good?
There is a bundle with X58+Corsair Dominator 1600mhz 8-8-8-24 RAM for $380.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=39741&promoid=1043
I can get the i7 920 with Vista Ultimate for roughly $140 in another bundle...

 

[Helloworld_98]

^ for the price you're getting that bundle for it is better to stick with it.

just know that you won't really be able to overclock.

 

[adreen]

why won't i be able to overlock???
because of the RAM not OCing under 1.65v?
what do u recommend?

 

[Helloworld_98]

no the CPU, because intel mobo's don't OC aswell, but it you're happy paying the $200 premium, it's your money, not mine.

 

[adreen]

I'm actually going with the Gigabyte X58 UD4P instead...decided to not skimp out.
Is it a good board?
and is that RAM any good that comes with the bundle? Corsair Dominator 8-8-8-24 1600mhz 6gb tri channel

 

[xaira]

NICE BOARD CHOICE, 850W IS ENOUGH TO HANDLE 2X 295S ONce it has enough pcie connectors
excellent board choice gigabyte
excellent bundled ram corsair
good case choice antec p183 has wanted me to buy it for years, i just cant imagine paying over $100 for a mid tower
the true cooler is one of the best in the game, im not sure that a mid tower is the best home for one, do your research and find out if itll fit. also the ram has heatsinks that might hamper the true.

should oc really well, post the results
good luck