Sandy Bridge Build

[seanbm69]

Hi Everyone
I am about to do my 4 year build and have come up with the following (already have HDD, monitors, keyboard etc). What do people think. Should I change anything? Total budget is AUD 2500...
CPU 2600K
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO
EthernetCard (need 2nd ethernet port)
G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) Kit, PC-12800 (1600Mhz), Ripjaws X, 7-8-7-24-2N, Dual Channel Kit F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH
Thermalright Silver Arrow
Antec Case P193 V3
Antec CP-1000 Power Supply
LG Blueray Writer
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB SSD Max IOPS
GTX580 XVGA OC 015-P3-1582-KR 797MHz

Sean

 

[rolli59]

If this is a gaming build then I5 2500K equals the 2600K in gaming. Without knowing what you are using it for it is hard to make solid recommendation.

 

[seanbm69]

Its an everything rig - Gaming - programming - video editing - photoshopping etc.
It has to last 4 years or so.
I am more worried if the components are OK - no issues with compatabiity etc - worried about the add on cooler and RAM wheter it fits with that board.

 

[rolli59]

It is a solid build for the specified tasks! The cooler has almost 41mm up to the fins http://www.thermalright.com/products/?act=data&id=96&cat_id=27
The ram is 40mm high so it should fit even though tight http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=354

 

[Yargnit]

If you go with the Asus P8Z68 Deluxe as opposed to the Pro, it comes with dual Ethernet ports built in. (As well as getting a few extra things)

If you need the dual Ethernet ports, you might as well get a motherboard that builds them in as opposed to having to buy an extra card. 😛

 

[seanbm69]

Wend for the pro + ethernet card due to the price difference between the pro and the deluxe. What does the deluxe offer in addition to the pro other than 2 ethernet ports? is it worth the extra $100?

 

[geofelt]

1) I think the ram is ok. But check it out yourself first.
You want documented ram compatibility. If you should ever have a problem, you want supported ram.
Otherwise, you risk a finger pointing battle between the ram and motherboard support sites, claiming "not my problem".
One place to check is your motherboards web site.
Look for the ram QVL list. It lists all of the ram kits that have been tested with that particular motherboard.
Sometimes the QVL list is not updated after the motherboard is released.
For more current info, go to a ram vendor's web site and access their ram selection configurator.
Enter your motherboard, and you will get a list of compatible ram kits.
While today's motherboards are more tolerant of different ram, it makes sense to buy ram that is known to work and is supported.

2) A GTX580 needs only a 600w psu with 42a and a 6 pin and a 8 pin power connector. A 1000w psu is more than you need, even for planning on sli.
A 700w psu could handle a GTX590. If you ever wanted more graphics power, just sell the GTX580, and replace it with a GTX590. But, more likely, the next generation 28nm kepler will be out, making that a more attractive upgrade.

 

[Yargnit]

Wend for the pro + ethernet card due to the price difference between the pro and the deluxe. What does the deluxe offer in addition to the pro other than 2 ethernet ports? is it worth the extra $100?

I don't think you are looking at the right board, there's only a $40 difference between the two boards.

As for other differences, I believe the deluxe model is designed so you can actually use all the PCI-E and other ports at once. The Pro model disables several of the other slots if you use the bottom PCI-E x4 slot in x4 mode. I believe there are a couple other minor things as well, but that's the big one along with the dual Ethernet.

 

[seanbm69]

I am. In Australia there is a $90 difference... 🙁
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=17497
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=17336
as it is I am going to try to stretch the budget to the deluxe

 

[Yargnit]

Have you checked other websites? Your "Pro" model is more than the "Deluxe" should be even...

 

[seanbm69]

That site is one of the better priced in Australia...