 |
Welcome to Windows 7 Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find solutions with any problems, errors or issues you are experiencing with Windows 7. The Windows 7 forum also covers news and updates and has an extensive Windows 7 tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.
Windows 7 - Buying a new rig |
06-18-2011
|
#1 | | |
Buying a new rig What do you guys think, would you change anything?
Processor:
Intel Quad Core I5 2500K Quad Core 3.3GHZ 1155 6MB + Scythe Mugen 2
Amount: 1
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 for 1155
Amount: 1
Case:
Lancool Midi Tower PC-K60B Black
Amount: 1
Power Supply:
Seasonic PSU 620W Active PFC 80+ Retail
Amount: 1
Ram:
Kingston 4GB DDR3 1333
Amount: 2
HDD:
Samsung 1TB Sata II 32MB SpinPoint F3
Amount: 2
Graphics Card:
Sparkle GTX460 1024MB GDDR5 Dual DVI Overclocked
Amount: 2
I might OC the cpu.
| My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Motherboard GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 Memory Mushkin DDR2 4096MB (2048MBx2) 800Mhz CL 5-5-5-18 SP Graphics Card Club3D ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB PCIe Monitor(s) Displays Asus 22" VK222U 2ms LCD Screen Resolution 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech Media Keyboard Mouse Logitech RX700 Cordless PSU Enermax Pro82+ 525W Case NZXT Trinity Cooling Arctic Cooling Case Fan AF12025 120mm Hard Drives Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB SATA2 32MB |
06-18-2011
|
#2 | | Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit |
Looks like quality parts to me.
Is there a 64 mb cache version of those Samsung drives?? Just a minor point.
I didn't look at the case specs, but you might consider aftermarket case fans as the supplied fans are often noisier than they need to be for the amount of air they move. I'd make sure the case will accept 120 mm fans.
Are you sure the mobo has all the ports you need?? eSATA for instance?
Is that Seasonic modular?? You might consider their X series modular 560 or 650 watt models if it is not modular. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one OS Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit CPU Intel Sandy Bridge i5-2500, not overclocked Motherboard Gigabyte H67A-UD3H-B3, full ATX Memory 4 GB Crucial DDR3-1333 Graphics Card none; graphics are integrated on CPU Sound Card onboard: Realtek ALC892; external: USB Behringer UF0-202 Monitor(s) Displays NEC 90GX2-BK 19" LCD Screen Resolution 800 x 640 Keyboard Leopold Tenkeyless with Cherry Blue switches, USB Mouse Logitech or Microsoft optical wired; either USB or PS 2 PSU Seasonic SS-560KM, modular Case Antec Solo II Cooling CPU: Scythe Big Shuriken; Case: Scythe Slipstream 800 & 500 Hard Drives System: Intel 320 Series SSD, 80 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD15EADS-00P8B0, 1.5TB Other Info Power consumption of this system, including monitor: 68 watts at idle; 144 watts at full load |
06-18-2011
|
#3 | | |
I know someone with the case, it has 4 built in fans and he claims its dead silent.
The motherboard has all the required ports 
The PSU does not have modular cables, however I found I don't ever need that so it's fine.
thanks for the comments.
regarding the 64MB cache I have no Idea.
I don't know much about drives, should I be getting 64 not 32? | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Motherboard GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 Memory Mushkin DDR2 4096MB (2048MBx2) 800Mhz CL 5-5-5-18 SP Graphics Card Club3D ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB PCIe Monitor(s) Displays Asus 22" VK222U 2ms LCD Screen Resolution 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech Media Keyboard Mouse Logitech RX700 Cordless PSU Enermax Pro82+ 525W Case NZXT Trinity Cooling Arctic Cooling Case Fan AF12025 120mm Hard Drives Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB SATA2 32MB |
06-18-2011
|
#4 | | Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit |

Quote: Originally Posted by GlobesStudios regarding the 64MB cache I have no Idea.
I don't know much about drives, should I be getting 64 not 32? It's not a major deal in terms of recognizable performance gains, but the most recent generation of hard drives are generally 64 mb cache and more cache is generally a good thing.
However, I did look at Newegg and don't see Samsungs with 64 mb cache. They do have a good rep generally, so I wouldn't let it be a show stopper.
If you can spare $100, you might consider getting an SSD and a single Samsung spinning drive. But I'll admit they are a luxury and still around $2 per gigabyte. I got one a few months ago and the only practical improvement is in boot times.
Looks like you are good to go. I have a 2500 processor myself--no regrets.
I'd make sure the Kingston RAM had no heat spreaders or else confirm that the Mugen cooler will not have clearance issues with RAM heat spreaders. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one OS Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit CPU Intel Sandy Bridge i5-2500, not overclocked Motherboard Gigabyte H67A-UD3H-B3, full ATX Memory 4 GB Crucial DDR3-1333 Graphics Card none; graphics are integrated on CPU Sound Card onboard: Realtek ALC892; external: USB Behringer UF0-202 Monitor(s) Displays NEC 90GX2-BK 19" LCD Screen Resolution 800 x 640 Keyboard Leopold Tenkeyless with Cherry Blue switches, USB Mouse Logitech or Microsoft optical wired; either USB or PS 2 PSU Seasonic SS-560KM, modular Case Antec Solo II Cooling CPU: Scythe Big Shuriken; Case: Scythe Slipstream 800 & 500 Hard Drives System: Intel 320 Series SSD, 80 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD15EADS-00P8B0, 1.5TB Other Info Power consumption of this system, including monitor: 68 watts at idle; 144 watts at full load |
06-18-2011
|
#5 | | |
From what I can tell the RAM has no heat spreaders.
But if someone could double check this for me I would appreciate it.
I considered going for an SSD but at the end of the day I don't think its-
worth it for such small amount of GBs..
When 500 GB SSD's become affordable I'll purchase one. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Motherboard GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 Memory Mushkin DDR2 4096MB (2048MBx2) 800Mhz CL 5-5-5-18 SP Graphics Card Club3D ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB PCIe Monitor(s) Displays Asus 22" VK222U 2ms LCD Screen Resolution 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech Media Keyboard Mouse Logitech RX700 Cordless PSU Enermax Pro82+ 525W Case NZXT Trinity Cooling Arctic Cooling Case Fan AF12025 120mm Hard Drives Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB SATA2 32MB |
06-18-2011
|
#6 | | Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit |
Without a specific model number, it's tough to check the RAM.
But I did go to Newegg and look at pictures of all the available Kingston RAM and saw no heatspreaders.
Oh--you should be quite careful on the RAM. Make sure it is 1.5 volt DDR 3. Sandy Bridge processors are cranky about RAM and much prefer 1.5 volt. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one OS Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit CPU Intel Sandy Bridge i5-2500, not overclocked Motherboard Gigabyte H67A-UD3H-B3, full ATX Memory 4 GB Crucial DDR3-1333 Graphics Card none; graphics are integrated on CPU Sound Card onboard: Realtek ALC892; external: USB Behringer UF0-202 Monitor(s) Displays NEC 90GX2-BK 19" LCD Screen Resolution 800 x 640 Keyboard Leopold Tenkeyless with Cherry Blue switches, USB Mouse Logitech or Microsoft optical wired; either USB or PS 2 PSU Seasonic SS-560KM, modular Case Antec Solo II Cooling CPU: Scythe Big Shuriken; Case: Scythe Slipstream 800 & 500 Hard Drives System: Intel 320 Series SSD, 80 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD15EADS-00P8B0, 1.5TB Other Info Power consumption of this system, including monitor: 68 watts at idle; 144 watts at full load |
06-18-2011
|
#7 | | |
yep, 1.5 DDR3.
anything else? | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Motherboard GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 Memory Mushkin DDR2 4096MB (2048MBx2) 800Mhz CL 5-5-5-18 SP Graphics Card Club3D ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB PCIe Monitor(s) Displays Asus 22" VK222U 2ms LCD Screen Resolution 1680x1050 Keyboard Logitech Media Keyboard Mouse Logitech RX700 Cordless PSU Enermax Pro82+ 525W Case NZXT Trinity Cooling Arctic Cooling Case Fan AF12025 120mm Hard Drives Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB SATA2 32MB |
06-18-2011
|
#8 | | Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit |
Not that I can think of, you look ready to order.
Make sure you have thermal paste. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one OS Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit CPU Intel Sandy Bridge i5-2500, not overclocked Motherboard Gigabyte H67A-UD3H-B3, full ATX Memory 4 GB Crucial DDR3-1333 Graphics Card none; graphics are integrated on CPU Sound Card onboard: Realtek ALC892; external: USB Behringer UF0-202 Monitor(s) Displays NEC 90GX2-BK 19" LCD Screen Resolution 800 x 640 Keyboard Leopold Tenkeyless with Cherry Blue switches, USB Mouse Logitech or Microsoft optical wired; either USB or PS 2 PSU Seasonic SS-560KM, modular Case Antec Solo II Cooling CPU: Scythe Big Shuriken; Case: Scythe Slipstream 800 & 500 Hard Drives System: Intel 320 Series SSD, 80 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD15EADS-00P8B0, 1.5TB Other Info Power consumption of this system, including monitor: 68 watts at idle; 144 watts at full load |
06-18-2011
|
#9 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit |
It looks fine to me!
I like the Lancoool series. I just got the newer PC-K57 and I love it. The PC-K57 doesn't come with the PCI card holder, but I bought it separately. Newegg.com - LIAN LI Lancool PC-K57 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Your case is tool-less with good, if not great, air flow. It should be quiet with the fans it ships with. If you have all 4 fans going plus the CPU fan, you're more in the range of quiet, but not dead silent, I would suspect. Don't forget, it has an open top. Sound will come out. Still, an excellent case and choice.
Ships with:
Rear - 120mm 1500 rpm
Top - 2 x 140mm 1000 rpm
Front - 1 x 140mm 1000 rpm
You can't go wrong these days with an unlocked I5-2500k or an i7-2600k.
I've used the Samsung F3 HD103SJ and it was a speedy drive. I found the 32 MB cache to be be just fine. I loved the drive until I got into this SATA III madness and sprung for 2 WD drives. I should have kept the HD103SJ. Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
The only thing I see that you may want to improve on is the motherboard, in terms of slot flexibility and future card expansion. You're getting a full size case, you might as well get a full sized motherboard, provided it's at the same price or a few dollars more.
Measurements:
214mm x 496mm x 498 mm (W, H, D)
8.43 inches x 19.53 inches x 19.61 inches (W, H, D)
I know you're not in the US, so you can use the Newegg link as a reference.
Take a look at your board and third Gigabyte board. Much can be had for a few dollars more, provided the board is in your area. Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, GIGABYTE, Intel Motherboards, LGA 1155, Intel Z68 | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self-built OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit CPU Intel Core i7-3770 Motherboard Gigabyte Z68A-D3H-B3 Memory G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT Graphics Card Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 6670 Sound Card Realtek ALC892 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD, Dell 1703FPT Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Logitech Deluxe 250 Mouse Logitech MX518 PSU SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM Case Lian Li PC-9F Cooling Zalman CNPS9900LED Hard Drives Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ Internet Speed 8 Mbps |
06-18-2011
|
#10 | | WIN7 x64 Home Premium SP1 |
I have found that after 3 computers over the years, the RAM you have today will be insufficient in a few years. You show 4 GB of RAM which will do the job today, but 4 years from now I doubt it. I just bought a new 4th computer and ordered 8GB of RAM just to be comfy for the future. I know you can easily add RAM if you need it later, but why not just put it in while you're building the computer. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number DELLXPS 8300 OS WIN7 x64 Home Premium SP1 CPU Intel Core i5-2400 processor(6MB Cache, 3.1GHz) Memory 8 GB RAM Hard Drives 1.5TB C Drive Buying a new rig problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:00 AM. |  |