New build ..

I'm thinking about building a new computer I think I have all the necessary components I need but could someone please have a look and see if what i'm buying Good and compatible with the rest of the build.i gonna use this for gaming,HDfilm(PC to TV),Converting video(Wants to use this rig at least next 3 years without upgrading.)


Asus Crosshair IV Formula (littlebit expensive)
OR
Asus M4A89TD PRO/USB3
1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ
Corsair 4GB (2x2048MB) 1600MHz XMS3
AMD Phenom2 X6 1090T BE
PowerColor Radeon HD5850 PCS
Noctua NH-D14, 140mm
Corsair HX 650W 80+
Fractal Design Define R3, Svart
Samsung DVD±RW 22X DL LS Retail


No plan for Overclocking and SSD i will buy later

here is link :http://www.inet.se/kategori/31/datorkomponenter
(Swedish )

Thanks in advance

Looks pretty good ,providing links to products would make comparisons a little easier and less work to compare where and what's avalible for suggestions. Fabe

Looks good.
You're PSU choice is solid IMHO. Well built.



---AS far as the board and CPU, do you simply prefer AMD or going for the 6 cores?

The reason I ask is you can build a core i7 system, something like:
i7-930 -> Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601930
Gigabyte x58 -> Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

And would be the same( price wise) or less than the CPU, MOBO Combo you have chosen.

Not to mention, slightly more processing power.
(Yes, even though it appears slower mhz wise)

Keep in mind he extra 2 cores really wont help much at all, if any. For most things. especially gaming, they'd be useless. (I know future proof :) )
Perhaps some video encoders, but I think the app would have to be coded for 6 cores ..
Heres some Benchmarks of both, at stock and OCd speeds at various different tasks, if it helps:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpu...lack-edition/5

Just a thought of an additional option for your build. It ultimately boils down to your own preferences.


For the graphics, I always prefered Sapphires brand. particularly the Vapor-X or Toxic lines. They run cooler than refrence cooling, and I have always had very good luck with all of them I've owned. (my own personal preference here of course)
Take a look at them and see what you think.
I'm not saying PowerCooler is a bad choice.

Never had one of those, so i can't say one way or the other.

Just another reason or opinon on the XFX is the warranty. I either use XFX or Evga cause I've always had great customer service form both. XFX uses the ticket system for questions and RMA;s and personaly I've always been contacted within 24 hrs of submitting one.
So I guess what I'm saying is I like the Card choice. And i agree with the PSU just for future proofing. Fabe

I would agree that a slightly bigger PSU wouldn't be a bad idea if running multiple GPUs are something you may want to do.

One other thought, I do not know what your budget is, but if you could squeeze in a SSD for the OS and apps would really make a nice performance difference as well.
Something like a 40GB or 80G Intel. Then use the spinning drive for Games and DATA.
Although, this could come later down the line.



But... and this question is to satisfy my own curiosity as well :)

If the OP decides to go with the Intel build, and only wants to run a single GPU:

Would the x58 board still not be the better choice?

What I mean is, I understand one if its major features are X-Fire/SLI but even if thats someting you have no plans to do,
We are also talking Tripple Channel memory VS Dual Channel in say a P55.

X58 isnt really that much more than a P55

By the listed stuff it should be a good computer.