Building a PC...

[DreadStarX]

Wasn't quite sure where to post about this, so I figured the "chillout" room would be perfect.

I'm looking for someone to build a computer with these specifications...

3x NVidia 2xx+ Graphics cards
i7 Processor
Motherboard that supports up to 12GB of RAM & SSD
sufficient PSU
water cooling
very GOOD case..

Dollar limit: 7500$ (Give or take a few hundred, this doesn't include shipping)

My goal is for 6 monitors for multiple working.

I do quite of a bit of programming, along with 3D Modeling, and I enjoy being able to watch movies while I code & create graphics. This will need to be a monster computer.

 

[johnwillyums]

For a start, how about the Enermax ERV1250EGT: Enermax Revolution 85+ 1250W Power Supply - Introduction

And Silverstone TJ07B-W case: Silverstone Temjin TJ07B Review - Page 1/6 | techPowerUp

 

[DreadStarX]

For a start, how about the Enermax ERV1250EGT: Enermax Revolution 85+ 1250W Power Supply - Introduction

And Silverstone TJ07B-W case: Silverstone Temjin TJ07B Review - Page 1/6 | techPowerUp

Nice stuff, but I generally don't trust brands I've never personally dealt with. I bought a few off brands and I regret it 100%. The fans that came with the cases died within a few hours of having the computer on.


I will do a little research on those brands.


I'm hoping people will give me some well known & used boards. Last few computers I've built, I've matched it up myself but have had little problems with them, such as fans not running at proper speeds, CPU Heatsinks not sitting properly, hard drives being rejected, or my favorite, wrong board in the wrong box.

I guess I will build it on NewEgg, and then I'll post it back here and see what you guys think.

 

[sandman]

Here is my shopping list with the water cooling still to add and some cooling fans etc might be some compatibility issues also but its a start Love those Jap cases.
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[DreadStarX]

Here is my shopping list with the water cooling still to add and some cooling fans etc might be some compatibility issues also but its a start Love those Jap cases.
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[linnemeyerhere]

This could be in your price range?
murderbox

 

[Lemur]

I'm really stuck on ASUS. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard - LGA 1366, Intel X58, SATA, SLI Ready, CrossFireX Ready, Triple Channel DDR3, SAS, Hyperthreading

 

[linnemeyerhere]

If it must be an Intel based board then EVGA would be my choice for mobo and GPU's with factory water!
EVGA | Intelligent Innovation

 

[DreadStarX]

This is what I came up with...

Wish List:
Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price 5

Western Digital AV-GP WD20EURS 2TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136783
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$599.95 1

Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield 3.2GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601960
Item #: N82E16819115224
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$579.99 1

LITE-ON Blu-ray Burner with 3D Playback SATA iHBS212 LightScribe - Retail
Item #: N82E16827106348
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant
$139.99
$129.99 1

EVGA 131-GT-E767-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 SLI3 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813188068
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$209.99 6

Acer H243Hbmid 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824009167
Return Policy: Monitor Standard Return Policy -$80.00 Instant
$1,619.94
$1,139.94 3

EVGA 012-P3-1472-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) SuperClocked 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814130549
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy -$15.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$839.97
$794.97 1

Logitech G9x Black Two modes scroll USB Wired Laser Gaming Mouse
Item #: N82E16826104261
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$30.00 Instant
$99.99
$69.99 1

Kingston SSDNow V Series SNV425-S2/128GB 2.5" 128GB SATA II Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820139135
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy -$35.00 Instant
$234.99
$199.99 1

LINKSYS E3000 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz / 5GHz simultaneous Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router up to 300Mbps with USB Built-in UPnP AV Media Server
Item #: N82E16833124388
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$33.33 Instant
$179.99
$146.66 1

EVGA Classified SR-2 100-PS-1200-GR 1200W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817438003
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$30.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$399.99
$369.99 1

Logitech C910 USB 2.0 1080p HD Pro Webcam
Item #: N82E16826104385
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$99.99 1

GIGABYTE SUMO 5115 GZ-FA1CAR-AJB Black Aluminum ATX Full GAMING Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811233047
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$30.00 Instant
$179.99
$149.99 1

Logitech G19 Black USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard
Item #: N82E16823126053
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$199.99 1

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 12GB (3 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP12GX3M3A1600C9
Item #: N82E16820145321
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$249.99 1

Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1 Digital Speaker System
Item #: N82E16836121120
Return Policy: Bulk Item Refund Only Return Policy
$395.99








My skills with building computers are basic; this doesn't include the Water Cooling Kit either.

And a Custom Water Cooling Set from

Custom Water Cooling Kit - Danger Den

Not entirely sure what I'd need via that Custom Water Cooling Kit.

I basically want to be able to OverClock, if needed. Be able to Expand if I need too. Lots of hard drive space, and screaming fast performance. I need to be able to run multiple VM's, Linux & Windows, and other sorts. Plus, brag rights with this would be a must

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

Try this site iBUYPOWER: High Performance Custom Gaming Computers and Laptops then configure....fun to play with....

 

[linnemeyerhere]

These are the EVGA cards you want:
EVGA | Products
And this bad boy mobo has expansion on steriods:
http://www.evga.com/products/moreIn...rd Family&series=Intel X58 Series Family&sw=5

 

[johnwillyums]

Those brands are considered "Rolls Royce" where I am.

I'd also look at Cooler Master and the Corsair Obsidian range of cases. Although cases are a matter of taste I don't think the Gigabyte case is a patch on the ones I've mentioned

Newegg.com - SILVERSTONE TJ07-BW Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case

$349.99 is a lot but you get what you pay for.

I think everything else sounds great apart from the monitor. It's a TN panel. If you really want true colour quality look for a (H)IPS panel. These can be found on the Dell Utrasharp range,
and the NEC Multisync monitors- NEC EA231WMi review - FlatpanelsHD being a favourite

Also this is a little gem ;Amazon.com: Dell UltraSharp U2311H 23-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Display eIPS 1080p LCD Monitor w/ DVI & DisplayPort: Computer & Accessories

The beauty of IPS is incredibly vivid colours and the fact that you have a much wider angle of view without the darkening or colour change you get with Twisted Nematic panels.

The monitor and case are going to be with you long after you've upgraded the internal components of the pc. Also the monitor is the part you look at everyday so it's got to be good

This sounds like a great build. Keep us informed of your decisions, John

 

[DreadStarX]

These are the EVGA cards you want:
EVGA | Products
And this bad boy mobo has expansion on steriods:
EVGA | Products

I love the motherboard, but those graphics cards are a major killer. How long do you think it'd take for the price to drop a bit?


@ John: Thanks man. I tossed those monitors in just because I liked them from when I worked out at Microsoft. Having my own personal setup was awesome

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Those were prices from the manufacturer but likely as a premium product they will still be pricey on the street. I just love the water ready quality and the single slot thickness with all the performance with maximum cooling. What ever you decide I'm sure it will be wicked build. I'd love to do a system of this type of quality. Cheers, the Cheese

 

[Dave76]

All the suggestions are good, IMHO.

I would recommend one of these SSDs.

Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH120G2K5 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive

OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

It will be better to get a smaller size before considering lower quality.
You should be able to get 60-80GB SSD for OS and apps.

 

[DreadStarX]

All the suggestions are good, IMHO.

I would recommend one of these SSDs.

Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH120G2K5 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive

OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

It will be better to get a smaller size before considering lower quality.
You should be able to get 60-80GB SSD for OS and apps.

Well, I currently have a 160GB Hard drive now, with most of my apps installed.. I have 64.7GB of free space left. Would 120GB be better than the 80GB?

 

[Dave76]

Definitely, if you have that many apps.

Is that only OS and apps?
Do you keep any data files there?

 

[DreadStarX]

Definitely, if you have that many apps.

Is that only OS and apps?
Do you keep any data files there?

No sir; I have 3TB of space, currently 2TB or so is filled up, that's just for the media. I plan on buying a new motherboard for this PC, taking out the hard drives, and puttin' some 2TB drives in here for a mass storage computer.

My family enjoys watching tons of Windows Media Center stuff, since we don't subscribe to cable... =)

 

[johnwillyums]

If you are watching TV movies etc. then you would definitely be better off with an IPS or PVA monitor panel. The TN panels only really work if you sit directly in front of them, at the correct height and so on.
An IPS panel would allow for family viewing from different positions.

 

[sandman]

Here is the case i like even if I have 3 Antec Cases P-180 and P-182 and and older 3300 I think but i like this case

Newegg.com - AZZA Hurrican 2000 CSAZ-2000 Black SECC Japanese Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case