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163442 No.1960   [Delete]   [Edit

I've never built a computer before, but I want to build my next one.

So how does this look?

Last edited 10/08/28(Sat)20:30.

>> No.1961   [Delete]   [Edit]
>buying windows

Joking, joking.

It looks good for a mid-high end computer.

>> No.1962   [Delete]   [Edit]
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>> No.1963   [Delete]   [Edit]
>I've never built a computer before,

Ok don't get in a rush or act on a few suggestions.

Windows? Seriously? Windows has gone down hill since W2k on the GUI. Even I would run Ubuntu + wine before I actually paid M$ for their latest bullsh....

I have no experience with samsung hard drives. I would suggest a Western Digital Black (32-64cache) 500gig for a primary drive. Partition it with gparted with ubuntu and give it say...100/400gig partitions. The bigger the primary, the bigger the losses, and a primary works all the time. The WD Green drives hibernate and make good storage drives. And should only be used for storage.

I have had lots of experience with cases, not the one pictured though. I say the best case I've ever built a computer in is a Cooler Master 590. Its very inexpensive though you have to tape off the extra fan openings to make full use of the filters in the front bezel. Other than that its pretty awesome.

I'm not sure you need the Arctic Cooling CPU fan. I'm not sure how well the stock i9 fans do. Didn't know the Freezer 7 pro fit them...

All I'm going to go over for now.

>> No.1966   [Delete]   [Edit]

Whether you need Windows depends on whether you will be gaming or not and whether you need to use this computer for special work (Adobe CS5, other video-editing, CAD, etc.) Because most games and work programs aren't released for Linux/Ubuntu (and I don't trust WINE with those very much), you'll have to at least Dual-boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu; in that case, you really don't need Ubuntu unless you absolutely need it or love it.

I would say ditch the SSD, but if it's in your budget, then that's okay. Also, are you going to be running your two 1 TB hard drives in RAID?

Other than that, I would suggest getting a 750 watt power supply for more flexibility and upgradability, and a blu-ray burner/player to go with your other DVD drive (blu-ray drives aren't THAT expensive anymore). The regular fan should be fine for some overclocking, but I'd get the Arctic Cooling fan just in case. Make sure to buy some Arctic Cooling thermal paste too.

>> No.1967   [Delete]   [Edit]

Wine refused to run more than half of the games/applications I wanted/needed to run. Also Ubuntu's directories seen difficult to navigate/change when compared to Windows.

>> No.1968   [Delete]   [Edit]

Undervolted to .9625 volts, my i7-930 is about 30* degrees cooler than stock (mid 60 degrees, as opposed to mid 90). I definitely recommend it. Also, if you can get a hold of a .edu email address, you can get Windows 7 Pro for $30 (technically it's the upgrade version, but there's ways to install it over a clean hard drive)

>> No.1969   [Delete]   [Edit]

I didn't say not to run windows, I said I'd run ubuntu before I "paid" MS for their epic fail... wink wink, nudge nudge.

>Ubuntu's directories seen difficult to navigate/change

And windows 7 is better? The "My Documents" folder was the only premade user folder windows should have ever created. (and one other for keeping personal program settings/preferences) People that can't make their own folders & subfolders and organize them aren't able to find their shit regardless of Microsofts efforts...

>> No.1970   [Delete]   [Edit]
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It looks on the expensive side, but that depends on what you plan to do with it, AND how long you want this box to last before you have to break down and buy a new one.

Video:
This card will take up 2 slots. Your x4 PCI slot will be unusable. Also, you might get by with the GV-N460OC-768I. It's the same card with a little less memory and is about $100 cheaper.
This card is ALREADY overclocked. That's why it has those fans. I wouldn't try overclocking it any more. You'll probably have to put the video card in slot 1 to avoid the heatsink on your mainboard's southbridge.

HDDs:
I have no experience with Samsumg drives, either. I tend to stick with WD or Seagate. I'm currently using a few Western Digital WD10EADS 1TB drives. They've run really well, and I'd recommend the drive. The AV drive doesn't look much different than the WD10EADS, but I'd stick with it if you're planning on stea...err, using alot of multimedia.

Case:
Looks nice. Plenty of fans and room to add more drives in the future. The only problem is that your power supply has a top fan that this case would completely block. You'd have to mount this particular supply upside-down in the case.

Mounting bracket and solid-state disk:
You may not need these - it depends on what you plan to do. Sure, it's fancy, but I'd consider just getting another internal HDD - would likely be cheaper.

Mobo:
Looks decent. Onboard audio means you can save some money now and still get a dedicated card later. Mind that the north and southbridge heatsinks don't get in the way when you start assembly. Just one big potential problem - the IDE (PATA) connector faces forward, but from what you have listed, you won't be using it, anyway.

Power:
Nice. Modular connectors are good. Again, in this case, you'd need to mount the supply upside down to accommodate the fan.

CPU, memory, and cooler:
I use AMD, but this looks like a reasonably powerful CPU. Check if it's cheaper to buy 2 4GB sticks of memory, instead. When you install the cooler, its fan might conflict with the heatsink on the northbridge or the first memory slot. Be prepared to make a few "adjustments" as things come together.

DVD/CD:
OEM means no burning software included. You'll have to supply your own.

OS:
This version of Win7 is 64-bit. CHECK and make sure there are 64-bit drivers available for your video and mobo. I'm not doing it for you here. You'll be tech support for this system, so you need to know. Be aware that 64-bit systems will run 32-bit OS, you just won't get the full power out of it and be limited to half the total possible memory on the mobo.

Good luck and good build. Take it slow and try not to bend any pins. Have good lighting and a clean work area. Also, have the right tools, something like

www.rosewill.com/products/557/productDetail.htm

>> No.1971   [Delete]   [Edit]

I looked into the raidmax smilodon further. IMO its a terrible case. It looks cramp and that bezel door is just going to be an annoyance.

The CM 590 has
4 rubber isolated harddrive mounts with fan.
PSU mounted in the bottom, gets it away from the CPU.
The drives can be mounted in any location from top to bottom.
The front bezel pops off with ease for cleaning or relocating/pulling/installing drives.
Just all around better...
The only case that comes close is a thermaltake armor series but they're heavier and cost a lot more.

Last edited 10/09/04(Sat)08:21.

>> No.1972   [Delete]   [Edit]

lol i use xp

>> No.1987   [Delete]   [Edit]

>>1972
lol i use a jumpcracked emac from 2002.
Don't see a PC running that long, now do ya?!

>> No.1988   [Delete]   [Edit]

>>1987

>jumpcracked emac

What?

>2002.
>Don't see a PC running that long, now do ya?!

Yeah... But 2002 computers suck.

>> No.2024   [Delete]   [Edit]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103851
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131633
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233040
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194054
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156063
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145328&cm_re=4GB_DDR3_RAM-_-20-145-328-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119152&Tpk=Cooler%20Master%20590
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

So I've done a bit more work on it and based on the suggestions from this thread and around the internet this is what I've come up with. How's it look?

>> No.2025   [Delete]   [Edit]

>>2024
Check this out: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13420225

I put it together myself. Some parts that you picked are a little too much.

>> No.2026   [Delete]   [Edit]
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Here's a jpeg-7z of the components.

>> No.2027   [Delete]   [Edit]
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>>2025
The PSU and GFX card actually look alot better than the ones I had originally. Also, here is my updated list.

>> No.2028   [Delete]   [Edit]

>>2027
Looks okay but I suggest these things instead:
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

>> No.2029   [Delete]   [Edit]

>>2028

Thinking about it, I probably would be better off with the 3.2 quad than the 2.8 hex as I don't plan on doing a lot of 3D rendering or video encoding. However, that hard drive is 3.0 gb/s, while the mobo I picked out works with 6.0 gb/s so I wouldn't be able to take advantage of that with that drive.

>> No.2030   [Delete]   [Edit]
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Guys, seriously, CM590... Out of the many cases I've dealt with this ones the only case I will build with anymore. Just tape off the extra vents and turn the PSU fan up (inside) and it will eliminate dust issues.
Roomy, quiet, rubber mounted drives, filtered, locate drives anywhere...

>> No.2031   [Delete]   [Edit]

>>2030

How do you go about taping up the extra vents? And if you wanted to reduce the dust, wouldn't you need filters for the fans?

>> No.2034   [Delete]   [Edit]

>>2031
The front bezel has filtration. None of the other vents do. I use a aluminum foil based tape and just tape them from the inside. One 120mm fan for the drives (intake), and one exhausting from the rear, one exhausting from the psu, and plenty of ventilation from the front.



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