PC config

[ashu888ashu888]

@ azaad:

well, sorry for joining the discussion late..lol..

hmm, now until and unless u dnt intend to put 2 more GPUs (bringing the total number to 3), then u do not need a 1000W PSU

a Corsair or a Tagan 700+ W PSU is more than enough to power 2 GPUs and 6 Modules of RAM (not tat RAMs need such raw power as compared to GPU)

also, since u are into music production and mixing, y u need such a beast of a card as in 5850..?? its used only for heavy gaming (not tat im complaining..lol..)

PS: i never complain/nag abt RAMs and GPUs being bigger n more beast(ier)...

instead get a gr8 (not better, but a gr8) sound card, Asus Xonar..

Also, wich area u live in..?? South India..??

nevertheless, irrespective of where ever u live, do get this CPU cooler ---> *www.lynx-india.com/index.php?categoryID=3022


its really gr8 in performance, even better than T.R.U.E 120 rev. C (short for Thermal Right Ultra Extreme)
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hmm. wat else is left....ok, about the cabinet, well, HAF 932 is a beast of a Cabinet, its really huge..lol...

Its NOT the size of the cabinet tat matters (not tat much) as compared to tha air circulation in and around it.....so if u are planning to reduce the cost there, get a CoolerMaster CM 690, here is the link to my rig:

1.) *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110397

and this with extra Fans (at the TOP, LEDs see reply #168)
2.) *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118889&page=6

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Plz mods, merge this thread with the Official Core i7 thread here --->
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110397

(hey , OP, i hope u wont mind tat)..

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Cheers n e-peace....

 

[asingh]

^ thank you for updates,
Gpu for playing games- keeping future in mind.
I have M-Audio's Delta 1010LT sound card, Roland's work station keyboard and M-audio's BX8a Studio Monitor Speakers(pair)

do you think 550W psu is sufficient, as would be needing more hdds min 2x1tb, if necessary add more in future and add more 6gb ram.

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I live in a very hot area,oem hsu should be a help,
and some good ergonomic k/b and mouse for 2-3k max.

PSU:
Man, for the last time, 550W is more than enough for you. One HDD takes about 10-12W, and one RAM module is not more than 5 watts. So if you add an additional HDD platter, and 3 more sticks of 2 GB each = 10+5(3) = 25W. If you are still in doubt then you can use this link. Plug in your hypothetical hardware, and get a rating. I doubt your peak power requirement will ever cross 350W. That leaves you with 200W, sitting there. Imagine if you got a 800W or 1000W supply.

Link to power calculator:
*extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

OEM HSF:
If you are not going to OC, then the stock Intel one is just fine. Even if you live on the SUN, and you do not OC, then stock Intel is just fine. Though if you have disposable income at hand, and want to throw 2.5-3K extra into the mix, then you can get it. Not sure, from where this notion has gotten into your head, to get an OEM HSF. Its for extreme users only. Like I have my CPU running at 4 Ghz vs the vanilla rating of 2.8 Ghz or was it 2.6 Ghz (cannot even remember now). I am pushing a lot of vCore in there, so it will get heated up, that is why I deployed an OEM HSF. You need not. Choice is yours.

VX550W is enuf....
& buy 4GB RAM...& use the saved money to buy HD5870

Karan, please can you explain me the maths and/or logic you are suggesting.

1. Azad should use 6GB cause his board is optimized for Tri-Channel. So he needs 3 modules or 6 modules. 2 x 3 DIMMs makes absolute sense.

2. If he buys 4GB RAM -- suppose --- will he really save or generate the extra cash he need for the HD5870.

1. PowerColor HD5870 1GB DDR5 : 24000.00
2. PowerColor HD5850 1GB DDR5 : 16144.00
3. 4GB DDR3 : Corsair TW3X4G-1333C9 4GB Kit : 6510.00
4. 6GB DDR3 :Corsair TR3X6G - 1333C9 6GB Kit : 8405.00

So now:
Money needed for HD5870 = (1) - (2) = 7856.00
Money available if 6GB not purchased = (4) - (3) = 1890.00

And 7856 <> 1890. So please be realistic and mature, when posting suggestions here. Of the bat comments and suggestions add no value.

 

[azaad_shri75]

@ azaad:

well, sorry for joining the discussion late..lol..

hmm, now until and unless u dnt intend to put 2 more GPUs (bringing the total number to 3), then u do not need a 1000W PSU

a Corsair or a Tagan 700+ W PSU is more than enough to power 2 GPUs and 6 Modules of RAM (not tat RAMs need such raw power as compared to GPU)

also, since u are into music production and mixing, y u need such a beast of a card as in 5850..?? its used only for heavy gaming (not tat im complaining..lol..)

PS: i never complain/nag abt RAMs and GPUs being bigger n more beast(ier)...

instead get a gr8 (not better, but a gr8) sound card, Asus Xonar..

Also, wich area u live in..?? South India..??

nevertheless, irrespective of where ever u live, do get this CPU cooler ---> *www.lynx-india.com/index.php?categoryID=3022


its really gr8 in performance, even better than T.R.U.E 120 rev. C (short for Thermal Right Ultra Extreme)
-----------

hmm. wat else is left....ok, about the cabinet, well, HAF 932 is a beast of a Cabinet, its really huge..lol...

Its NOT the size of the cabinet tat matters (not tat much) as compared to tha air circulation in and around it.....so if u are planning to reduce the cost there, get a CoolerMaster CM 690, here is the link to my rig:

1.) *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110397

and this with extra Fans (at the TOP, LEDs see reply #168)
2.) *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118889&page=6

--------------

Plz mods, merge this thread with the Official Core i7 thread here --->
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110397

(hey , OP, i hope u wont mind tat)..

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Cheers n e-peace....

nope, I wont mind that

and regarding sound card, you might have overlooked my previous post, I already have a professional sound card, which has 10 outputs and 10 inputs, and the card like the one you mentioned are not used or not serve my purpose,

and again gpu is for gaming we love playing games also
and I want that huge cabinet

@asigh,

its not a notion, just a query, because my aging present intel system makes lot of noise with little load( might be wrong)
in that case my present CM 600W extreme( wrong choice a year back) should suffice for my rig, I dont have any disposable income ........
dont want to make silly mistakes again and again, this would be my third system in just six years or so........

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and thanks for saving some bucks almost half of what for psu i have selected
and what about keyboard and mouse.

 

[asingh]

@asigh,

its not a notion, just a query, because my aging present intel system makes lot of noise with little load( might be wrong)
in that case my present CM 600W extreme( wrong choice a year back) should suffice for my rig, I dont have any disposable income ........
dont want to make silly mistakes again and again, this would be my third system in just six years or so........

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and thanks for saving some bucks almost half of what for psu i have selected
and what about keyboard and mouse.

Believe me, the Corsair 550W is enough. That is a solid PSU. Will you get the OEM HSF...?

Keyboard and mouse. Well, just walk into any shop pick it up. They hardly cost that much. In 1K you can get both. Decent. Nothing special I can recommend here.

 

[damngoodman999]

HAF 932 is good cooling case , but the Dust flow much for every 2 days u need to clean inside - there are no filters in 932 on top and side

for now a days HD 58XX series GPU's u can have Corsair VX550 is more than enough

AZAAD


If u need need full tower case then these are following - If dust is no problem u will clean every 2 days then Go for HAF 932 if not get Thermaltake Armor+

 

[azaad_shri75]

HAF 932 is good cooling case , but the Dust flow much for every 2 days u need to clean inside - there are no filters in 932 on top and side

for now a days HD 58XX series GPU's u can have Corsair VX550 is more than enough

AZAAD


If u need need full tower case then these are following - If dust is no problem u will clean every 2 days then Go for HAF 932 if not get Thermaltake Armor+

cabby is cool however about 3k more than haf 932, any full tower with similar features less than 7k or below10k max?


@asigh ok, then would see after using the rig on full capacity, if it requires oem hsf

 

[Krow]

nevertheless, irrespective of where ever u live, do get this CPU cooler ---> *www.lynx-india.com/index.php?categoryID=3022


its really gr8 in performance, even better than T.R.U.E 120 rev. C (short for Thermal Right Ultra Extreme)

Okay, I agree that the Megahalems and Mega Shadow beat the TRUE, but look at the cost difference between a Noctua (mentioned earlier by me) and the Megahalems. Noctua comes with two fans for 3.8k and is better than TRUE in terms of VFM, build quality and performance. Megahalems is for 4k without the fans. Add a couple of good fans and it becomes 5k, a price for which one could get the Corsair H50 liquid cooler. Hence, the Noctua NH-U12P-SE2 is a much more sensible buy.

 

[asingh]

cabby is cool however about 3k more than haf 932, any full tower with similar features less than 7k or below10k max?


@asigh ok, then would see after using the rig on full capacity, if it requires oem hsf

The HAF 932 is a beauty get that. I bang my head day and night, why I did not get it. A Full - ATX is much better then a mid tower like my CM690. So much more space a full ATX has.

Ya, run you system with stock. If you temperatures are stable and decent, forget the OEM HSF. Yes, do not buy it initially.

 

[azaad_shri75]

Sorry to dig old post, however I calculated power supply need from CM site it says I would be needing 481W-*in.coolermaster.com/support/psu_calculator.php

and at overclocking it says 606W-*in.coolermaster.com/support/psu_calculator.php

so regarding VX550 is sufficient or not - is again a doubt---please dont be angry at me

 

[asingh]

^^
What all did you plug into the fields. I put in my fields (with the 4GHZ processor OC) and my Xfire, and the 5 fans + fan controller. (At 100% load). I am only at 505W. How did you manage 606W, with your components much more efficient than mine.

Here is the screen shot.
*img692.imageshack.us/img692/1746/cmpower.jpg

Now I did the same thing for you. Except changed the CPU (and OC) ,VGA, and put on 1 HDD along with 3 sticks of DDR3 RAM.

Here is the screen shot.
*img692.imageshack.us/img692/8956/cmpowerazad.jpg

You only reach 470W. A 550W is more than enough. No system will draw 100% ever. Ya, unless you run Linpack and Furmark and OCCT and memtest all at once (God help you).

 

[azaad_shri75]

^ bro thanks again for being patient with me, I used 6 ram sticks and 4 hdds and extra 2 pci cards, thats it.........rest being same

 

[asingh]

^^
Ya..comes to ~608W (CPU TDP 100%). Mm..interesting. Get a TX650.

1xPCI = 15W
1xDIMM = 5W
1xHDD = 10W.

Extras:
= 15(2) + 5(3) + 10(3)
= 30 + 15 + 30
= 75W

Total = 572W (CPU TDP 85%)

 

[azaad_shri75]

so TX650W would be better choice ? whats the aprox price ? and hope its a sturdy and reliable for long run?

Thanks again.

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and whats the specific difference between TX and HX series?

 

[asingh]

HX = modular.

TX650 is around : 6930
It is sturdy and robust. I run my Xfire on it.

 

[azaad_shri75]

^ ok got it, performance wise both are same I assume.

 

[asingh]

Ya..same. 650W gives you 30 more Watts. You seem to need it.

 

[azaad_shri75]

Re: PC Config-Finalised

1, cpu - i7 930
2, M/B - GA X58A -UD3R/UD5
3,cabby- CM-HAF-932
4,Ram-Corsair -TR3X6G1600C9-6GB Kit
5,PSU - Corsair -TX750
6,HDD - WD Caviar Black -1TB(2 if budget permits)
7,GPU - Sapphire HD5850 1 GB DDR5
8, any full sized decent K/B & Mouse
9, 22"-24" Full HD Monitor ( please suggest any VFM, yet not compromising on features and good warranty)

am starting the procuring process next month - please add any missing components are any other suggestions

 

[coderunknown]

Re: PC Config-Finalised

1, cpu - i7 930
2, M/B - GA X58A -UD3R/UD5
3,cabby- CM-HAF-932
4,Ram-Corsair -TR3X6G1600C9-6GB Kit
5,PSU - Corsair -TX750
6,HDD - WD Caviar Black -1TB(2 if budget permits)
7,GPU - Sapphire HD5850 1 GB DDR5
8, any full sized decent K/B & Mouse
9, 22"-24" Full HD Monitor ( please suggest any VFM, yet not compromising on features and good warranty)

am starting the procuring process next month - please add any missing components are any other suggestions

why TX750? better get a slightly lower wattage PSU & invest rest of the money in getting the additional HDD or 24" LCD.

 

[azaad_shri75]

^ 650W was surely needed to me and there is no much price difference in 650 and 750W one so am going for it, I can buy lcd giving a couple of months gap till then I can use my present 19" lcd.

 

[coderunknown]

^ 650W was surely needed to me and there is no much price difference in 650 and 750W one so am going for it, I can buy lcd giving a couple of months gap till then I can use my present 19" lcd.

oh yes. but why you not going for Modular PSU? HAF 932 & regular PSU? Modular wil suite it much more.

1 more thing, not suggestion though: 2 X HD5750 1Gb in crossfire wil cost 16.5k.
1 X HD5850 1Gb cost 15.8k.

how much wil be the performance difference? is it worth the Rs.700?