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  • 05-12-2009 12:00am
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    Pi^2
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 137 ✭✭





    I am ordering this system from Hardwareversand on Monday. Unless anyone can point out any glaring mistakes and or omissions.

    I need this computer to run all my intensive engineering applications and play some sweet ass games.


    Intel Core i7-920 Box 8192Kb, LGA1366


    Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5, Intel X58, ATX, PCI-Express


    6GB-Triple-Kit Corsair TR3X6G1600C9 DDR3, CL9


    Coolermaster Elite RC-330 schwarz mit Fenster, ohne Netzteil


    Corsair VX550W 550 Watt


    Powercolor HD5770 1024MB GDDR5, PCI-Express


    Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 750GB, 32MB, ST3750528AS


    Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80GB SATA II ST380815AS


    LG GH22NS40/NS30 bare schwarz SATA II


    Hanns-G HW191DP, 19", DVI, 5ms, Widescreen


    Logitech Rechargeable 1500 Cordless Desktop



    1.134,36 € +30 € shipping

    Discuss

    Thanks


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    kaimera
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    all that and only a 19" monitor?

    :'(


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    AlmightyCushion
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    kaimera wrote: »
    all that and only a 19" monitor?

    :'(
    Exactly what I was thinking. You're spending over a grand. Spend another €100 and get a 24" monitor. They're great to have.


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    lmimmfn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    I agree, 19" screens are wayyyy too small.

    Also you might want to throw in a decent cpu cooler like the megahalem, true or noctua if you plan on overclocking

    That gigabyte x58 mobo is a great one, have it myself, theres a fix out today for the multiplier for the Gulftown 6 core :)


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    Pi^2
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 137 ✭✭Pi^2


    So the PC I have selected is okay? No compatibility issues or anything?

    Is 19 inch really too small?? I work on 17 inch monitors all day and I find them to be perfectly alright.


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    lmimmfn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    Pi^2 wrote: »
    So the PC I have selected is okay? No compatibility issues or anything?

    Is 19 inch really too small?? I work on 17 inch monitors all day and I find them to be perfectly alright.
    yeah, its fine and all compatible, id go for a 5850 if you can though, they should be in stock in online retailers over the next few days.

    yeah, seriously 19" is too small, may as well go 24" as you'll probably have that screen for at least 5 years. Ive a 22" but use a 24" at work, it makes my 22" look crap lol


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    kleefarr
    Registered Users Posts: 5,743 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Do you have the OS already?


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    Shiminay
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    It just seems like a wasted opportunity tbh, I wouldn't have anything less than 22" (I have 2 22" at work and am getting a second one for at home as soon as I can afford it). Also, I'd get 2ms response time.


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    lmimmfn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    Kharn wrote: »
    It just seems like a wasted opportunity tbh, I wouldn't have anything less than 22" (I have 2 22" at work and am getting a second one for at home as soon as I can afford it). Also, I'd get 2ms response time.
    2 screen setups are great, ive 3 screens setup, 2 19" ones and the 22", for some games i just use 2 screens but have temp monitoring etc on the other monitor and er game walkthroughs and the likes lol.


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    Pi^2
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 137 ✭✭Pi^2


    I shall look into a bigger monitor so (pun intended)!
    Do you have the OS already?

    Thanks for that question.

    I do. Puppy Linux!

    I also have Windows Xp. Might upgrade to Windows 7 at some stage.

    Thanks for all the feedback guys.


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    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    Kharn wrote: »
    Also, I'd get 2ms response time.

    Why?

    There's not even nearly a noticeable difference...


    Also op what software will you be using with this pc, the i7 is not the best thing for games and only beneficial when dealing with multi threaded programs.

    For the price they're asking for a 5770 i'd get a 4890 (it's cheaper ffs)!!!

    Also a 450watt psu would be fine for that rig.

    Also can i just point out that hardwareversand seemed to have really let their pricing slip!(or ebuyer have just got a lot cheaper) i priced the exact same build on ebuyer.com for around 80euro cheaper delivered!

    Also take note on the ram that cheaper is usually better value for money. The speed of the ram is not worth it's price


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    Venom
    Registered Users Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭Venom


    Pi^2 wrote: »
    So the PC I have selected is okay? No compatibility issues or anything?

    Is 19 inch really too small?? I work on 17 inch monitors all day and I find them to be perfectly alright.

    OP lose the Seagate Barracuda's and get Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TBs, next best thing to SSD's. Make sure to go for a i7 920 DO as they overclock so easy with latest gigabyte bios you can hit 3.8ghz so easy its a joke :D

    The power of your planned system is wasted on a 19" screen tbh.


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    Pi^2
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 137 ✭✭Pi^2


    Also op what software will you be using with this pc, the i7 is not the best thing for games and only beneficial when dealing with multi threaded programs.

    Relative to what?

    I will be using AutoCad and Mathematica and all sorts of power hungry programs. Also I'm partial to a bit of 2d and 3d animation, video/audio editing etc etc...

    Again, thanks all


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    lmimmfn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    Effluo wrote: »
    Why?

    There's not even nearly a noticeable difference...
    On a G2G 8ms is slightly noticable, 2ms is a must.


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    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    Common now ladies, 22/24" monitors are so last year...26/27" is where its at now, just ask you auld wan !

    :pac:


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    leninbenjamin
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    you're case is weak and you've no cooler listed. the i7s run hot. very hot. I advise getting a decent aftermarket cooler and a case with better airflow if you plan on putting it under load much.

    Btw, afaik Mathematica will only take advantage of the i7 extra virtual cores if you code the app to do so. Audio and video editing should, but it depends on the app used. Autocad I'm not sure about, and animation will depend, but at the moment i think there aren't many animation apps that will scale effectively to the i7. I'd do a bit more research on the apps i use if I were you, I'm not sure you'll stand to gain as much as you'd think. Specifically, try and find out how well they support the hyperthreading.

    Oh and get a Spinpoint f3 over the Barracuda imo.


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