First build in July, what do you think of this?

VenomIreland

http://www.komplett.ie/k/shoplist.aspx?mode=receive&si=710462&su=615E3E8B-E96F-4C9E-8679-C8747BEF2F56

I've been adding and swapping to this list for a while, what do you all think of it?

Venom

I think you need a better name :rolleyes:

VenomIreland

Venom wrote: »

I think you need a better name :rolleyes:

Heh, I've been using VenomIreland since, I think around '06

Funny coincidence though

Deano12345

VenomIreland wrote: »

Heh, I've been using VenomIreland since, I think around '06

Funny coincidence though

lol

Looks good, I'd go with the Samsung F3 1TB instead of the 7200.12, the Sammy is faster. Other than that, the build looks great

VenomIreland

Deano12345 wrote: »

lol

Looks good, I'd go with the Samsung F3 1TB instead of the 7200.12, the Sammy is faster. Other than that, the build looks great

Thanks! I'm getting it for studying well enough for my JC. So I should be getting it in June/July.

C.D.

Nothing major, but if it were me:

1) Unless you are overclocking, I would not get thermal compound. €10 for a few degrees if you are not overcloking is simply not worth it.

2) Swap out the HDD for a Samsung F3, it is the top performing consumer grade HDD. Komplett should have a 1TB one (that's where I got mine).

3) Make sure you get that motherboard (as it has USB3.0) and not the very similar one without it.

4) You could get by on a cheaper power supply. Would reccomend a Corsair TX/HX around 600/650W, which would still give you lots of future proofing room.

Otherwise, looks good. Just think carefully about whether you want to do this as it is a slippery slope, soon you'll be upgrading this and that every other month

C.D.

Deano12345 wrote: »

lol

Looks good, I'd go with the Samsung F3 1TB instead of the 7200.12, the Sammy is faster. Other than that, the build looks great

Ha beat me to it! ^^

VenomIreland

C.D. wrote: »

Nothing major, but if it were me:

1) Unless you are overclocking, I would not get thermal compound. €10 for a few degrees if you are not overcloking is simply not worth it.

2) Swap out the HDD for a Samsung F3, it is the top performing consumer grade HDD. Komplett should have a 1TB one (that's where I got mine).

3) Make sure you get that motherboard (as it has USB3.0) and not the very similar one without it.

4) You could get by on a cheaper power supply. Would reccomend a Corsair TX/HX around 600/650W, which would still give you lots of future proofing room.

Otherwise, looks good. Just think carefully about whether you want to do this as it is a slipperly slope, soon you'll be upgrading this and that every other month

1) Yes, I do hope to get started with Overclocking.
2) Will look for it now
3) Yep, I have seen the similar motherboard, around €20 less. I am getting USB3.0 because I plan to build a few External HDD's with a compatible Enclosure, as I have 2 or 3 2.5" drives hanging around.
4) It's not much more € for that much more "headroom"

Thanks for you help

VenomIreland

It appears they only carry the Samsung F3 500GB version at the moment, in the future if they have the 1TB model I will swap the hard drives around

Solitaire

VenomIreland wrote: »

Heh, I've been using VenomIreland since, I think around '06

Erm...



:P

sorry... couldn't resist...

VenomIreland

Pah, I only joined Boards.ie this week, but I've been using the moniker VenomIreland for a long time.

ScrubsfanChris

750w PSU seems a bit much, remember your not the one paying the electric bill.
As was mentioned before 600 or 650 would be more than enough.

Have a look here: http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

VenomIreland

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

750w PSU seems a bit much, remember your not the one paying the electric bill.
As was mentioned before 600 or 650 would be more than enough.

Have a look here: http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

Thanks for the Calc, looks like I'll go for the 650W then

Kavs

Hey venom,
firstly try this case instead, got one recently and was very impressed ,
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=576184
save €50

Secondly that motherboard u've selected has onboard graphics which is a waste of your money try this instead
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=490260
**edit sorry does'nt support usb3 is it really necassary??**
excellent board
save €30

Thirdly get a 2 core phenom and use the bios to unlock another 2 cores making it a quad core!!! Did this with mine recently and works a treat(sometimes only one extra core unlocks-google is your friend!!). Also pushed it to 3.6mhz without much voltage increase
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=485798
save €70

ditch that anti-static band and just touch off something metal before you begin your build, never had any issues myself.
save €8

change the ram to these ,better timings on them for less €€
Overclocked nicely for me.
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=518211
save €10


With the money saved invest in a better graphics card and bigger screen and get more enjoyment out of games!
if you could stretch the budget to this
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=584726
you would have a seriously quick gaming machine!
By the way that motherboard and cpu combo is an overclockers dream ,great starter computer!
hope this helps.

VenomIreland

Kavs wrote: »

Hey venom,
firstly try this case instead, got one recently and was very impressed ,
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=576184
save €50

Secondly that motherboard u've selected has onboard graphics which is a waste of your money try this instead
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=490260
**edit sorry does'nt support usb3 is it really necassary??**
excellent board
save €30

Thirdly get a 2 core phenom and use the bios to unlock another 2 cores making it a quad core!!! Did this with mine recently and works a treat(sometimes only one extra core unlocks-google is your friend!!). Also pushed it to 3.6mhz without much voltage increase
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=485798
save €70

ditch that anti-static band and just touch off something metal before you begin your build, never had any issues myself.
save €8

change the ram to these ,better timings on them for less €€
Overclocked nicely for me.
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=518211
save €10


With the money saved invest in a better graphics card and bigger screen and get more enjoyment out of games!
if you could stretch the budget to this
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=584726
you would have a seriously quick gaming machine!
By the way that motherboard and cpu combo is an overclockers dream ,great starter computer!
hope this helps.

1) I'm getting the Coolermaster for personal preferences, I just really like it's design and tool-less installation
2)I wanted USB3.0 and the board I have selected has better reviews.
3)Interesting, the board I have selected supports core unlocking as well, I will look into it.
4)Nah I'm a bit forgetful, so the anti-static band isn't much to save the components from being fried
5) Nice!

Thank you for your help!

VenomIreland

Forgot to add, my parents and me definitely won't be able to afford the 5850, unfortunately, but in the future I might get a second 5770

Kavs

Expensive card alright that 5850 but top notch preformance, glad that info helps, let us know how the build goes.

VenomIreland

Kavs wrote: »

Expensive card alright that 5850 but top notch preformance, glad that info helps, let us know how the build goes.

I'll be making a timelapse of me building it in June/July

VenomIreland

VenomIreland wrote: »

I'll be making a timelapse of me building it in June/July

I'm thinking of going with Windows 7 Home Premium instead of Proffessional, what does proffessional have that Home Premium doesn't?

EDIT: Just noticed some parts are end-of-life on Komplett, I may end up either ordering some parts from elsewhere or swapping parts around.

Kavs

hey,
compare windows here
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx

, golden rule is always shop around, check previous threads to get info on other suppliers ,overclockers.co.uk ,elara.ie etc

VenomIreland

Kavs wrote: »

hey,
compare windows here
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx

, golden rule is always shop around, check previous threads to get info on other suppliers ,overclockers.co.uk ,elara.ie etc

Definitely going for Home then, thanks!

VenomIreland

Changed case to Cooler Master HAF.

VenomIreland

Kavs wrote: »

Hey venom,

Thirdly get a 2 core phenom and use the bios to unlock another 2 cores making it a quad core!!! Did this with mine recently and works a treat(sometimes only one extra core unlocks-google is your friend!!). Also pushed it to 3.6mhz without much voltage increase
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=485798
save €70

I've actually decided to stick with the Phenom II X4, this is my first build and I want to be guaranteed 4 cores, maybe for a possible second build

witnessmenow

If your building in July you are wasting your time pricing it now, 3 months in hardware terms is roughly about 2 million years in real terms

VenomIreland

witnessmenow wrote: »

If your building in July you are wasting your time pricing it now, 3 months in hardware terms is roughly about 2 million years in real terms

I understand that, it's jsut I find it fun to get an estimate of what I'd like

Anyway, other than price, this list should stay fairly the same, as it's exactly what I want/need

noodletop

if your going the amd route and with the haf case why not try one of these

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2963

i was changing to the haf932 till i spotted this one now its on the way as i type hopefully i should have it tuesday or wedens:rolleyes:

VenomIreland

noodletop wrote: »

if your going the amd route and with the haf case why not try one of these

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2963

i was changing to the haf932 till i spotted this one now its on the way as i type hopefully i should have it tuesday or wedens:rolleyes:

What's the difference between the regular and AMD editions? Other than price and colour of course.

noodletop

VenomIreland wrote: »

What's the difference between the regular and AMD editions? Other than price and colour of course.

the diff is about 30 euro between the amd edition and the standard haf932
personally i went for it bec of the build and the colours/ parts matching plus its nice to be diff every now and then.

i have the amd x4 965
crosshair 2 mo/bo (bios flashed)
v 8 cooler
and am waiting on my 5970 to arrive hopefully when its all together i will post pics of it in the b&u section

VenomIreland

noodletop wrote: »

the diff is about 30 euro between the amd edition and the standard haf932
personally i went for it bec of the build and the colours/ parts matching plus its nice to be diff every now and then.

i have the amd x4 965
crosshair 2 mo/bo (bios flashed)
v 8 cooler
and am waiting on my 5970 to arrive hopefully when its all together i will post pics of it in the b&u section

Nice, when I'm building my comp I will make a timelapse of it.

VenomIreland

noodletop wrote: »

the diff is about 30 euro between the amd edition and the standard haf932
personally i went for it bec of the build and the colours/ parts matching plus its nice to be diff every now and then.

i have the amd x4 965
crosshair 2 mo/bo (bios flashed)
v 8 cooler
and am waiting on my 5970 to arrive hopefully when its all together i will post pics of it in the b&u section

Ah, just noticed it loses the side fan, I'll stick with the Regular HAF 932 then.

VenomIreland

Replaced MB with better one, for Crossfire with 2 5770's in the future.

Graphics Card and Monitor are missing as of now, due to Komplett's warehouse moving.