[BiP] Jadzia's Jalopy, it begins :D

AlienIsGOD · Sep 28, 2012, 12:27 PM

So I am finally able to start buying parts for my daughters (Jadzia, 10 y.o. avid D3 player

) build. The only thing decided so far is the case and I am welcome to suggestions as to which route to go CPU and GFX wise.

Since I am only buying a piece or 2 every month, I shall start with the case. I've decided to go with this: Zalman Z9 mid case http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16811235026 . Im buying it at my local store for $69.99. I intend to get a PSU next and my budget is $65-90 before taxes.

The main function of this PC will be for my daughter, Jadzia to do school work on and play some current games at decent settings. Regardless of what is being done WCG / F@H will be run 24/7 so I would like a decent enough GFX card in the $150 range as well as a decent AMD/Intel CPU in the $150-200 range (this is the most important part for my WCG uses, more cores the better so im open to FX series suggestion).

Again this is a build in progress and the suggestions and decisions will probably change up until the day I go to purchase items. Any and all feedback and suggestions are welcomed

brandonwh64 · Sep 28, 2012, 12:40 PM

Maybe if you could swing a used X58 I7-920 combo for 200$ and I have seen some 6950's used for 150$ That would make a great gamer/cruncher mine was putting out over 5K at 4Ghz

AlienIsGOD · Sep 28, 2012, 12:51 PM

Graphics cards i dont mind buying used, but CPU and mobo i really prefer to buy new for warranty purposes and to try to keep with the latest socket.

NHKS · Sep 28, 2012, 01:03 PM

would you like to try the Bitfenix Prodigy? going by recent logs by [H]ardstuff & m1dg3t it seems a very good case(79.99 CA$) for compact builds

as for PSU, some recommendations(in the range of 500-650W):
Seasonic M12II 520W
PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 500W
Corsair TX650 V2

brandonwh64 · Sep 28, 2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienIsGOD

Graphics cards i dont mind buying used, but CPU and mobo i really prefer to buy new for warranty purposes and to try to keep with the latest socket.

Intel and some motherboard manufacturers go by serial number so if the used parts are somewhat new then they can be RMAed by anyone as long as the serial number is still under warranty. I purchased a Asus motherboard off ebay that was conformed dead and RMAed it under the serial number. Got back a fully working replacement.

m1dg3t · Sep 28, 2012, 02:15 PM

w00t^^! I got a mention

AlienIsGOD · Sep 29, 2012, 01:07 AM

So I went with the Zalman Z9 Plus http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Pr...ad.php?Idx=423

I already have 8GB of Patriot Gamer 2 Ram 1333mhz. Next up is the PSU on the 20th or 31st of October.

AlienIsGOD · Sep 30, 2012, 12:34 PM

I must say the Z9 Plus is a very good case for the price. 1 thing I like is the placement for a SSD:

I also like that it comes with 4 fans pre-installed

Norton · Sep 30, 2012, 12:50 PM

Corsair CX500's are a solid value psu- have been crunching 100% load with one 24/7 for the last 3 months and it barely gets warm (FX-6200 @4.0Ghz) . They go on-sale all of the time so watch the prices for at least a week when you're ready to buy

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139027

AlienIsGOD · Sep 30, 2012, 01:09 PM

I think im looking in the 550-750w range as my HD 6870 is prolly going to be the long term replacement card for this rig (i may get a budget card to have better than Intel integrated performance). Im going to be upgrading MY graphics in Jan/Feb.

Maybe a Corsair CX 750 http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=052847 ? or what about this semi-modular Topower http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=042036 ?

Going to take a few pics of the case at some point

Norton · Sep 30, 2012, 01:44 PM

If you're going into that range then the TX750 is the standard model "good" psu. Many folks here have that model and they should attest to how good/bad it is.

Modular isn't an issue as much anymore as there is usually plenty of room to stash extra wires in most of the cases available today.

It's only $10 more than the CX you posted

http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=036009

*EDIT- sorry- it's the same price! and has a 5yr warranty!!

*

AlienIsGOD · Sep 30, 2012, 02:28 PM

I've also decided FX 6 core or 8 core CPU and prolly this mobo http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=042746

AlienIsGOD · Sep 30, 2012, 03:09 PM

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Phusius · Sep 30, 2012, 03:13 PM

haha your daughter sounds awesome, you must be very proud xD has she made any actual $ off the in-game auction house stuff? or is that still beyond a 10 year olds comprehension, unsure, been a long time since i was 10 lol

AlienIsGOD · Sep 30, 2012, 03:16 PM

she doesnt use either AH, i do that stuff for her atm. She understands alot about PCs and gaming, she's been watching me all these years so she grasps the concept of building PCs and decision making in the games she plays :P

Phusius · Sep 30, 2012, 03:19 PM

You should get her Trine and Trine 2 next time they go on sale. Very vibrant colors and simple yet complex gameplay I think a 10 year old would enjoy.

AlienIsGOD · Sep 30, 2012, 03:22 PM

she enjoys alot of my Steam games like Cogs, Crayon Physics Deluexe, etc. I may buy her GW 2 for her first MMO, it has a more mature crowd than WoW so i wont be worried about chat nonsense.

Norton · Sep 30, 2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienIsGOD

I've also decided FX 6 core or 8 core CPU and prolly this mobo http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=042746

I would suggest one of these (better power/vrm design) and worth the few extra $$$

http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=051996

http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=039798

AlienIsGOD · Sep 30, 2012, 03:43 PM

Ya, if i DO o/c its only going to be a small bump to 4ghz even, i'll add that to my bookmarks for mobo candidates

Wrigleyvillain · Sep 30, 2012, 05:15 PM

I think this is the first time I've heard a build named a Jalopy. I like it. Even without the nice rhyme.

cdawall · Sep 30, 2012, 05:22 PM

Why not wait a little bit on the CPU and grab a new FM2 Piledriver chip? Clock for clock they appear to be beating out the Bulldozer units. The video cards you have mentioned support hybrid xfire to help power usage as well.

Norton · Sep 30, 2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawall

Why not wait a little bit on the CPU and grab a new FM2 Piledriver chip? Clock for clock they appear to be beating out the Bulldozer units. The video cards you have mentioned support hybrid xfire to help power usage as well.

That's a good idea too. I believe that the release date is 10/2 on those chips so reviews should be available real soon

Wrigleyvillain · Sep 30, 2012, 11:08 PM

Well it's not a rhyme rather double J's... ah whatever carry on.

AlienIsGOD · Oct 2, 2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawall

Why not wait a little bit on the CPU and grab a new FM2 Piledriver chip?

After reading Cadaveca's review, im not overly interested in a 4 core with integrated gfx. I would much rather have a 6 or 8 core for WCG usage if I went AMD or a quad if I go Intel.

AlienIsGOD · Oct 6, 2012, 10:38 PM

So im looking at this board for my daughter http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...970%20Extreme3 . Comments?

Sep 28, 2012, 12:27 PM	#1
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	[BiP] Jadzia's Jalopy, it begins :D So I am finally able to start buying parts for my daughters (Jadzia, 10 y.o. avid D3 player ) build. The only thing decided so far is the case and I am welcome to suggestions as to which route to go CPU and GFX wise. Since I am only buying a piece or 2 every month, I shall start with the case. I've decided to go with this: Zalman Z9 mid case http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16811235026 . Im buying it at my local store for $69.99. I intend to get a PSU next and my budget is $65-90 before taxes. The main function of this PC will be for my daughter, Jadzia to do school work on and play some current games at decent settings. Regardless of what is being done WCG / F@H will be run 24/7 so I would like a decent enough GFX card in the $150 range as well as a decent AMD/Intel CPU in the $150-200 range (this is the most important part for my WCG uses, more cores the better so im open to FX series suggestion). Again this is a build in progress and the suggestions and decisions will probably change up until the day I go to purchase items. Any and all feedback and suggestions are welcomed __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm) Last edited by AlienIsGOD; Sep 28, 2012 at 12:52 PM.

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Sep 28, 2012, 12:40 PM	#2
brandonwh64 Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chatsworth, GA Posts: 13,569 (10.00/day) Thanks: 2,149 Thanked 5,342 Times in 3,697 Posts System Specs	Maybe if you could swing a used X58 I7-920 combo for 200$ and I have seen some 6950's used for 150$ That would make a great gamer/cruncher mine was putting out over 5K at 4Ghz __________________ Cruncher's: All GPU's GPU's: 7970 3GB Unlocked = 8 Threads 5770 1GB OCed = 2 Threads

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AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	Graphics cards i dont mind buying used, but CPU and mobo i really prefer to buy new for warranty purposes and to try to keep with the latest socket. __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

Sep 28, 2012, 01:03 PM	#4
NHKS Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 572 (0.95/day) Thanks: 1,853 Thanked 375 Times in 199 Posts	would you like to try the Bitfenix Prodigy? going by recent logs by [H]ardstuff & m1dg3t it seems a very good case(79.99 CA$) for compact builds as for PSU, some recommendations(in the range of 500-650W): Seasonic M12II 520W PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 500W Corsair TX650 V2 Last edited by NHKS; Sep 28, 2012 at 01:17 PM.

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Sep 29, 2012, 01:07 AM	#7
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	So I went with the Zalman Z9 Plus http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Pr...ad.php?Idx=423 I already have 8GB of Patriot Gamer 2 Ram 1333mhz. Next up is the PSU on the 20th or 31st of October. __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm) Last edited by AlienIsGOD; Sep 30, 2012 at 12:36 PM.

Sep 30, 2012, 12:34 PM	#8
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	I must say the Z9 Plus is a very good case for the price. 1 thing I like is the placement for a SSD: I also like that it comes with 4 fans pre-installed __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

Sep 30, 2012, 12:50 PM	#9
Norton WCG Team Assistant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northeast, USA Posts: 5,185 (9.94/day) Thanks: 5,430 Thanked 10,178 Times in 3,199 Posts System Specs	Corsair CX500's are a solid value psu- have been crunching 100% load with one 24/7 for the last 3 months and it barely gets warm (FX-6200 @4.0Ghz) . They go on-sale all of the time so watch the prices for at least a week when you're ready to buy http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139027 __________________ *Why sit on the Bench* when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!- World Community Grid (FTW) CPU crunchers- FX-8350(4.4)/FX-8150(4.0)/FX-6200(4.0)/ PII 1045T/PII 1045T/i7-920/Xeon (6c/12t)....(44 cores/54 threads) GPU crunchers- no WCG GPU work available Folding@Home- 2x GTX 580's WCG-TPU Team thread- crunch for our Team/see what we do...**

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Sep 30, 2012, 01:09 PM	#10
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	I think im looking in the 550-750w range as my HD 6870 is prolly going to be the long term replacement card for this rig (i may get a budget card to have better than Intel integrated performance). Im going to be upgrading MY graphics in Jan/Feb. Maybe a Corsair CX 750 http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=052847 ? or what about this semi-modular Topower http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=042036 ? Going to take a few pics of the case at some point __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm) Last edited by AlienIsGOD; Sep 30, 2012 at 01:30 PM.

Sep 30, 2012, 01:44 PM	#11
Norton WCG Team Assistant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northeast, USA Posts: 5,185 (9.94/day) Thanks: 5,430 Thanked 10,178 Times in 3,199 Posts System Specs	If you're going into that range then the TX750 is the standard model "good" psu. Many folks here have that model and they should attest to how good/bad it is. Modular isn't an issue as much anymore as there is usually plenty of room to stash extra wires in most of the cases available today. It's only $10 more than the CX you posted http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=036009 EDIT- sorry- it's the same price! and has a 5yr warranty!! __________________ *Why sit on the Bench* when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!- World Community Grid (FTW) CPU crunchers- FX-8350(4.4)/FX-8150(4.0)/FX-6200(4.0)/ PII 1045T/PII 1045T/i7-920/Xeon (6c/12t)....(44 cores/54 threads) GPU crunchers- no WCG GPU work available Folding@Home- 2x GTX 580's WCG-TPU Team thread- crunch for our Team/see what we do...**

Sep 30, 2012, 02:28 PM	#12
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	I've also decided FX 6 core or 8 core CPU and prolly this mobo http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=042746 __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

Sep 30, 2012, 03:09 PM	#13
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	Pics of Case and Ram: __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

Sep 30, 2012, 03:13 PM	#14
Phusius Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,262 (2.95/day) Thanks: 621 Thanked 380 Times in 208 Posts System Specs	haha your daughter sounds awesome, you must be very proud xD has she made any actual $ off the in-game auction house stuff? or is that still beyond a 10 year olds comprehension, unsure, been a long time since i was 10 lol

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Sep 30, 2012, 03:16 PM	#15
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	she doesnt use either AH, i do that stuff for her atm. She understands alot about PCs and gaming, she's been watching me all these years so she grasps the concept of building PCs and decision making in the games she plays :P __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

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Phusius Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,262 (2.95/day) Thanks: 621 Thanked 380 Times in 208 Posts System Specs	You should get her Trine and Trine 2 next time they go on sale. Very vibrant colors and simple yet complex gameplay I think a 10 year old would enjoy.

Sep 30, 2012, 03:22 PM	#17
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	she enjoys alot of my Steam games like Cogs, Crayon Physics Deluexe, etc. I may buy her GW 2 for her first MMO, it has a more mature crowd than WoW so i wont be worried about chat nonsense. __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

Sep 30, 2012, 03:43 PM	#19
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	Ya, if i DO o/c its only going to be a small bump to 4ghz even, i'll add that to my bookmarks for mobo candidates __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

Sep 30, 2012, 05:15 PM	#20
Wrigleyvillain Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,507 (2.20/day) Thanks: 1,527 Thanked 1,579 Times in 1,122 Posts System Specs	I think this is the first time I've heard a build named a Jalopy. I like it. Even without the nice rhyme. __________________ “i dont care what consoles have they dont have mouse and keyboard” -crazyeyesreaper

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Sep 30, 2012, 05:22 PM	#21
cdawall where the hell are my stars Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: some AF base Posts: 16,027 (6.42/day) Thanks: 457 Thanked 2,755 Times in 2,224 Posts System Specs	Why not wait a little bit on the CPU and grab a new FM2 Piledriver chip? Clock for clock they appear to be beating out the Bulldozer units. The video cards you have mentioned support hybrid xfire to help power usage as well. __________________

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Sep 30, 2012, 11:08 PM	#23
Wrigleyvillain Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,507 (2.20/day) Thanks: 1,527 Thanked 1,579 Times in 1,122 Posts System Specs	Well it's not a rhyme rather double J's... ah whatever carry on. __________________ “i dont care what consoles have they dont have mouse and keyboard” -crazyeyesreaper

Oct 6, 2012, 10:38 PM	#25
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,611 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,330 Thanked 1,114 Times in 635 Posts System Specs	So im looking at this board for my daughter http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...970%20Extreme3 . Comments? __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

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