building the first comp

[rraines72]

Hi you all.
I am trying to build my first computer.
I think I got all the parts that i need. but i am not sure whether the parts are all compatible.
This is my shopping list so far.

Asus Rampage III Formula Socket1366 X58 $375.00
Intel Core i7 950 Processor $329.00
Kingston Hyperx 6G(3x2G) 2000Mhz DDR3 CL9 Intel XMP $190.00
Corsair HX-850 ATX Power Supply $220.00
Thermaltake Element G Touch color $145.00
LGE BH10LS30 Black BlueRay SATA LightScribe Writer $115.00
Seagate XT 2TB 7200rpm 6GB/s 64M $282.00
Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Network Adapter 802.11G (54Mbps) $40.00
Sapphire HD5870 1G GDDR5 PCIE 2D HDMI DP $409.00
Acer G245HBMID 24inch Wide Black 5ms VGA DVI HDMI Spker $199.00

Can anybody advice me on this?
my budget is about $2500,00

thanks before hand for taking the time to help me.
greets.
raines

 

[Deleted member 74752]

Looks like all will go together nicely...enjoy!

 

[Fourstaff]

Swap the graphics to 6870 and we are good to go. Also, get an aftermarket cooler, eg Xigmatek Dark Knight or better.

 

[rraines72]

Swap the graphics to 6870 and we are good to go. Also, get an aftermarket cooler, eg Xigmatek Dark Knight or better.

why the graphics card to a 6870???

 

[Fourstaff]

why the graphics card to a 6870???

Because 6870 crossfires better?

 

[slyfox2151]

becouse its newer? likely more efficient and faster.... + better crossfire scalling.


personaly i would also not run wireless.. run an ethernet cable imo.

you could get the i7 930 instead of the 950 if its a bit cheaper...

also why does that HDD cost $300?.... even 2tb blacks are only $200.. or less
for example : Western Digital Caviar Black WD2001FASS 2TB 7200 R...

 

[Deleted member 74752]

^ Where was it stated he was going to run two video cards anyway? Moot point as any one card is more than enough for any game. My 5870 pulls 200fps in BlackOps already...why would one spend more money on another card for little to no gain?

 

[Fourstaff]

^ Where was it stated he was going to run two video cards anyway? Moot point as any one card is more than enough for any game. My 5870 pulls 200fps in BlackOps already...why would one spend more money on another card for little to no gain?

If he is not going do (or thinking) Crossfire (in the future) then why is he getting a top end mobo with a 850w?

 

[NdMk2o1o]

^ Where was it stated he was going to run two video cards anyway? Moot point as any one card is more than enough for any game. My 5870 pulls 200fps in BlackOps already...why would one spend more money on another card for little to no gain?

6870's are a fair bit cheaper and the performance nearly matches that of a 5870

 

[Fourstaff]

6870's are a fair bit cheaper and the performance nearly matches that of a 5870

I checked on Newegg, they are about the same. Different story in this side of the pond though.

 

[rraines72]

At this moment I don't know what I want to do with my pc.
But I had my last computer now for 7 years. (still running windows 7)
And it is s...t wayway to slow. and no guts or power.
I want a computer that will last for a while and that I can upgrade if needed.
That is why the mobo and power.
And using more graphics cards. Not for this moment but later maybe.

Thanks all for your info

 

[Radi_SVK]

also why does that HDD cost $300?.

Its clear that he picked a SATA 3 HDD,not SATA 2..

 

[rraines72]

Its clear that he picked a SATA 3 HDD,not SATA 2..

Sorry but I am not so sure. it only says sata 6gb/s
see link below
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=129&bid=5&sid=56136

 

[rraines72]

what a little bit of reading can do.
I still don't know if it is sata 3 but it is the fastest there is.
hihi

 

[slyfox2151]

Its clear that he picked a SATA 3 HDD,not SATA 2..

and you think that justifys the price?




dont buy that HDD it is not worth it. get your self a WD Black, seagate 7200.12 or samsung F3.
The sata interface has no effect on how fast the HDD will be. (iv yet to see a single harddrive exceed 150MBPS.)

 

[Fourstaff]

what a little bit of reading can do.
I still don't know if it is sata 3 but it is the fastest there is.
hihi

No point buying a ferrari when the speed limit is only 10mph. Save your money and buy some cheaper drives, and use the money saved to buy an SSD.

 

[Radi_SVK]

and you think that justifys the price?

Oh come on,you know what I meant to say...SATA 3 = new tech = initially high price
thats all I meant

 

[Radi_SVK]

I still don't know if it is sata 3

Yes it is,it says interface 6Gb/s in the item specifications,Sata 2 is 3Gb/s

 

[rraines72]

Allright I am convinced.
I changed the hdd to Western Digital 2TB Black 64MB SATAII WD2001FASS.
But I am still not quite sure about the graphics card.
this week is the first time that I hear and read about crossfire.
Why the second card and crossfire??
can't the Sapphire HD5870 1G GDDR5 PCIE 2D HDMI DP play most of the recent games?

 

[Deleted member 74752]

"Why the second card and crossfire??
can't the Sapphire HD5870 1G GDDR5 PCIE 2D HDMI DP play most of the recent games?"


Absolutely... (Asus 5870 1GB @ 900/1250) Save yourself some money and grief and stick with one good card.

 

[Hayder_Master]

are you ATI fun guy, if u r not go with gtx470
+1 with Fourstaff about SSD and xigmatic dark night
so do u need this much for HDD size, i see u picked up high speed HDD 2Tb so what about take normal 1Tb HDD in half price of 2tb and pick small size SSD like 64G for windows and applications

 

[Fourstaff]

But I am still not quite sure about the graphics card.
this week is the first time that I hear and read about crossfire.
Why the second card and crossfire??
can't the Sapphire HD5870 1G GDDR5 PCIE 2D HDMI DP play most of the recent games?

Yes indeed, the 5870 can play most of the recent games. But in 2-3 years time, it will struggle to push enough pixels if you want to play with high end graphics. This is where crossfire comes into play. Instead of getting another expensive graphics card, you can get a (by then) cheaper 5870 to greatly increase your performance. That's the idea anyway, most people upgrade by then.

 

[Deleted member 74752]

I can't see a 5870 struggling in any game now available. In two or three years if need be get yourself another card and then only "one".