First time build

nataku5082 · Nov 11, 2008

Hi, I've been wanting to build my own custom rig for some time so this build will be my first. I'm planning on using it mainly for gaming and working on graphics programs like adobe, etc, as well as 3D programs like Autodesk. I'm still picking out parts but this is what I got so far.

Case: Antec Nine Hundred or Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

Motherboard: EVGA 132-YW-E178-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188027

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041

RAM: Corsair Dual Channel TWINX 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3228139&CatId=2264

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB Hard Drive - 7200RPM, 32MB, SATA-300
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3346290&CatId=2459

Video Card: EVGA 896-P3-1260-AR GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130370

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002&Tpk=Corsair 620

Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

This is just my initial build and I wanted to ensure I could addon stuff later on such as more HDDs and another video card. Is there anything else im missing? Suggestions and help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

PaulieG · Nov 12, 2008

Everything looks pretty good. I'd make a couple of changes though. I'd avoid the 780i. The chipset was plauged with problems. I'd go with a p35 or x38 board, and if you insist on an nvidia chipset, I'd step up to a 790i board. Some people will suggest a p45 board, but in my experience the p35 and x38 chipset handles memory better. That 900 case is nice, but you will have to blow the dust out OFTEN.

ShadowFold · Nov 12, 2008

Go ATi+Intel on the chipset.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161236

And this cooler is far better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003&Tpk=S1283

nataku5082 · Nov 12, 2008

Really, the 790i? From my research I thought it was the other way around as the 790i seems to be quite unstable atm.

D4S4 · Nov 12, 2008

perhaps a slightly bigger psu if you're gonna oc your sli (when you get another card)

nataku5082 · Nov 12, 2008

Thanks for the suggestions.

I considered the Xigmatek too, along with Tuniq. Heard they were good brands. I may consider it changing it to Xigmatek then. Hows the PSU? Is it enough?

D4S4 · Nov 12, 2008

i'm not sure, it should be enough for non overclocked cards and cpu, but with overclock, cpu and gfx cards could draw 150W+ each, that's 450W+ for them alone...

spearman914 · Nov 12, 2008

D4S4 said:
i'm not sure, it should be enough for non overclocked cards and cpu, but with overclock, cpu and gfx cards could draw 150W+ each, that's 450W+...

It's enough. But for future proofing go with a 750 TX.

PaulieG · Nov 12, 2008

The PSU is plently. That corsair pushes out real stable power, though you may want to go with a TX750 for upgrade room. IMHO all of nvidia's chipsets are a little unstable compared to intel's current offerings. As far as video cards go, you can't lose with either a 4870 or a gtx260. Both excellent, though the gtx260 stays cooler and quieter.

nataku5082 · Nov 12, 2008

Alrite thanks for all the suggestions everyone.

nataku5082 · Nov 12, 2008

Ok im about to finalize my build. Heres what I got.

Case: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129043

Motherboard: ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131284

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041

RAM: Corsair Dual Channel TWINX 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...139&CatId=2264

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB Hard Drive - 7200RPM, 32MB, SATA-300
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...290&CatId=2459

Video Card: HIS Hightech H487F512P Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161236

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Cooler: XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler w/Retention Bracket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

Optical Drive: SAMSUNG Black DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151171

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

ShadowFold · Nov 12, 2008

Lookin good man :toast:

PaulieG · Nov 12, 2008

Before settling on the Antec 1200, check out the Cooler Master HAF 932....Excellent case, and better than the 1200 IMHO. Hands down, the best I've ever owned. The layout is brilliant, and if you ever decide to go WC, it's designed to make it very easy to set up in the case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

nataku5082 · Nov 12, 2008

Oh thats a nice looking case. Well im in no rush to get my order rolling, so I may still check out some stuff. I'm curious bout the new Core i7 chip intel is releasing soon tho...

ShadowFold · Nov 12, 2008

i7 isn't gonna be that much better for gaming(if any).. I see you are doing 3d work but I am not sure how much better it does in that.

mlee49 · Nov 12, 2008

Nice build, not much room to improve other than add a second GPU. Good build.

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Storage	Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe 500GB/WD Black M.2 NVMe 500GB/Adata 500gb NVMe
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Case	(2) Lian Li Lancool II Mesh/Corsair 4000D /Phanteks Eclipse 500a/Be Quiet Pure Base 500/Bones of HAF
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Storage	2xSeagate Barracuda 7200.10 160GB
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Case	some Aplus case
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Software	Win7 x64

Processor	C2D E8400@3.9GHz (488x8, 1.4v :( )
Motherboard	Abit IP35-E
Cooling	Thermaltake Sonic Tower+120mm fan
Memory	2GB kingmax ddr1066@976MHz 5-5-5-15
Video Card(s)	Radeon X1800GTO @700/1400MHz with Accelero S1+Glacialtech fancard
Storage	2xSeagate Barracuda 7200.10 160GB
Display(s)	Samsung SyncMaster 793s... just you laugh...
Case	some Aplus case
Audio Device(s)	Realtek ALC888
Power Supply	Chieftec 450W
Software	Win7 x64

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Motherboard	Asus Maximus Formula (X48) w/ Rampage BIOS \| Asus P5Q Pro (P45)
Cooling	Xigmatek Rifle HDT-S1283 w/ SFF21F Fan \| Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
Memory	G.Skill Pi Black 2x2GB 1.02GHz CL5 \| OCZ Reaper 2x2GB 1.05GHz CL5
Video Card(s)	Sapphire 4870X2 2GB 820/1020MHz \| Sapphire 4850 1GB 700/1100MHz
Storage	WD VR 150GB 10K RPM + WD 500GB 7.2K RPM \| WD 200GB 7.2K RPM
Display(s)	Acer P243WAID 24" 1920x1200 LCD \| Acer V193W 19" 1440x900 LCD
Case	Cooler Master HAF 932 Full-Tower \| Antec Twelve Hundred Mid-Tower
Audio Device(s)	Fatal1ty Xtreme Gamer w/ Z-5500 5.1 \| On-Board Audio w/ S-220 2.1
Power Supply	PC Power and Cooling 750W Non-Modular \| Corsair HX-520W Modular
Software	Windows Vista Home Premium X64 \| Windows Vista Home Premium X64
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