New Build Opinions

[Dominion]

I spoke with some folks about the following build on IRC and wanted to see if there were any other opinions:

MBO: ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.202314


CPU: i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202


RAM: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.202314


Subtotal: $639.97, total of $79 in savings.


The other components are covered already. Thanks in advance for any opinions.

 

[Wal-Mart Security]

Looks like a pretty sturdy combo there Dom. You'll be happy with it

 

[Frank Booth]

The only thing i would change is the memory. I tend to stick with something once i find that it works great, and Corsair memory has been top notch for me.

And it has been said that the limits your ram speed at 1066, to get the 1600 speed you need to adjust the settings.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145242

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145222

 

[Ryken]

You got a solid build there. Definitely won't be dissappointed. Might want to consider AMD if money is a factor, here is what you'd be looking at for savings, with only slight decrease in performance.

The phenom ii 940 obviously is not as great as the i7 920, but i think the price/performance is pretty darn close between the two.


Phenom II X4 940 $189.99 + free shipping

Gigabyte MA-790FX $169.99

G.Skill 4GB DDR2 1066 $54.99 + free shipping

Subtotal: $414.97

 

[Dominion]

Thanks for the responses. I just placed my order and adjusted my RAM to Frank's suggestion.

My total came to $711 with shipping and tax - much better than I originally expected.

The added cost obviously came from the motherboard and RAM compared to the Phenom route. I've used AMD for a long time but would like to see what these i7s are capable of .

 

[Rogue Sniper]

Everything looks good, +1 for ASUS, + Another 1 for Intel. Id go with Corsair, but OCZ is fine.

Make sure your RAM doesnt exceed 1.65v or you could damage your CPU, just a lil' heads up.

 

[Dominion]

I went with the Corsair that Frank suggested.

As a note to those who are interested, Newegg does not guarantee the revision of i7 processors. You may wind up with C0 or D0 stepping.

http://www.antaresdigital.com/customer/product.php?productid=16135&cat=0&page=1

Offers the same price as Newegg and can guarantee you a stepping revision.

 

[Rogue Sniper]

Ahh I thought you updated main post and didnt realize that was old RAM

 

[Ryken]

just curious, what are you doing for gpu, cooler, PS, and case?

 

[Vader]

Good choices Dominion, hope you enjoy them well.