Would like some advice on a build I'm putting together for uni.
Main uses of intended build: Gaming/Uni work/Media Hub that will link up to a large TV eventually.
Budget: £1200
Location: UK
Overclocking: Yes!
Monitor Resolution: Going to buy at least a 24" screen maybe a 27". Not sure which yet but want it all in HD.
Motherboard Requirements: USB 3.0/SATA 3/SLI/Crossfire/ No bottleneck of graphics cards/ Good overclocker
Transferable License: No, going to purchase windows 7 64-bit.
I am thinking of ordering the following parts from Scan.co.uk.
Motherboard
Asus P6X58D-E Intel X58 1366 Motherboard
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Asus...(x16)-DDR3-2000-(OC)-SATA-6Gb-s-SATA-RAID-ATX
£149.42
Processor
Intel Core i7 930 2.80GHz (Bloomfield) (Socket LGA1366) - Retail [BX80601930]
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-320-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1272
£219.98
CPU Cooler
Ultra-120-1366RT eXtreme - Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme 1366RT 120mm heat sink KIT for Intel 1366 CPU inc 1600RPM fan
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Ther...m-heat-sink-for-Intel1366-CPU-inc-1600RPM-fan
£44.52
Memory
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 - 6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator, DDR3 PC3-12800 (1600), CAS 8-8-8-24, DHX, XMP, New connector, 1.65V. Triple Channel Desktop
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/6GB-...1600)-CAS-8-8-8-24-DHX-XMP-New-connector-165V
£129.39
Graphics Card
Waiting until new AMD cards are released.
Prob around £230
Hard Drive
1TB Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3, SATA 3Gb/s, 7200rpm, 32MB Cache, 8.9 ms, NCQ, OEM
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ss1T...3-SATA-3Gb-s-7200rpm-32MB-Cache-89-ms-NCQ-OEM
£44.42
PSU
Corsair HX 850 W Power Supply (PSU)
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/850W...ATX-EPS12V-Modular-UK-Version-7-Year-Warranty
£133.77
DVD Drive
LiteOn IHAS124-19 24x DVD±R, 8x DVD±DL, DVD+RW x8/-RW x6, DVD-RAM x12, SATA, Black, OEM
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Lite...DVDplusRW-x8-RW-x6-DVD-RAM-x12-SATA-Black-OEM
£13.50
Case
Coolermaster HAF 922 Case with Window - Black [RC-922M-KWN1-GP]
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-188-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29
£89.99
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - Complete package - 1 PC - DVD - English - United Kingdom
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/168373
£95.99
Just got a few questions before I order
How good is the memory, is there better for the money? How important is Latency? I haven't a clue what to pick to be honest. This is my main problem before I order. So far I have looked at the one above and these:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/plus...0-(1600)-Non-ECC-Unbuffered-CAS-9-9-9-24-165V
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Comp...Hz+Triple+Channel+Memory+Kit+?productId=41157
Will the 1366 socket be ok with the 1.65v of the memory? I understand this is right on the limit and so may not be safe and/or limit overclocking. I cant seem to find a clear answer on this problem.
I am also not sure about the CPU fan, though I have been assured the one I have chosen will not cover a memory slot on this motherboard. What do you think?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Main uses of intended build: Gaming/Uni work/Media Hub that will link up to a large TV eventually.
Budget: £1200
Location: UK
Overclocking: Yes!
Monitor Resolution: Going to buy at least a 24" screen maybe a 27". Not sure which yet but want it all in HD.
Motherboard Requirements: USB 3.0/SATA 3/SLI/Crossfire/ No bottleneck of graphics cards/ Good overclocker
Transferable License: No, going to purchase windows 7 64-bit.
I am thinking of ordering the following parts from Scan.co.uk.
Motherboard
Asus P6X58D-E Intel X58 1366 Motherboard
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Asus...(x16)-DDR3-2000-(OC)-SATA-6Gb-s-SATA-RAID-ATX
£149.42
Processor
Intel Core i7 930 2.80GHz (Bloomfield) (Socket LGA1366) - Retail [BX80601930]
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-320-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1272
£219.98
CPU Cooler
Ultra-120-1366RT eXtreme - Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme 1366RT 120mm heat sink KIT for Intel 1366 CPU inc 1600RPM fan
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Ther...m-heat-sink-for-Intel1366-CPU-inc-1600RPM-fan
£44.52
Memory
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 - 6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator, DDR3 PC3-12800 (1600), CAS 8-8-8-24, DHX, XMP, New connector, 1.65V. Triple Channel Desktop
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/6GB-...1600)-CAS-8-8-8-24-DHX-XMP-New-connector-165V
£129.39
Graphics Card
Waiting until new AMD cards are released.
Prob around £230
Hard Drive
1TB Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3, SATA 3Gb/s, 7200rpm, 32MB Cache, 8.9 ms, NCQ, OEM
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ss1T...3-SATA-3Gb-s-7200rpm-32MB-Cache-89-ms-NCQ-OEM
£44.42
PSU
Corsair HX 850 W Power Supply (PSU)
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/850W...ATX-EPS12V-Modular-UK-Version-7-Year-Warranty
£133.77
DVD Drive
LiteOn IHAS124-19 24x DVD±R, 8x DVD±DL, DVD+RW x8/-RW x6, DVD-RAM x12, SATA, Black, OEM
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Lite...DVDplusRW-x8-RW-x6-DVD-RAM-x12-SATA-Black-OEM
£13.50
Case
Coolermaster HAF 922 Case with Window - Black [RC-922M-KWN1-GP]
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-188-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29
£89.99
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - Complete package - 1 PC - DVD - English - United Kingdom
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/168373
£95.99
Just got a few questions before I order
How good is the memory, is there better for the money? How important is Latency? I haven't a clue what to pick to be honest. This is my main problem before I order. So far I have looked at the one above and these:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/plus...0-(1600)-Non-ECC-Unbuffered-CAS-9-9-9-24-165V
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Comp...Hz+Triple+Channel+Memory+Kit+?productId=41157
Will the 1366 socket be ok with the 1.65v of the memory? I understand this is right on the limit and so may not be safe and/or limit overclocking. I cant seem to find a clear answer on this problem.
I am also not sure about the CPU fan, though I have been assured the one I have chosen will not cover a memory slot on this motherboard. What do you think?
Thanks in advance for your help.