Ready to pull the trigger.

[jonathonball]

So I'm ready to buy my next computer. Here is what I've cooked up...

Intel Core i7 940
ASUS P6T Deluxe
Corsair XMS3 2x2GB (1333)
Antec NeoPower 650 Blue

Everything else is from my last build.

GeForce 8800 GTS (I'll upgrade this come tax time.)
WD 500gb SATA
WD 250gb SATA
LiteOn DVD Burner SATA

The only thing I'm worried about is the powersupply... I know I shouldn't skimp on power, but it was reviewed well on [H] and is only $89.

Thoughts? I'm ready to pull the trigger now.

 

[Drakan290]

Quick Q, but why are you going with a $600 processor, $300 board, but only 4 gigs of ram and an 8800GTS?
I think it would be wise (monetarily and performance wise) to get a Q9550 and a P5Q Pro with 6-8 gigs of ram and a decent video card. But we don't know what you plan on using this computer for, what your price range (budget) is, if you have a monitor, etc. Answer these questions;


-- What your budget is (and whether it includes taxes, shipping charges, and/or other costs)
-- Which parts you need within that budget
-- What the system is going to be used for
-- All of the components that you already have and/or are planning on reusing
-- Which components you are considering getting (list out your components with model numbers/names along with links to the stores you're getting them from)
-- The question(s) you have -- or, the reason you made the thread in the first place
-- Be as specific/detailed as possible (without writing a novel -- some of us have short attention spans here...)

 

[jonathonball]

-- Around $1200
-- Processor, Motherboard, RAM, PSU
-- It's my daily driver, I use it for everything, mostly gaming
-- I listed that already
-- I listed that too, I'll be buying everything at newegg.com
-- In the OP, I was mainly questioning my selection of power supply. (but am open to other suggestions as well, thus the post.)
--

I'm only getting 4gb of ram because I'm maxed on my budget, I plan on upgrading the video card to a geforce 260 or 280 (or better if something new comes out) and 8gb of RAM after I get my tax check.

 

[echn111]

If you're on a budget, you should look at getting the i7 920. Then overclock it. No reason to get the 940. And the PSU looks ok.

I'm in a similar situation to you, but decided to get my 260 GTX first and wait a few weeks to see if i7 related prices go down. Not too concerned about the actual CPU price, but really more concerned about the jacked up DDR3 triple channel and x58 motherboard prices.

 

[jonathonball]

DDR3 triple channel and x58 motherboard prices.

i hear ya, i was sad to see there was no DDR2 X58 boards available at newegg given how ridiculously cheap the old standard is... but then again the DDR3 wasn't as expensive as I remember it being in the past. foward progess right?

i'd consider the 920 but I don't really want to be left holding the low end bag two years from now. my X2 4800+ is still a decent processor these many years later and has long since justified the extra cost.. i'd like my next processor to have similar legs.

 

[Dan_D]

So I'm ready to buy my next computer. Here is what I've cooked up...

Let's have a look...........

Intel Core i7 940

Fine, but you may also consider the 920 model. Save yourself some cash as the 940 is a bit pricey right now.

ASUS P6T Deluxe

Excellent choice.

Corsair XMS3 2x2GB (1333)

Get yourself a triple-channel kit. You must keep in mind that you shouldn't run memory at voltages greater than 1.65v on the Core i7. I'm not sure what that kit requires voltage wise, but also you'll see some performance improvement with a triple channel setup. (Not sure exactly how much, but anything worth doing is worth doing right.)

Antec NeoPower 650 Blue

I don't know about this one. I have noticed Antec PSU quality has dropped over the last couple of years. I won't run one anymore. I'd switch this out for the Corsair HX 620.

 

[jonathonball]

Fine, but you may also consider the 920 model. Save yourself some cash as the 940 is a bit pricey right now.

Get yourself a triple-channel kit. You must keep in mind that you shouldn't run memory at voltages greater than 1.65v on the Core i7. I'm not sure what that kit requires voltage wise, but also you'll see some performance improvement with a triple channel setup. (Not sure exactly how much, but anything worth doing is worth doing right.)

I'd switch this out for the Corsair HX 620.

Taking that advice, I'm tempted to get the 920 with the CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1333. With the money I save going that route, I could even afford the Corsair PSU you recommended. Hmm.. much to think on... that configuration would actually be $100 cheaper.

 

[engiNURD]

I don't know about this one. I have noticed Antec PSU quality has dropped over the last couple of years. I won't run one anymore. I'd switch this out for the Corsair HX 620.

Its actually the same OEM, Seasonic, as the Corsair HX, but with a bit lesser quality (lesser quality soldering inside, lesser quality caps, etc). Its not 80+ certified, probably because they should have rated it like Corsair did, at 620W. Well, at least thats my interpretation of Paul Johnson's review and the forum discussion afterwards.

Taking that advice, I'm tempted to get the 920 with the CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1333. With the money I save going that route, I could even afford the Corsair PSU you recommended. Hmm.. much to think on... that configuration would actually be $100 cheaper.

Yes, this would be MUCH better. With the 940, you're paying $280 more for only 266Mhz more.

The Antec NeoBlue 650 is ok if you're on a tight budget, but as I mentioned earlier, the HX620 is of slightly better quality -- I also like the cables better on the HX620 .

If I were on a tight budget, I'd avoid buying things at launch, though. Wait as long as you can, buy when you can't wait any longer.

 

[jonathonball]

I did it. It ended up buying..

Corsair HX620 PSU
ASUS P6T Mobo
6GB (3x2gb) Corsair XMS3 1333
Core i7 920.

Thank you for all the advice guys, I'm glad I stopped in here first.