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Have just ordered me a self build i7 rig. Will be expecting delivery thereof next Tuesday so may go offline for a bit during build.
Now off to salivate a lot until then!
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, Mar 14 2009 03:11 AM
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 10:53 AM
I hope its worth it for you mate.If i'm honest,i'm not too impressed with my new i7 rig.I would recommend an aftermarket cooler also as average temps of the new chips is higher.
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 11:01 AM
yer nice not a big fan of intel but i've heard good things
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 11:14 AM
Am an AMD boy at the mo and have been for some time, but Intel CPUs definately seem to have the edge at the mo.
The spec:
Intel i7 920 CPU
Asus P6T Deluxe Mobo
6Gb Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz DDR3
Powercolour Radeon HD4870 1Gb
Be Quiet! 650W PSU (modular)
Antec 900-2 Case
Akasa Nero 967 CPU Cooling
Samsung Litescribe DVD RW
500Gb Samsung Spinpoint HDD (already owned)
XFi Extemer Gamer (already owned)
Merc Zboard Keyboard (already owned)
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (already owned)
LG Flatron 22 inch Widescreen Monitor
Does anyone know the best OS to use wiv i7's, etc. Or shall I stick wiv XP and wait for Windows 7?
The spec:
Intel i7 920 CPU
Asus P6T Deluxe Mobo
6Gb Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz DDR3
Powercolour Radeon HD4870 1Gb
Be Quiet! 650W PSU (modular)
Antec 900-2 Case
Akasa Nero 967 CPU Cooling
Samsung Litescribe DVD RW
500Gb Samsung Spinpoint HDD (already owned)
XFi Extemer Gamer (already owned)
Merc Zboard Keyboard (already owned)
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (already owned)
LG Flatron 22 inch Widescreen Monitor
Does anyone know the best OS to use wiv i7's, etc. Or shall I stick wiv XP and wait for Windows 7?
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 12:08 PM
well windows 7 is due for release in september so if you want to wait for this then fine as it looks good , but windows vista x64 would be a good choice imo 
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 01:04 PM
Yep, go for Vista 64 - either premium or ultra.
I run a dual setup at the mo & will shortly be removing XP Pro as I no longer need it. Vista does require a bit of tinkering to get it running how you want though so try the following site for hints and tricks:
Prehaps setup a dual boot for Windows 7 yet as it's still in beta, you don't wanna be stuck with that as your only OS if they screw up!! (I did that when XP was in beta - bad mistake!)
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The psu you've ordered may be a bit weak with what you're planning to run - may want to upgrade it to a 850watt or greater as that setup is gonna require a fair bit of juice under load.
I run a dual setup at the mo & will shortly be removing XP Pro as I no longer need it. Vista does require a bit of tinkering to get it running how you want though so try the following site for hints and tricks:
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www.vistax64.com
Prehaps setup a dual boot for Windows 7 yet as it's still in beta, you don't wanna be stuck with that as your only OS if they screw up!! (I did that when XP was in beta - bad mistake!)
P.S.
The psu you've ordered may be a bit weak with what you're planning to run - may want to upgrade it to a 850watt or greater as that setup is gonna require a fair bit of juice under load.
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 02:05 PM
QUOTE ((FG) Destructor @ Mar 14 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep, go for Vista 64 - either premium or ultra.
I run a dual setup at the mo & will shortly be removing XP Pro as I no longer need it. Vista does require a bit of tinkering to get it running how you want though so try the following site for hints and tricks:
Prehaps setup a dual boot for Windows 7 yet as it's still in beta, you don't wanna be stuck with that as your only OS if they screw up!! (I did that when XP was in beta - bad mistake!)
P.S.
The psu you've ordered may be a bit weak with what you're planning to run - may want to upgrade it to a 850watt or greater as that setup is gonna require a fair bit of juice under load.
I run a dual setup at the mo & will shortly be removing XP Pro as I no longer need it. Vista does require a bit of tinkering to get it running how you want though so try the following site for hints and tricks:
CODE
www.vistax64.com
Prehaps setup a dual boot for Windows 7 yet as it's still in beta, you don't wanna be stuck with that as your only OS if they screw up!! (I did that when XP was in beta - bad mistake!)
P.S.
The psu you've ordered may be a bit weak with what you're planning to run - may want to upgrade it to a 850watt or greater as that setup is gonna require a fair bit of juice under load.
its very strange that you should mention that site destructor, im a vista pro on there
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 02:56 PM
QUOTE ((FG) Destructor @ Mar 14 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep, go for Vista 64 - either premium or ultra.
I run a dual setup at the mo & will shortly be removing XP Pro as I no longer need it. Vista does require a bit of tinkering to get it running how you want though so try the following site for hints and tricks:
Prehaps setup a dual boot for Windows 7 yet as it's still in beta, you don't wanna be stuck with that as your only OS if they screw up!! (I did that when XP was in beta - bad mistake!)
P.S.
The psu you've ordered may be a bit weak with what you're planning to run - may want to upgrade it to a 850watt or greater as that setup is gonna require a fair bit of juice under load.
I run a dual setup at the mo & will shortly be removing XP Pro as I no longer need it. Vista does require a bit of tinkering to get it running how you want though so try the following site for hints and tricks:
CODE
www.vistax64.com
Prehaps setup a dual boot for Windows 7 yet as it's still in beta, you don't wanna be stuck with that as your only OS if they screw up!! (I did that when XP was in beta - bad mistake!)
P.S.
The psu you've ordered may be a bit weak with what you're planning to run - may want to upgrade it to a 850watt or greater as that setup is gonna require a fair bit of juice under load.
Thanks for the advice mate. Do you really think I need to beef up on the PSU? The GFx seems to draw 305W at max load based on tech reviews I have seen. Wot is the drawn CPU wise, etc? Anyone know?
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 03:11 PM
QUOTE ((FG) Jasonpw @ Mar 14 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the advice mate. Do you really think I need to beef up on the PSU? The GFx seems to draw 305W at max load based on tech reviews I have seen. Wot is the drawn CPU wise, etc? Anyone know?
this might help jason
clikc here
i gives me a value of 278W for my system so i don't know how good it is. i think it is better to look at Amps rather than watts on psu's
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 03:16 PM
QUOTE ((FG) Jasonpw @ Mar 14 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the advice mate. Do you really think I need to beef up on the PSU? The GFx seems to draw 305W at max load based on tech reviews I have seen. Wot is the drawn CPU wise, etc? Anyone know?
No but i'm running my rig with a 580watt hiper and have had no issuses.The only real difference between the two rigs is the gfx cards though (mine being a overclocked 8800gt).
Try this also(as a guide) http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
Ooops a wee bit slow with my reply but try that too.
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 04:00 PM
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this might help jason
clikc here
i gives me a value of 278W for my system so i don't know how good it is. i think it is better to look at Amps rather than watts on psu's
clikc here
i gives me a value of 278W for my system so i don't know how good it is. i think it is better to look at Amps rather than watts on psu's
On the amp front on the PSU I have ordered we have:
'the unit features a total of four +12v rails capable of delivering 20 amps each, with a maximum load across all rails of 52amps. The +3.3v and +5v rails are equally well equipped with 26amps and 30amps respectively'.
Got 2x 6+2 PCI-E connectors which I will need for Gfx.
PSU eff.: 88%
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 04:17 PM
Cheers guys.
Calculators came back with a 412w rating so I should be fine even with a CPU OC. Providing I don't double up on the GFx.
Thanks for all the advice fellas.
Will be reviewing OS next...
Calculators came back with a 412w rating so I should be fine even with a CPU OC. Providing I don't double up on the GFx.
Thanks for all the advice fellas.
Will be reviewing OS next...
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 07:22 PM
My main reason with regards to the PSU is mainly because i've been building PC's for friends & family for many a year & i've blown quite alot of PSU's that were supposed to be ample for the systems!! 
A rough guide (and off the top of my head) for power comsumption is:
M/B & CPU: up to 200watts
RAM: 30 watts
DVD/Floppy/Zip & HDD drives: 30watts each
Upgraded cooling + fans (case or additional): 50 watts
USB devices: 10-30watts (possible more depending on what you have hooked up)
Additional PCI/e cards: 10-50watts
GFX card: 180-380watt (depending on card)
Add about 150 watts to the total - this will save it from any surges or power spikes. I've given very conservative values for each device but it's held me in good stead - not blown a PSU in around 5yrs!! lol
And if your thinking of going down the SLI route, add around 300 watts to the total (most people say they won't but as GFX cards become cheaper, SLI becomes much more affordable)
Amount of amps required is a totally different ballpark - got a list floating about somewhere but anywhere from 50-100 should be future proof (for a few years that is!!
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A rough guide (and off the top of my head) for power comsumption is:
M/B & CPU: up to 200watts
RAM: 30 watts
DVD/Floppy/Zip & HDD drives: 30watts each
Upgraded cooling + fans (case or additional): 50 watts
USB devices: 10-30watts (possible more depending on what you have hooked up)
Additional PCI/e cards: 10-50watts
GFX card: 180-380watt (depending on card)
Add about 150 watts to the total - this will save it from any surges or power spikes. I've given very conservative values for each device but it's held me in good stead - not blown a PSU in around 5yrs!! lol
And if your thinking of going down the SLI route, add around 300 watts to the total (most people say they won't but as GFX cards become cheaper, SLI becomes much more affordable)
Amount of amps required is a totally different ballpark - got a list floating about somewhere but anywhere from 50-100 should be future proof (for a few years that is!!
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