Chillin
No i7, no care.
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join:2002-04-22
Schwenksville, PA
| Rate My Build. Making any mistakes?
I think im pulling the trigger on this today, thoughts on this build? Anything I should do different?
Mobo: Asus P6T Deluxe V2
Proc: i7 920
Ram: OCZ Platinum XTC 12gb DDR3 1333
Video: EVGA e-Geforce GTS 250 1gb DDR3
Case: Cooler Master CM 690
Power Supply: Corsair TX 650
Drives: 2 x Samsung 22x DVD Burners
HD: 1tb 7200 WD Black (for data)
Getting the parts at microcenter. Price: 1293.10 out the door.
I have monitors and these hard drives will also be going in it:
2 x 300gb 10krpm Velociraptors (one for OS/programs drive and not sure what ill use the second for)
750gb 7200rpm WD (data)
1tb 7200 Maxtor External (data back up)
Monitors:
Samsung 30 inch 2560x1600
Dell 24 inch 1920x1200
What you guys think? Think she will scream along? I am a Graphic Designer so thats why I have the huge amount of ram and fast drives and drive space and large monitors.
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CCat
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Wonderland
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| I can't comment on the build, but the case is the same one as I have. I like the case. Just one tip for you.
On the front of the case where the HDD cooling fan is (mine is led blue) there is a fine screen behind the outer mesh covering the fan.
This will get dusty enough to start blocking the air flow going over the HDD's. Keep an eye on the HDD temps.
You wont see the dust buildup just by looking at the front of the case.
The bottom of the front panel just pulls straight out (a bit stubborn but it does come off) and the front comes off. Just a quick vacuum on the screens, pop the front back on and your good to go.
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Chillin
No i7, no care.
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| said by CCat  :I can't comment on the build, but the case is the same one as I have. I like the case. Just one tip for you. On the front of the case where the HDD cooling fan is (mine is led blue) there is a fine screen behind the outer mesh covering the fan. This will get dusty enough to start blocking the air flow going over the HDD's. Keep an eye on the HDD temps. You wont see the dust buildup just by looking at the front of the case. The bottom of the front panel just pulls straight out (a bit stubborn but it does come off) and the front comes off. Just a quick vacuum on the screens, pop the front back on and your good to go. Thanks for the heads up!
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asdfdfdfdfdfdf
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It looks ok to me. I would check the ram product numbers against this link. I would confirm and use 1.65v modules. I would stay at 1.65v or below as intel specifies.
»www.ocztechnology.com/products/m···_edition |
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Chillin
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| said by asdfdfdfdfdfdf :It looks ok to me. I would check the ram product numbers against this link. I would confirm and use 1.65v modules. I would stay at 1.65v or below as intel specifies. » www.ocztechnology.com/products/m···_edition Here is what the Microcenter site says about the ram.
The OCZ PC3-10666 triple-channel memory kit is designed specifically for the Intel® Core™ i7 processor / Intel® X58 Express Chipset. Optimized for the Core i7's triple channel mode, these new 3GB, 6GB, and 12GB kits ensure optimal performance via an ideal combination of low voltage requirements, speed, and latency. Developed for enthusiasts and early-adopters, the low voltage OCZ Triple Channel solutions are the choice counterparts for leading-edge performance that won't inhibit the functionality of Core i7 CPUs. In addition, modules are tested in matched triplets ensuring superior compatibility.
I guess that means im ok?
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asdfdfdfdfdfdf
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If this is what you are looking at:
»www.microcenter.com/single_produ···=0308440
yes the OCZ3P1333LV12GS should be ok. The 6GB kit version is also on the qualified vendor list for your motherboard so you should have good luck with the 12GB kit. |
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Chillin
No i7, no care.
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Schwenksville, PA
| said by asdfdfdfdfdfdf :If this is what you are looking at: » www.microcenter.com/single_produ···=0308440yes the OCZ3P1333LV12GS should be ok. The 6GB kit version is also on the qualified vendor list for your motherboard so you should have good luck with the 12GB kit. Yup, thats the one! Thanks. I am leaving in a couple hours to get all the parts. Hopefully it goes without a hitch. Looking forward to having a beast.
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Chillin
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Schwenksville, PA | reply to Chillin
Went well. Its a rocket, still installing all my programs and such but so far I love it.
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Chillin
No i7, no care.
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Some pics!
Final Specs:
i7 920 Quad Core
Asus P6T V2 Motherboard
12gb 1333 DDR3 Ram (2gbx6)
2xDVD Supermulti drives
300gb WD Velociraptor 10,000 rpm HD (main OS and programs)
1tb WD Black 7,200 rpm HD (main data)
750gb WD 7,200 rpm HD (additional data)
1tb Maxtor One Touch (Data Backup)
Nvida EVGA GTS 250 1gb DDR3 Graphics Card
650w Power Supply
Cooler Master Case with 5 120mm fans, Nvida Edition.
30 inch Samsung 2560x1600
24 inch Dell 1920x1200
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asdfdfdfdfdfdfdf
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Sounds like you are enjoying it.
Glad everything went smoothly. |
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MnR
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Iron Mountain, MI | reply to Chillin
Hi,
Nice build! But one question, Are you sure that you have enough fans.....  LOL!!!!
MnR
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Chillin
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Schwenksville, PA
| said by MnR :Hi, Nice build! But one question, Are you sure that you have enough fans..... LOL!!!! MnR HAHA thanks, no im not sure, I actually have a spot for 1 more 120 or 140mm fan. The case seems cool inside it. So I figure ill let it be.
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jouno53
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United State | reply to Chillin
If you haven't already RAID 0 the raptors and you're looking at some crazy speed.
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Chillin
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| said by jouno53 :If you haven't already RAID 0 the raptors and you're looking at some crazy speed. Ive never played any with RAID... so probably above my head.
What kind of speed increase would I see? To late now to do it probably since computer is already done?
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VegasMan
Are We There Yet?
join:2002-11-17
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1 edit | said by Chillin :said by jouno53 :If you haven't already RAID 0 the raptors and you're looking at some crazy speed. Ive never played any with RAID... so probably above my head. What kind of speed increase would I see? To late now to do it probably since computer is already done? Speed on load will fly. It shouldn't be hard to do now just create an image of your current HD and then just setup the two raptors as raid and then flash the image on to them. Depending on how much space you system takes now shouldn't take more than an hour to do.
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jouno53
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| said by VegasMan :said by Chillin :said by jouno53 :If you haven't already RAID 0 the raptors and you're looking at some crazy speed. Ive never played any with RAID... so probably above my head. What kind of speed increase would I see? To late now to do it probably since computer is already done? Speed on load will fly. It shouldn't be hard to do now just create an image of your current HD and then just setup the two raptors as raid and then flash the image on to them. Depending on how much space you system takes now shouldn't take more than an hour to do. ^This - he explained it better than I could have
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Chillin
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said by VegasMan :said by Chillin :said by jouno53 :If you haven't already RAID 0 the raptors and you're looking at some crazy speed. Ive never played any with RAID... so probably above my head. What kind of speed increase would I see? To late now to do it probably since computer is already done? Speed on load will fly. It shouldn't be hard to do now just create an image of your current HD and then just setup the two raptors as raid and then flash the image on to them. Depending on how much space you system takes now shouldn't take more than an hour to do. Sounds easy enough. One of the Raptors is already the OS drive.
How would I "flash the image" to the other one? Ghost? Then what? is this something set up in the bios or do I need a standalone controler or software or what? Pros/Cons of each way?
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VegasMan
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Schaumburg, IL
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2 edits | Ghost over to your 1TB drive include MBR and then re-image after you setup the two Raptors as Raid.
You will need to setup your BIOS to show it which drives you are using as RAID and what configuration you are using RAID 0.
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sdgthy
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said by Chillin :Pros/Cons of each way? Pro: Might be faster, depends on the controller.
Con: Double the likelihood a drive failure will take out the partition. |
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VegasMan
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| said by sdgthy :said by Chillin :Pros/Cons of each way? Pro: Might be faster, depends on the controller. Con: Double the likelihood a drive failure will take out the partition. Yeah that is a con but with all of the drive space he has on other drives it only makes sense that he be running a back-up plan.
If I was running RAID I would always have a full back-up and keep it up to date weekly.
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