New Computer

[Darkcloak2]

I need a new computer for gaming as my laptop of two years has started dying. I plan on getting these parts in the next 2 months or so. I generally need help with compatability and the likes and hardware suggestions that would be more value-worthy than what I currently have.

VideoCard:Newegg.com - GIGABYTE Super Overclock Series GV-N470SO-13I GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
Gigabyte GTX 470 SOC

PSU:Newegg.com - Rosewill BRONZE series RBR750-M 750W Continuous@40°C, 80Plus Bronze Certified,Modular Cable Design,ATX12V v2.3/ EPS12V,SLI Ready,CrossFire Ready,Active PFC "Compatible with Core i7, i5" Power Supply

Montior:Newegg.com - ASUS MS Series MS228H Black / Blue 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD monitor 250 cd/m2 10000000 :1 (ASCR)

Hard Drive:Newegg.com - HITACHI Deskstar H3IK10003272SP (0S02860) 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Case: Newegg.com - Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Optical Drive:Newegg.com - Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner LightScribe Support - CD / DVD Burners

Motherboard:Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-X58-USB3 LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Memory:Newegg.com - Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV736G1600ELK

Processor:Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
The i7 950 I can get for $230 locally.

Any help/tips/suggestions would be appreciated.

Just an interesting thing, I think Mad Mike's new build and this one look quite similar.

[DDS]

I would take a look at newegg feedback & general reviews on what others have put together.. memory + mainboard, graphics card + mainboard ect..

I would also suggest that you thoroughly enjoy this bad boy your putting together

Cheers,
DDS

[SnipeHunt]

I have the same case. I got it to fit my radiator inside the case. That is a B I G case.It is a full tower case. I would recommend a smaller case unless you plan on stuffing ALOT of stuff inside like a full 240mm radiator in there.

[Darkcloak2]

@DDS will do, thanks for the tips.

@SnipeHunt, ya it is quite big but apparently, the SOC GTX 470 is also huge. Thanks for the advice, I'll try finding some dimensions on the two things.

[boilerrat]

Protect your investment, buying this whenever I eventually build my rig.

Godly AV

[Mad-Mike]

Im currently on the go of ordering my new computer, as you have seen lol.

I was going to buy the Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case aswell but a mate has the same case and he says its nice looking and has loads of room but the fans are so noisey even on medium speed.
So I changed my mined and decided to get a aluminium case thats reliable and I know what you mean when you said u need a big case to hold your gtx470. Because my gtx480 is the same size and will fit in this case no problem....

Lian Li Midi Tower Armorsuit Aluminium Black Case with Window : PC-P50WB |Specialtech UK Water Cooling Shop

Alot more here aswell:
Components ? Cases ? Lian Li - Overclockers UK

[SnipeHunt]

I have a GTX 460 in mine and still had room for the coolant pump next to it. The Fermi cards should fit fine in a mid tower case.

The Twelve hundred specs(full tower)
22.9" (H) x 8.4" (W) x 20.2" (D)
compared to the nine hundred (mid tower case)
19.4"(H) x 8.1 "(W) x 18.4"(D)

Basically the same case design, big difference is that it is a few inches shorter (one less 120mm fan)
I put the big radiator in the lower part of the case (where you see the 3 fans in front, above that are 2 HDDs, one optical drive and a media card reader.

[Darkcloak2]

Thanks guys, I'll move my case down to a Mid-Tower case and save a couple of bucks.

Does everything on the list look compatible with each other? I sort of don't want to buy all that stuff and have to deal with returns and re-buying different parts.

[boilerrat]

That case is MASSIVE, my friend has a full atx case also.

He's got about 7 fans in it running 3x SLI... It sounds like a jet engine and consumes just as much of his power bill

[Darkcloak2]

Would an Antec Nine Hundred Two be worth getting over an Antec Nine Hundred?

EDIT:
Would it be prudent to buy a 1000 W PSU instead of 750 W PSU for future upgrades to this PC I think it'd only be $20 - $40 more?

[Mad-Mike]

EDIT:
Would it be prudent to buy a 1000 W PSU instead of 750 W PSU for future upgrades to this PC I think it'd only be $20 - $40 more?

yes mate, thats exactly wt im going to be getting aswell.
after being told 750w is ok but not brilliant. So im going to get 1000w instead and ur getting a similar setup to me.

[Darkcloak2]

awesome man, thanks for the tip. Watching the prices on these parts drop by $50 each is pretty cool.

Any idea if the Rosewill 1000 W PSU is any good?

[BloodBane611]

For PSU's, 80 Plus Gold Certified is what you're looking for. Feel free to buy things that aren't, there are still plenty of good non-80 Plus PSUs out there, but the Gold Certified PSUs are guaranteed top notch

[Mad-Mike]

but the Gold Certified PSUs are guaranteed top notch

Thanks for the tip.

Also Darkcloak, make sure the psu ur buying fits in your case.
Example my case holds ATX psu so i need to find a psu with atx on it.

[Mad-Mike]

For PSU's, 80 Plus Gold Certified is what you're looking for.

Like this bloodbane?
Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold 1000W Power Supply [] Power Supplies Cooler Master

[BloodBane611]

Yeah, that looks pretty solid

[Mad-Mike]

Argghh!! im all confused lol people are all telling me different stories haha

1. Corsair is the best psu out there.
2. look for gold certificate
3. coolmaster last longer



lol

[Mad-Mike]

ok im sticking with a 850w psu crosair modular.

[Darkcloak2]

So does higher W damage your PC? If so, I'll probably downgrade as well.

[Mad-Mike]

No it doesnt damage it mate.
But I can see what people are saying having that much like 1000w is rediculous
750-850w is good enough for our build.
You would need 1000w if ur going to get 2 cards.