Build review + case/HSF recommendation

Ashura · Oct 29, 2009

Those graphs are definitely making me consider the X3 710.

My thinking now is that at that performance level I would be fully satisfied, and whatever improvement gains the X4 940 provides won't be worth the extra $60. Basing that on these anandtech benches: http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3512&p=9

RollingThunder · Oct 29, 2009

EarthDog said:
Im not sure who even makes Nexus PSU's. .

Fortron.

jgv115 · Oct 29, 2009

Put the AMD Athlon II X3 435 into consideration.

It has similar performance to the 720 if you want to save some money..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103724

Evilsizer · Oct 29, 2009

more powerfull, quad cores have yet to show any real gaming improvement over dual cores. there was a sticky though in he intel section about dual vs quad, was a debate. where it was shown that quad core did help and at the time only in supreme commander. though the difference was 2 fps, i said it then and will say it now. take a higher speed dual core over a slower quad core. if your not going to do any A/V encoding or 3D modeling there is no need for a quad core. though i dont need the power of my i7's for personal use, all mine run rosetta..

RollingThunder · Oct 29, 2009

Evilsizer said:
more powerfull, quad cores have yet to show any real gaming improvement over dual cores. there was a sticky though in he intel section about dual vs quad, was a debate. where it was shown that quad core did help and at the time only in supreme commander. though the difference was 2 fps, i said it then and will say it now. take a higher speed dual core over a slower quad core. if your not going to do any A/V encoding or 3D modeling there is no need for a quad core. though i dont need the power of my i7's for personal use, all mine run rosetta..

+1 !

Bobnova · Oct 29, 2009

GTA4 being the exception, if i recall correctly.

Evilsizer · Oct 29, 2009

Bobnova said:
GTA4 being the exception, if i recall correctly.

well when it is poorly coded, just throw more cores at it!

Ashura · Oct 30, 2009

Thanks guys. The triple core looks to be the sweet spot and I'm definitely leaning towards it over the quad core. Plus, there's a nice price on one in the classifieds that I might end up picking up.

My last hurdle before I begin ordering is making sure the case will fit everything.

Here are the measurements provided by Cooler Master:

Now, I think the space allocated for the PSU assumes a standard ATX size of 140mm. The Nexus Value is shorter at 125mm, so that gives me an actual 260mm, or 10.2 inches, of space to work with. The 5850 is 9.5 inches so... it'll be tight with the power plugged in but I think I'll be able to fit it.

Ashura · Oct 30, 2009

Okay, I've gone ahead and placed an order for everything. I did a bit of mixing and matching with some parts from the file server (ie. the Noctua NH-C12P will be in the gaming box, assuming it fits in the case, with the AC Freezer Pro going in the file server) but what's in my sig now is the final parts list. Everything should hopefully be here and put together by next week just in time for Dragon Age.

Thanks again to everyone who contributed to the thread, I really appreciate the help!

Ashura · Nov 4, 2009

Getting in the 5850 was a little tough but everything fits!

Now I'm just waiting for the CPU to come in.

Evilsizer · Nov 4, 2009

bah, waiting for the cpu, what a waste...

you tease with pics, i want to see some numbers!!

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