New Build Plan

[mjw21a]

No worries mate. I think we've covered all the bases now.

What's the "complete" component list you're leaning towards?

If you're looking to cut prices still further you COULD try looking at a cheaper power supply like the TOPOWER SilentEZ TOP-500SE 500W ATX12V V2.3 Power Supply for $50, just keep in mind that the Seasonic unit suggested earlier is a better unit and will provide more stable voltages, which makes it better in an overclock.

This Topower is the lowest I personally will go choosing a power supply in a build, I recently purchased a Vantec ION2 520W PSU, which is made by Topower. Topower is the OEM for many OCZ and Tagan PSU's. It's a solid budget PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817342016&cm_re=topower-_-17-342-016-_-Product

If you can afford the Seasonic though I urge you to use it instead, especially as this build is centering around a nice overclock. The one thing this Topower unit has over the Seasonic though is that it's modular, which is nice when cutting down on cable clutter. Likewise it's black which may appeal to you if you go for the side window and the price difference is enough for you to actually buy the side window with.

 

[shotawe]

Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

EVGA 512-P3-1150-TR GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

APEVIA ICEBERG ATX-IB680W-GN 680W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Power Supply With 3-Color LED Lights - Retail

COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler -

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750

ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)


is 24amps good for the gtx250? i kinda overkilled on the case xD

and yea... i kinda tipped to the apperance than to performance



Grand Total: $1,145.86

 

[mjw21a]

Anyways, I'd ask the question about that Aplevia PSU in the power supply section. Try get an answer from Oaklahoma Wolf as he know's a lot about just about every power supply out there. If he says if ok run with it, if not then heed his advice. He's always right on these things.

I'd advise against it purely from the point of view that I've never heard of the brand and there are no reviess (with the exception of Newegg user reviews) out there.

Can't say I'd ever spend that much on a case that doesn't include a quality PSU in the price, but it's your money I guess.

 

[shotawe]

all ritey

 

[Tylonfoxx]

One thing that I would always recommend, is that instead of having one huge hard drive in a setup, you should think about getting a smal hard drive (ie. a 250 gig) for OS and a larger (ie. a 500 gig) for general storage of stuff. It may cost more, but you get a bit more data security, especially if the OS disk crashes and burns.

 

[shotawe]

if u noticed i kinda taken out the hdd out of to-buy-list i got 2 rators for raid 0 xD

 

[mjw21a]

RAID 0 = twice the chance of failure and complete data loss.

I would never keep data on a RAID 0 setup, though I would with RAID 1+0. I've got things setup so everything under my docs syncs with my data drive on startup, I can lose either drive and my critical data is safe. Take a look at Microsoft SyncToy, its free.

 

[mjw21a]

I still don't know why you're fixated on the Coolermaster V8, if you're looking in that price range the Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler is about the same price and is the best cooling heatsink out there bar none..... Same goes for the Thermalright TRUE 120, the efficiency of these two heatsinks approaches that of water cooling.


Expreview
"Megahalems, Prolimatech’s first CPU cooler, has proved that what such a new brand is capable of, and we do believe it’s going to play a big part in the high-end cooling market. If you’re seeking for a classy cooler with outstanding performance, easy/excellent mounting system and gorgeous looking, Megahalems should be your choice."
http://en.expreview.com/2009/06/20/prolimatech-megahalems-beats-ultra-120-extreme.html

Silent PC Review
"Megahalems delivered a championship performance, no matter how much airflow was supplied by the fan."
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article916-page1.html

[H]Enthusiast
"What we saw here today is nothing short of amazing. A relative unknown in the world of cooling bursts onto the scene and manages to match the performance of the very best air cooler. The Megahalems is a sharp looking cooler built with a tremendously stable mounting system."
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article/2009/01/26/prolimatech_megahalems_lga_775_1366_cooler

Legion Hardware
"The combination of excellent performance, affordable price, ultra low operating volume, and easy installation, makes the Prolimatech Megahalems a real winner."
http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=808&p=0

Hardware Canucks:
"When you add it all up: great performance, great engineering with an excellent level of quality you end up with a cooler which can only be called one thing: king of the AIR base CPU coolers."
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...prolimatech-megahalems-cpu-cooler-review.html

 

[e6600]

ive never understood why anyone bought a cm v8 or v10
they dont even perform welll and are overpriced... is it the looks?

 

[mjw21a]

ive never understood why anyone bought a cm v8 or v10
they dont even perform welll and are overpriced... is it the looks?

Meh, you want looks then go for the black editions of the heatsinks I suggested and fit one of those red Xigmatek LED fans to them. Can i say bling?

 

[shotawe]

lol yea... i kinda like the v8.... IMO looks nice w/ the corsair ram cooler but am willing to go w/ the TRUE or Megahalems.

 

[mjw21a]

Seriously, check out the Prolimatech heatsink. The best cooling there is and the thing is massive. Big coolers always look incredibly impressive through a side window, seeing as bling seems to come ahead of functionality for you.

By the way, while the Cosair is a nice case.... I mean, look at the price. I reckon the NZXT Alpha would suit you perfectly once you painted the inside black. With the difference in cost you can either get a top quality power supply or an SSD.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146041&Tpk=nzxrt alpha