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Building a new computer
MalusSciurus:
Ok so here's my latest build update... I'm pretty sure this is what I'll get but I would like you guys to check over this so I don't make a configuration mistake
CPU: i7 3770k Ivy Bridge
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12
Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO
RAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3 1866
GFX Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 4GB
SSDs: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC256D/AM 2.5" 256GB x 2
HHD: Seagate Barracuda ST3000DM001 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache
BluRay Drive: ASUS Black 12X BD-ROM
PSU: CORSAIR HX Series HX850 850W
Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 650D
OS: Windows Home Premium 64bit OEM
So I'm planning on OCing the CPU to around 4.2 GHz so the Noctua cooler should be more than enough. I checked out the Noctua website to see if the cooler would block any of the RAM slots but it says it doesn't with my mobo but I'm still going to keep my fingers crossed. I've also decided to play around with RAID 0 for my SSDs so that will be a fun experience. As for the PSU I know that's a bit much but I plan on popping in another GeForce 680 GTX 4 gb in 2-3 years. So far I can only find one article about dual 4 GB 680GTXs under full load and they list it topping out at 659 watts. Also I plan on getting more HDDs in the future so I figure it can't hurt picking up a beefy PSU.
datora:
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Is it truly conceivable that you'll use anything like 32 GB RAM? I ask because 16 GB is incredibly generous and hard to saturate. Since the rest of your rig is targeted for cutting edge performance with today's tech, I would consider investing in robust 2 x 8 GB 2133 sticks which would take some overclock load, either to try and bump their MHz up or their timings down. Combined with your RAID 0 endeavor and pushing the CPU, this might be worth considering if you really want to dance on the top performance edge, especially if the CPU can go even to 4.5 GHz.
If you find yourself short on RAM, you can add in another 2 x 8 GB down the road a bit. Prices will only drop.
Agreed that 850 W for PSU is substantial. I would be interested in seeing how much load you actually put on it once you ramp up the clock a bit. My suspicion is you'll be comfortably under 700 W unril/unless you add the second GPU.
I think that you will not be able to find a matching GPU in 2 years. the tech will advance too far and you'll have to buy two new ones at that time. Might even have to upgrade PSU then ... but I also think power use will improve by then too. So, who knows.
The price range you're in, I don't see you being concerned too much about shaving $50 or so off, so dropping the PSU to 720 or 750 W probably isn't worth the effort, apart from the fact that if you are using too little of it's capacity (under ~60% I think?) then it's efficiency falls off pretty dramatically.
Overall, I don't see any major issues. The above is more like musings. Personally, I'm not sure I trust 3 TB tech yet. If money really isn't much of an issue for you, consider 2 x 2 TB Western Digital Caviar Black for greater reliability. You can always change those out in a year ... just fill 'em with archival material, shelve them and replace with the most reliable 3 or 4 TB models available for late 2013 or early 2014.
Freedom Kira:
Heh, the 32GB was my suggestion from the previous page. Basically said that since the 16GB he was planning to get would cost him $150, and there exists a 32GB for $50 more, why not? His budget is like 100x that, anyway.
Tatsujin:
I'm also thinking two sticks of high-end RAM as a starter would be much better than dealing with 4 sticks of average-type of RAM. This is pointed towards high-end computers to get the most out of your system. You can always add two additional sticks later in the future when you get the money. I also, from my experience, don't recommend two GPU's. Get one around 300-400 dollars (660-670 GTX) and it should last you 3-4 generations easily. A 850W PSU is not recommended for a single GPU, 650W-750W is the core target for a single GPU.
datora:
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Actually, I might have pulled the trigger a bit quick on the WD Caviar Black drives. Don't get me wrong: they're pretty fantastic. But, I personally always filter by budget, and these are a great deal for their price.
However, if you really want to go with reliability & have the extra $$$s to invest, then consider looking at:
Western Digital RE4 WD2003FYYS 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
The RE4 line would be my current top choice for reliability, if I could afford them. I don't think anything beats them at this time, and I would certainly be interested if someone could suggest something even better. Pure, academic interest at his time, though. Recently spent my savings down to very dangerous levels and won't be doing any upgrades for at least the rest of this year. :-[
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