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I haven't had a pc for about 2 years now [just laptops], and think its time to build a pc again. Please look at this setup, and feel free to comment, or recommend better?

CPU: Intel Core i7 Bloomfield Quad-Core-930 2.8GHz
Motherboard: ASUS P7H55-M/Usb3 All-in-One Intel H55
RAM: Patriot Gamer Series 6144MB (SET 3PCS X 2048MB) DDR3 1333Mhz
HD: Kingston 64 GB SSDNow V+ Series SATA2 2.5 Drive + Seagate Barracuda*2.0TB*Serial ATA
Graphics card: Point Of View GTX570 PCI-E 1280MB GDDR5

Should this setup be good enough to last me a while?
 
Unless you getting the i7 chip at a great price, rather switch that out for a Sandybridge processor + mobo. Then you'll probably have to change ram to a different speed. other than that v nice
 
That PC will not work at all!
1) It has an incompatible motherboard and CPU
2) You've chosen outdated components (CPU, Motherboard & SSD)

Rather go for something like the following:
CPU: i5 2500k @ R2k
Motherboard: MSI P67A-C43 @ R1100
RAM:: 2x 2GB / 2x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 1.5V memory @ R350 / R650
SSD:: Adata S511 60Gb 2.5" SATA6G SSD @ R1300 / OCZ Vertex 3 120GB SSD @ R2,500
HDD: Seagate Baracuda Green 2TB ~ R650
GFX: MS GTX560 Twin Frozr II @ R2,241 * Currently out of stock / MSI HD6950 PowerEdition @ R 2,776 / EVGA GTX570 @ R3200
 
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poffle said:
Unless you getting the i7 chip at a great price, rather switch that out for a Sandybridge processor + mobo. Then you'll probably have to change ram to a different speed. other than that v nice
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is that i7 outdated?

Pada said:
That PC will not work at all!
1) It has an incompatible motherboard and CPU
2) You've chosen outdated components (CPU, Motherboard & SSD)

Rather go for something like the following:
CPU: i5 2500k @ R2k
Motherboard: MSI P67A-C43 @ R1100
RAM:: 2x 2GB / 2x 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 1.5V memory @ R350 / R650
SSD:: Adata S511 60Gb 2.5" SATA6G SSD @ R1300 / OCZ Vertex 3 120GB SSD @ R2,500
HDD: Seagate Baracuda Green 2TB ~ R650
GFX: MS GTX560 Twin Frozr II @ R2,241 * Currently out of stock / MSI HD6950 PowerEdition @ R 2,776 / EVGA GTX570 @ R3200
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Ok, thanks for the help. just for interest sake, why wont the MB and CPU be compatible? both are 1156?
 
Sorry SharkBait, I meant 2x 4GB (total of 8GB), and not 2x 8GB for R650 :p

@Bizkit87:
That motherboard (ASUS P7H55-M/Usb3) is socket 1156 and the CPU (i7 930) is socket 1366.

Outdated is probably a bit too strong word to use. Both the motherboard and CPU that you chose are previous generation Intel components. They'll still perform very good, but they can't compare with something like the latest generation i7 2600k / i5 2500k.
The latest generation CPU's are much more efficient than the previous generation components in terms of performance/watt and performance/GHz.

The only reason why you'd still want to go for a Socket 1366 system would be if you're a hardcore overclocker that uses Triple/Quad SLI/CrossFire systems with LN2 (liquid nitrogen) cooling, because the Sandy Bridge CPU's doesn't can't really be overclocked any further under 0'C, and they have limited PCI-E bandwidth compared to the Socket 1366.
 
Pada said:
Sorry SharkBait, I meant 2x 4GB (total of 8GB), and not 2x 8GB for R650 :p

@Bizkit87:
That motherboard (ASUS P7H55-M/Usb3) is socket 1156 and the CPU (i7 930) is socket 1366.

Outdated is probably a bit too strong word to use. Both the motherboard and CPU that you chose are previous generation Intel components. They'll still perform very good, but they can't compare with something like the latest generation i7 2600k / i5 2500k.
The latest generation CPU's are much more efficient than the previous generation components in terms of performance/watt and performance/GHz.

The only reason why you'd still want to go for a Socket 1366 system would be if you're a hardcore overclocker that uses Triple/Quad SLI/CrossFire systems with LN2 (liquid nitrogen) cooling, because the Sandy Bridge CPU's doesn't can't really be overclocked any further under 0'C, and they have limited PCI-E bandwidth compared to the Socket 1366.
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Ok, i've changed to this:

PSU: 750W
CPU: Intel Core i7 2600 Processor-3.40GHz, Socket 1155
MB: ASUS P8P67 INTEL P67 STK1155
RAM: Patriot Viper II 12288MB (3PCS X 4096MB) DDR3 1333Mhz
Graphics: GTX570 PCI-E 1280MB GDDR5 320BIT

Would this work? better setup?
 
Pada said:
That PC will not work at all!
1) It has an incompatible motherboard and CPU
2) You've chosen outdated components (CPU, Motherboard & SSD)

Rather go for something like the following:
CPU: i5 2500k @ R2k
Motherboard: MSI P67A-C43 @ R1100
RAM:: 2x 2GB / 2x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 1.5V memory @ R350 / R650
SSD:: Adata S511 60Gb 2.5" SATA6G SSD @ R1300 / OCZ Vertex 3 120GB SSD @ R2,500
HDD: Seagate Baracuda Green 2TB ~ R650
GFX: MS GTX560 Twin Frozr II @ R2,241 * Currently out of stock / MSI HD6950 PowerEdition @ R 2,776 / EVGA GTX570 @ R3200
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Esquire don't do MSI/Adata/OCZ...

:D
 
@Bizkit87:
Yes, that setup looks better, but it still requires changes.

The socket 1155 should be used with RAM modules in multiples of 2 and not with multiples of 3 like the socket 1366.

The Asus P8P67 doesn't have 8x + 8x SLI/CrossFire support.

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If the PC is for gaming, then go with the i5 2500k. If it's going to be used for work that requires lots of CPU threads, then go with the i7 2600 and an H67 chipset motherboard/i7 2600k and a P67/Z68 chipset motherboard. You can use the i7 2600 with a P67/Z68 chipset motherboard, but it would be rather pointless, since the i7 2600 can't be overclocked.

The H67 chipset motherboards aren't designed for SLI/CrossFire setups though, so if you want to go for i7 2600 with SLI/CrossFire support, then go for a P67/Z68 chipset motherboard instead.

For a SLI/CrossFire setup, I'll recommend the following PSU's. eg. Antec HCG750W / Corsair TX750 v2 / Huntkey X7 900W - all of which goes for anything between R1100 - R1300.

For a single GPU setup, you won't need more than a decent 520W PSU. eg. Corsair CX600 / Antec HCG520

But if you're going for like the GTX580 and i7 2600k and overclock both to their limits, then I would suggest a slightly bigger PSU. eg. Antec HCG620 / Corsair TX650 v2

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@PostmanPot:
Esquire? Bizkit87 didn't mention that he's going to buy everything from Esquire :p
 
Pada said:
@Bizkit87:
Yes, that setup looks better, but it still requires changes.

The socket 1155 should be used with RAM modules in multiples of 2 and not with multiples of 3 like the socket 1366.

The Asus P8P67 doesn't have 8x + 8x SLI/CrossFire support.

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If the PC is for gaming, then go with the i5 2500k. If it's going to be used for work that requires lots of CPU threads, then go with the i7 2600 and an H67 chipset motherboard/i7 2600k and a P67/Z68 chipset motherboard. You can use the i7 2600 with a P67/Z68 chipset motherboard, but it would be rather pointless, since the i7 2600 can't be overclocked.

The H67 chipset motherboards aren't designed for SLI/CrossFire setups though, so if you want to go for i7 2600 with SLI/CrossFire support, then go for a P67/Z68 chipset motherboard instead.

For a SLI/CrossFire setup, I'll recommend the following PSU's. eg. Antec HCG750W / Corsair TX750 v2 / Huntkey X7 900W - all of which goes for anything between R1100 - R1300.

For a single GPU setup, you won't need more than a decent 520W PSU. eg. Corsair CX600 / Antec HCG520

But if you're going for like the GTX580 and i7 2600k and overclock both to their limits, then I would suggest a slightly bigger PSU. eg. Antec HCG620 / Corsair TX650 v2

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@PostmanPot:
Esquire? Bizkit87 didn't mention that he's going to buy everything from Esquire :p
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Main purpose of pc would be 'work' [SAP software], but i want it to be able to play most games [don't have to be full graphics] quite easily.

And no, I'm open to other parts, just esq is quite cheap on these.

I don't really care about overclocking/SLI etc, so what would your recommendation be?
 
I really don't know the requirements for the SAP software, so I can't tell you whether you should go for the i5 2500/2500k or i7 2600/2600k.

The GTX570 would be complete overkill for a workstation. The HD6870 would be better suited, since you would still be able to play all the latest DX11 games with it on 1920x1200 on high detail.

My recommendation would be the following workstation:
CPU: i7 2600k + an aftermarket cooler like the Coolermaster Hyper212+ (if you know that you'll overclock the CPU) / i7 2600 with stock cooler (if you know that you'll never overclock)
RAM: 2x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 1.5V
M/B: MSI P67A-C43 motherboard
GFX: MSI HD6870 Hawk ~ R1900 - or any other HD6870 if you can find it for a better price
Case: Coolermaster Elite 430 case / Any entry level case with good cooling will do
PSU: Corsair CX500 PSU * Any decent 500W PSU would suffice, but please make sure that the PSU got good reviews before just buying one that can't really deliver 400W
HDD: Any 2TB would do
SSD: 60GB Adata 511 / 120GB OCZ Vertex 3 SSD - both of which max at ~500MB/s read/write. Windows will take at least 20GB on the drive, so you'll have to pick on one depending on how much data you want to put on the drive. I'll highly recommend that you install all the applications and data on the driver that you use on a regular basis
 
Bizkit87 said:
Main purpose of pc would be 'work' [SAP software], but i want it to be able to play most games [don't have to be full graphics] quite easily.
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Then go for a P or Z series MB and K series CPU.
 
Pada said:
I really don't know the requirements for the SAP software, so I can't tell you whether you should go for the i5 2500/2500k or i7 2600/2600k.

The GTX570 would be complete overkill for a workstation. The HD6870 would be better suited, since you would still be able to play all the latest DX11 games with it on 1920x1200 on high detail.

My recommendation would be the following workstation:
CPU: i7 2600k + an aftermarket cooler like the Coolermaster Hyper212+ (if you know that you'll overclock the CPU) / i7 2600 with stock cooler (if you know that you'll never overclock)
RAM: 2x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 1.5V
M/B: MSI P67A-C43 motherboard
GFX: MSI HD6870 Hawk ~ R1900 - or any other HD6870 if you can find it for a better price
Case: Coolermaster Elite 430 case / Any entry level case with good cooling will do
PSU: Corsair CX500 PSU * Any decent 500W PSU would suffice, but please make sure that the PSU got good reviews before just buying one that can't really deliver 400W
HDD: Any 2TB would do
SSD: 60GB Adata 511 / 120GB OCZ Vertex 3 SSD - both of which max at ~500MB/s read/write. Windows will take at least 20GB on the drive, so you'll have to pick on one depending on how much data you want to put on the drive. I'll highly recommend that you install all the applications and data on the driver that you use on a regular basis
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ponder said:
Then go for a P or Z series MB and K series CPU.
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Thanks guys, appreciate the input !
 
Pada said:
SSD: 60GB Adata 511 / 120GB OCZ Vertex 3 SSD
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Why do you keep on suggesting the 60GB ADATA, but an 120GB Vertex3? I'm asking since you do get a 120GB ADATA as well. ;) And AFAIK, it's cheaper than the Vertex 3.

Edit: O, and if it for budget reasons, I would say he doesn't have one, cause you won't buy this spec pc for SAP if you had a budget.
 
The Vertex 3 120GB SSD is faster (but like R300 more) than the ADATA 120GB SSD, which is why I keep on recommending the Vertex 3 SSD.
Make no mistake, the ADATA 120GB SSD is still lightening fast, so if you're on a budget then don't be afraid to go for the ADATA 120GB one.
 
Pada said:
I really don't know the requirements for the SAP software, so I can't tell you whether you should go for the i5 2500/2500k or i7 2600/2600k.

The GTX570 would be complete overkill for a workstation. The HD6870 would be better suited, since you would still be able to play all the latest DX11 games with it on 1920x1200 on high detail.

My recommendation would be the following workstation:
CPU: i7 2600k + an aftermarket cooler like the Coolermaster Hyper212+ (if you know that you'll overclock the CPU) / i7 2600 with stock cooler (if you know that you'll never overclock)
RAM: 2x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 1.5V
M/B: MSI P67A-C43 motherboard
GFX: MSI HD6870 Hawk ~ R1900 - or any other HD6870 if you can find it for a better price
Case: Coolermaster Elite 430 case / Any entry level case with good cooling will do
PSU: Corsair CX500 PSU * Any decent 500W PSU would suffice, but please make sure that the PSU got good reviews before just buying one that can't really deliver 400W
HDD: Any 2TB would do
SSD: 60GB Adata 511 / 120GB OCZ Vertex 3 SSD - both of which max at ~500MB/s read/write. Windows will take at least 20GB on the drive, so you'll have to pick on one depending on how much data you want to put on the drive. I'll highly recommend that you install all the applications and data on the driver that you use on a regular basis
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One thing i would change is the board to an MSI Z68MA G45, a M-Atx board but with all the same features as the C43, and they go for R1250, that would be able to use Intel SRT with that 60GB SSD and a 2TB drive as you OS drive and get SSD response. Other than that I it looks good, and you might want to up the PSU to a GS 600, they are cheap and is quite a bit better than the CX series.
http://titan-ice.co.za/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=5793
 
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