New Build Advise

[Puttz]

I am attempting to put a new system together & need some advise from the pros. I have narrowed my choice of the basics & wonder your thoughts so far.

Here it is - I am starting with a ASUS P5E3 Premium, 4 x 1 GB Super Talent (W2000UX2GP) DDR3 2000mhz, CPU - Intel QX9770 (still waiting for) & my Cooler Master 1000 watt PS.

I have never used this ram before, but from reading forums I got the impression that Super Talent is good stuff. Hope I was not wrong!!

I would like to try to use my old Thermaltake Armor case & keep it on air.

Any suggestions, comments (good & bad) & ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time!

[[XC] riptide]

Looks good to me. I have 2 Premium P5K (ddr2) and I am very happy with them. Try to get a TRUE (Thermalright Ultra Extreme) for air, and you'll be at grade A for Air. I know jack about that Ram though. What GFX are you going to use? I also have the Armor case. Its a nice case, although it still can get crowded. But an air setup, should be fine. :)

[Puttz]

I plan on using my 2 - Sapphire HD3870's in crossfirex. http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/products/products_overview.php?gpid=221&grp=3
My old board does not support pcie2.

I'm mixed about lapping the CPU & unsure of the heat sink system on the board itself. Any suggestions there?

Thanks, all advice is appreciated.

P.S. - Riptide - will that CPU cooler clear everything on the MB? If so, I was thinking the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme w/Scythe S-Flex (SFF21F). I really like what i've read about it. Thanks.

[Puttz]

One other quetion - Can anyone suggest a better ram while I still have time to return these. If everyone thinks their a bad brand- that is!
I was impressed with the speed (without oc) & low latency/voltage. I still got 9 days to decide to keep them or not!

Thanks, Again

[[XC] riptide]

Ya. the cooler should fit without a problem. Again not sure about RAM

[Paladin]

Wouldn't the timings be better with a 2 x 2gb RAM kit?

[Puttz]

Wouldn't the timings be better with a 2 x 2gb RAM kit?

I am not sue. This kinda build is my first. Always thought it was better to run 4 x 1gb instead of 2 x 2gb sticks.

I just want to build my system tops notch so I can get a few good years out of her, With a little playing on my part :D.

Thanks for all help

[railmeat]

hi and welcome,
lemme help u out here.

(1or even 2 in raid 0) 150 gig raptor hard drives(western digital 10k rpm)


4 x 1 GB Super Talent (W2000UX2GP) DDR3 2000mhz--??--get a 2x2 gig kit,less overhead stress on your northbridge only using 2 slots vs 4,no brainer.


CPU - Intel QX9770----??-----get a q9550,clock just as hi and half the price.with the extra money saved put a water cooling system together for it and clock higher then a q9770 on air easily.plus u then will have a nice single cpu waterloop u can keep for many years.only use 1\2 tubing,big pump,triple 120mm rad..


Cooler Master 1000 watt PS.----??-----enermax or pc power cooling 1000watt powersupplys ONLY,i would never get a coolermaster p\s.they make cases,not powersupplys its probaly a rebranded 1000w thermaltake etc...


DONT BUY ANY VIDEO CARDS YET----9900gtx is coming out in july,sit tight.

do whatever u want but im giving u SOLID advice.

[Puttz]

Hi again,

Thanks for the advice railmeat.

Drives - Check, got 2 - 150 raptor drives.
MB - Check - Got P5E3 Premium
Ram - Got - 4 x 1gb Super Talent (W2000UX2GP) DDR3 2000mhz, can't find 2gb sticks.
PS - Check - holds voltage quite well on old Q6600 OC@3.3 on air (stable). Figure should be fine on something requiring less voltage. (Will compare)
Case - Check - Thermaltake Armor - good air flow on old system.
CPU - Check - QX9770 on way - personal choice.
GPU - Check - 2 - Sapphire HD3870 ( http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/produ...gpid=221&grp=3 ) dual slot (OC - 875 mhz core & 1356 mhz memory each card- Stable) - Again personal choice.
Water - Don't like the idea, but is an option.
CPU cooler - Ordered - Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme w/Scythe S-Flez fan (SFF21F)
Thanks.

Again - All advise appreciated.

[Puttz]

Me again,

Does anyone have any thoughts on this cooler - Ultra / ChillTec / Socket 939/775/AM2 / Thermal Electric CPU Cooler.
I like the specs & thermal electric works better for me than the thought of water.

Thanks!

[[XC] riptide]

Linkage? If thats cooled by air via TEC, its gonna be crap.

[Puttz]

Thanks rip

[Puttz]

Hello all,

I got a little problem. My Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme w/Scythe S-Flez fan (SFF21F) wiil not fit in my case with the side panel fan. I really don't want to lose my side case fan as it helps keep my GPUs cool. Any other suggestions for CPU cooler?

Thanks.

[Puttz]

Any thoughts about the Scythe Ninja Copper cooler? A little on the heavy side, but will fit in my case without removing the side panel fan.

Thanks in advance.

[[XC] riptide]

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=158187

Knock yourself out mate ;)

[Puttz]

Thanks Rip