Configuration input desired...Post Date: 2013-01-17 |
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lanthier 
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 Topic: Configuration input desired...Posted: 17 Jan 2013 at 10:09pm |
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5K max Expectations: Quiet, powerful, Usage: Photo editing (large files, photoshop), video editing, mild gaming. Special Needs: Slow reader: 
Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Obsidian 550D Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 3930K 3.2GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Six-Core) Motherboard: ASUS P9X79 PRO (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) System Memory: 32GB DDR3 2133MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) <b></b> Power Supply: 1200W Corsair Pro Platinum Series with Corsair Link (CP-9020008-NA) (Quad SLI Compatible) <b></b> Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (480GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) <b></b> Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (3TB Western Digital/Seagate/Hitachi/Samsung (7200 RPM) (SATA 6Gbps) <b></b> Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: 1x (3TB Western Digital/Seagate/Hitachi/Samsung (7200 RPM) (SATA 6Gbps) <b></b> Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) <b></b> Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB (PhysX) (Overclocked EVGA) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition) H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only) LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition) <b></b> |
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lanthier
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Posted: 17 Jan 2013 at 10:13pm |
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Should say that I am not including monitors/keyboards/mice in budget, those I already have...
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bprat22
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Posted: 18 Jan 2013 at 6:31am |
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Hi lanthier.... That is a real nice rig. The X79 quad channel memory mobo and 6 core i7-3930k chip is made for your apps. Wider ram bandwidth and a faster processor.
I would however pick a different case. The 550D case is a nice looking case and quieter than others but its a closed up case with acoustic panels covering the side and top for noise deadening. Problem is, it only has 2x 120mm fans in front and a rear 120mm fan. With the sli gtx 680's I believe under heavy load for hours, heat will build and the cards will go to high rpm as they struggle for cooling air. Video cards on high rpm can be noisy. The HafX is the best air cooled case here with a front 230mm fan and top and side 200mm fans, all moving slow, pushing lots of air and their low rpm keeps them quiet. The ram can be changed to 1600Mhz. Doubtful you'd see the difference in speed and the higher clock can contribute to overclocking instability. I put in the sli, 2x gtx 670 because they are within 5-10% of the 680's in gaming and cheaper in price. For medium gaming, a single gtx 670 or 680 might be all you need, unless you game on multi monitors or 30" higher resolution. Depends if max settings for all games is needed or not. I put in the Noctua D14 air cooler. Its quiet, cools great and its big block of cooling fins leaves little to go wrong. Config # 777171 Cost $ 4264 Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 3930K 3.2GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Six-Core) Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) System Memory: 32GB DDR3 1600Mhz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (480GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (3TB Western Digital/Seagate/Hitachi/Samsung (7200 RPM) (SATA 6Gbps) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: 1x (3TB Western Digital/Seagate/Hitachi/Samsung (7200 RPM) (SATA 6Gbps) Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB (Includes PhysX) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard) Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large) Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty
I think I added the right drives, etc. Better check. Hope this helps. Your build is great and mine gives better cooling for stressed usage over longer periods. Either will work as DS does check for thermals, etc during testing. A case's primary job is to keep things cool, imho. Good Luck.  Edited by bprat22 - 18 Jan 2013 at 6:36am |
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lanthier
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Posted: 18 Jan 2013 at 9:34am |
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Thanks so much for the input. I went with the 680 video cards for video editing and photoshop work. Not sure that those apps per se benefit a lot from increased capability of those newer model 680s, I tend to buy for the future and get longevity from the machines I configure. I will look into case, I wanted something a bit smaller than what I currently have...
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lanthier
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Posted: 18 Jan 2013 at 1:04pm |
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I went elsewhere, feel free to remove...
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