Tentative part list for a new i7-860 build

[tofu1998]

Hi guys, I selected a few parts as listed below. I wonder if there is any significant flaw or bottleneck in this build.

I’m not quite sure how to pick memory sticks. The only thing I understand to pay attention to is latency. Is 7-7-7-24 better than 8-8-8-21?

For the computer case, my goal is a silent one with no fancy flashing LED’s. Any suggestions other than P183? I like the Antec III in the Super build, but it only comes with 500W PSU, which might not be enough for the more demanding GTX 275 plus RAID 0 array of two 1-TB HDD’s.

I change the graphic card from the GTX 260 in the Super build to GTX 275. Will the performance increase justify the price difference? Is it an overkill or will it break the balance of the system and create bottlenecks? I’m using a 1920x1200 Dell 2408WPF monitor

I like the Zalman CPU cooler in the Super Build and I wonder if there is a similar cooler that is compatible with 1156 socket?

I’m not planning to buy an audio card until I’m ready to buy a 5.1 speaker system.

I have monitors, keyboard and mouse from a previous build and I’m planning to use an external DVD burner.

Case Antec P183 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129061&Tpk=P183

PSU Antec CP-850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371024&Tpk=antec%20cp

CPU i7-860 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214

Mobo Gigabyte P55-UD4P http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128400

Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) SDRAM DDR3 1600 (7-7-7-24) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279

Video EVGA GTX 275 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125279

HDD 2x WD black 1TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

CPU cooler ???

Sound N/A

All the links are for Newegg though I'm planning to buy parts from both Newegg and Microcenter. Total cost will be ~$1200 from Newegg+Microcenter. I prefer to pick up my Mobo and HDD's from a retail store rather than having them shipped via UPS. There is a review on Newegg saying Fedex handles shipment more gently than UPS, though more expensive. I didn't include the cost for operation system for I have an MSDN account and already downloaded Win7 Pro.

[tofu1998]

For GPU, I'm now considering ATI 5850.

[RickyTick]

That's an awesome build. The 5850 would also be a great substitute for the GTX275, but they're in short supply right now. I'm sure that will change in the next few weeks. Check around some tech sites for some reviews for coolers. There's got to be some out there.

[Bedtimeii]

here's what gigabyte recommends for your motherboard. i'm not saying other memory won't work, i'm posting what gigabyte recommends.

http://www.giga-byte.com/FileList/MemorySupport/mb_memory_ga-p55-ud4p.pdf

usually every motherboard manufacturer will post the memory support list on their website.

you can copy and paste the Module P/N into newegg to make it a lot easier to find out whether or not its available.

hope this helps.

[tofu1998]

Thank you so much! This is really helpful


here's what gigabyte recommends for your motherboard. i'm not saying other memory won't work, i'm posting what gigabyte recommends.

http://www.giga-byte.com/FileList/MemorySupport/mb_memory_ga-p55-ud4p.pdf

usually every motherboard manufacturer will post the memory support list on their website.

you can copy and paste the Module P/N into newegg to make it a lot easier to find out whether or not its available.

hope this helps.