My first build

Bill Nichols · 03-02-09, 11:41 AM

Having always purchased brand-name PCs for my gaming habit, I at last decided to try building my own PC.

Here's what I've bought so far; I intend to start building next weekend:

Intel i7 920 processor
Cooler Master V8 CPU cooler (probably overkill, I know0
Asus P6T motherboard
6GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3 RAM
2 X EGVA GTX285 (SLI)
SoundBlaster X-Fi ExtremeGamer
WD 300GB Velociraptor HD (for performance)
Seagate 1.5TB Barracuda HD (for mass storage)
Cooler Master HAF 932 case
Corsair 1000 W. PSU
Vista Ultimate 64b

For sound, I'll be re-using my Logitech 5.1. Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse are still TBD.

I'll post pics as the build progresses.

Respenus · 03-02-09, 11:49 AM

Looks like a solid build. Might I enquire about the price?

goldorak · 03-02-09, 12:04 PM

Thats a pretty heavy rig

. I wonder why 2 GTX285 though.

You're planning on simulating nuclear explosions or what ?

AVGWarhawk · 03-02-09, 12:08 PM

Nice Bill! Get with Neal. He is thinking i7 core also.

Looking forward to the pics!

Zachstar · 03-02-09, 12:09 PM

That is over 2000 dollars worth of parts!!

What are you? A prince or CEO?

AVGWarhawk · 03-02-09, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zachstar

That is over 2000 dollars worth of parts!!

What are you? A prince or CEO?

Go big or stay home as they say

Looking forward to the details of this Bill.

03-03-09, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zachstar

That is over 2000 dollars worth of parts!!

What are you? A prince or CEO?

<georgecarlin> Well, if you're gonna play.......PLAY! </georgecarlin>

May as well "over-do" it, saves at least 2 or 3 upgrades next month, right?

FIREWALL · 03-02-09, 12:13 PM

Sounds great Bill.

You'll love the Power.

Onkel Neal · 03-02-09, 12:26 PM

Bill, that rocks. I will be watching with anticipation. This thread needs pics!

nikimcbee · 03-08-09, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Nice Bill! Get with Neal. He is thinking i7 core also.

Looking forward to the pics!

Wow, thanks for contributing to my bonus/ coppenhagen spending money.

Onkel Neal · 03-08-09, 08:13 PM

The suspense! Looking forward to hearing the details and seeing the pics!

suribachi · 04-05-09, 02:59 PM

Hi,

I am considering either building a desk top killer rig for my home office or buying an Alienware laptop which would be ideal for those numerous business trips. My question is: Where did you buy all the individual parts, one warehouse type location or various websites? Years ago when I built a desk top I used a large Computer Magazine to locate and verify latest parts and best prices, sadly that bible which used to be an inch thick and full of suppliers etc... is no longer found on news stands. Any websites that you purchased from and would recommend? I am hoping to make up my mind on which path shortly.

Bill Nichols · 04-05-09, 08:05 PM

I bought mostly from Newegg and MicroCenter.

Good luck if you decide to build, you won't look back.

p.s. for my business travel, I carry a Dell XPS M1530. Heavy, but works fine with the games I play while in the hotel.

NeonSamurai · 04-20-09, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by suribachi

Hi,

I am considering either building a desk top killer rig for my home office or buying an Alienware laptop which would be ideal for those numerous business trips. My question is: Where did you buy all the individual parts, one warehouse type location or various websites? Years ago when I built a desk top I used a large Computer Magazine to locate and verify latest parts and best prices, sadly that bible which used to be an inch thick and full of suppliers etc... is no longer found on news stands. Any websites that you purchased from and would recommend? I am hoping to make up my mind on which path shortly.

Just poke around Google and you can find many different sellers. If you want to buy locally use the Yellow Pages then see how many have websites, that or again use Google and put your city in the search.

FIREWALL · 04-20-09, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suribachi

Hi,

I am considering either building a desk top killer rig for my home office or buying an Alienware laptop which would be ideal for those numerous business trips. My question is: Where did you buy all the individual parts, one warehouse type location or various websites? Years ago when I built a desk top I used a large Computer Magazine to locate and verify latest parts and best prices, sadly that bible which used to be an inch thick and full of suppliers etc... is no longer found on news stands. Any websites that you purchased from and would recommend? I am hoping to make up my mind on which path shortly.

This is where it pays off to put your country under your Avatar.

It can help us zero in on where to recomend where to shop.

I live in Ca. USA but, I buy from TigerDirect in Florida USA.

I save on sales tax (none) and free shipping if order is big enough.

Can't help you if we don't have some idea where you live.

Something to think about when you ask where to shop.

Good luck on your build.

03-02-09, 11:41 AM	#1
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	My first build Having always purchased brand-name PCs for my gaming habit, I at last decided to try building my own PC. Here's what I've bought so far; I intend to start building next weekend: Intel i7 920 processor Cooler Master V8 CPU cooler (probably overkill, I know0 Asus P6T motherboard 6GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3 RAM 2 X EGVA GTX285 (SLI) SoundBlaster X-Fi ExtremeGamer WD 300GB Velociraptor HD (for performance) Seagate 1.5TB Barracuda HD (for mass storage) Cooler Master HAF 932 case Corsair 1000 W. PSU Vista Ultimate 64b For sound, I'll be re-using my Logitech 5.1. Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse are still TBD. I'll post pics as the build progresses. __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

03-02-09, 11:49 AM	#2
Respenus Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks like a solid build. Might I enquire about the price? __________________

03-02-09, 12:08 PM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Nice Bill! Get with Neal. He is thinking i7 core also. Looking forward to the pics! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-02-09, 12:09 PM	#5
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	That is over 2000 dollars worth of parts!! What are you? A prince or CEO? __________________

03-02-09, 12:13 PM	#8
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Sounds great Bill. You'll love the Power. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

03-02-09, 12:04 PM	#3
goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thats a pretty heavy rig . I wonder why 2 GTX285 though. You're planning on simulating nuclear explosions or what ?

03-02-09, 12:26 PM	#9
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Bill, that rocks. I will be watching with anticipation. This thread needs pics! __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-08-09, 08:13 PM	#11
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	The suspense! Looking forward to hearing the details and seeing the pics! __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

04-05-09, 02:59 PM	#12
suribachi Bilge Rat Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Suppliers Hi, I am considering either building a desk top killer rig for my home office or buying an Alienware laptop which would be ideal for those numerous business trips. My question is: Where did you buy all the individual parts, one warehouse type location or various websites? Years ago when I built a desk top I used a large Computer Magazine to locate and verify latest parts and best prices, sadly that bible which used to be an inch thick and full of suppliers etc... is no longer found on news stands. Any websites that you purchased from and would recommend? I am hoping to make up my mind on which path shortly.

04-05-09, 08:05 PM	#13
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I bought mostly from Newegg and MicroCenter. Good luck if you decide to build, you won't look back. p.s. for my business travel, I carry a Dell XPS M1530. Heavy, but works fine with the games I play while in the hotel. __________________ My Dangerous Waters website: