New PC Build... Any help is appreciated.

Started By G. WadeTech, Nov 20 2011 09:04 AM

new pc byob intel case cpu mobo ram

Please log in to reply

72 replies to this topic

#41 ImTheTypeOfGuy

HSS Master

Donating Member
2,341 posts

LocationhOUston

Posted 06 January 2012 - 12:29 PM

In that case go for 32GB...... j/k

Now that is my style.

ITTOG

- WHS V1: Dell XPS 420; Quad Core @ 2.66 GHz; 4 GB RAM
- S2008R2: Lian Li PC-A70F, EVGA X58 3X SLI, i7 920 @ 2.67 GHz; 12 GB RAM, 2 x 250 GB WD Black Caviar in IcyDock Enclosure with Raid 1, EVGA GeForce GT 240, 12TB RAID5
- HTPC: Silverstone Lascala, Gigabyte GA-H55-USB3, i3 530 @ 2.93 GHz, 4 GB Ram, 60 GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD, 12TB RAID5
- Personal Desktop: Lian Li PC-9F, ASUS Sabertooth P67, i7 2600k @ 4.1 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 2 x 120 GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD's in Raid 0, EVGA GTX580
- Kids Desktop: Dell Dimension 8400 Pentium 4 560, 3.6GHz, 2 GB RAM - Lets not forget this beauty!
- Other Devices: iPad, Boxee Box, XBox's, PS3, Wii, and HP TouchPad

#42 G. WadeTech

HSS Pro

Donating Member
189 posts

LocationMinneapolis, MN

Posted 08 January 2012 - 08:32 AM

I know there are a couple different stress test applications out there to run after I get my new PC setup but what do you guys recommend? Also, I am creating a checklist of pre-tasks, tasks and post-tasks... does anyone have a good checklist or a reference to one that is out on the net?

Main PC - Fractil Midi, Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz, G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 SDRAM 1600, Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 Mobo, ATI Radeon Pro 2400 XT & ATI Radeon X600 Graphics Cards, Win 7 Pro, 1TB WD HD Black Edition & 500GB WD HD Black Edition, Triple Monitors: Samsung 22" SyncMaster 220WM, Samsung SyncMaster P2450H & Dell 15".
WHS 2011 - Dell OptiPlex 755 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 Ghz Processor, 4 Gb's of RAM, WD 320GB System HD, WHS HD Pool: MediaSonic HF2-SU2S2 Pro Box 4 Bay Enclosure via eSATA (4.5TB)
HT - Samsung 46" LCD TV, Samsung 36" LCD TV, Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim Kinect / Mobile: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy SII - Android 4.0 / Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - Android 3.2

#43 pcdoc

HSS Legend

Moderators
3,562 posts

LocationLos Angeles, California

Posted 08 January 2012 - 03:07 PM

I know there are a couple different stress test applications out there to run after I get my new PC setup but what do you guys recommend? Also, I am creating a checklist of pre-tasks, tasks and post-tasks... does anyone have a good checklist or a reference to one that is out on the net?

I use "Aida64" as it is a kitchen sink approach and has a wealth of information. http://www.aida64.com/

Main Server - WHS 2011, Core I5-2500, 12T RAID 5 (5x3T) + 2T of Mirror + 2T of backup
Second Server - 2008R2, Core I5-2500, 12T RAID 5
Main Systems - Core I7-2600k, 16 Gigs DDR3-1600, 180 Gig Intel 330 SSD Max IOPS 240 Gig Vertex 3, 2T Sata 3 for local Backup
Other systems - Core I7-2600, Core I3-530's, Core I5-2500, Core I7-920, Core I3-2100, and G620 (see System List)
My Blogs - The Docs Blog and Tablet Resource
BYOB Videos - TheBYOBPodcast
For a complete system List: Computer Systems

#44 ImTheTypeOfGuy

HSS Master

Donating Member
2,341 posts

LocationhOUston

Posted 08 January 2012 - 09:09 PM

I know there are a couple different stress test applications out there to run after I get my new PC setup but what do you guys recommend? Also, I am creating a checklist of pre-tasks, tasks and post-tasks... does anyone have a good checklist or a reference to one that is out on the net?

I am my own stress test. Nothing better than that.

#45 G. WadeTech

HSS Pro

Donating Member
189 posts

LocationMinneapolis, MN

Posted 09 January 2012 - 12:46 AM

Originally I was going to have my new pc site in a open front cabinet but I think I am going to have an issue with cable lengths and overall space. So, now I am thinking the new PC will be sitting on the wood floor. The case has a bottom filter for the PSU but what do you think of having the PSU flipped upside down so the PSU fan is sucking air from inside the case? I am not sure that would be a good idea but wonder what others think?

#46 ikon

HSS Genius

Donating Member
8,545 posts

Posted 09 January 2012 - 12:23 PM

Originally I was going to have my new pc site in a open front cabinet but I think I am going to have an issue with cable lengths and overall space. So, now I am thinking the new PC will be sitting on the wood floor. The case has a bottom filter for the PSU but what do you think of having the PSU flipped upside down so the PSU fan is sucking air from inside the case? I am not sure that would be a good idea but wonder what others think?

I think you're right to be concerned about having it on the floor. Certainly wood is better than carpet but still... Only you know how dusty it gets in that area so it's your call. I would say that any amount you are able to raised it above the floor will be beneficial.

As far as flipping the PSU, why not try it and monitor the temps. Also, feel the air coming out of the PSU. If it's not too hot you should be good.

If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you.

#47 G. WadeTech

HSS Pro

Donating Member
189 posts

LocationMinneapolis, MN

Posted 12 January 2012 - 01:22 PM

I got the new PC built during the CES Keynote and no issues thus far... I am enjoying the upgrade and additional screen. I will post some pics of the new build and setup.

#48 ikon

HSS Genius

Donating Member
8,545 posts

Posted 14 January 2012 - 02:45 PM

cool. Pics or it didn't happen

If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you.

#49 pcdoc

HSS Legend

Moderators
3,562 posts

LocationLos Angeles, California

Posted 14 January 2012 - 04:08 PM

I got the new PC built during the CES Keynote and no issues thus far... I am enjoying the upgrade and additional screen. I will post some pics of the new build and setup.

Congrats. I like the crowd sourcing approach unfortunately I get a bit impatient. Good luck with your new build.

#50 ikon

HSS Genius

Donating Member
8,545 posts

Posted 14 January 2012 - 04:11 PM

Congrats. I like the crowd sourcing approach unfortunately I get a bit impatient. Good luck with your new build.

I don't know how you get done all the stuff you do.

If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you.

#51 pcdoc

HSS Legend

Moderators
3,562 posts

LocationLos Angeles, California

Posted 15 January 2012 - 02:58 AM

I don't know how you get done all the stuff you do.

Passion. I love to learn and try new things so it keeps me going.

#52 ImTheTypeOfGuy

HSS Master

Donating Member
2,341 posts

LocationhOUston

Posted 15 January 2012 - 11:13 AM

Passion. I love to learn and try new things so it keeps me going.

My passion is there. The family, not so much. For some reason they like me to be with them.

#53 ikon

HSS Genius

Donating Member
8,545 posts

Posted 15 January 2012 - 02:42 PM

My passion is there. The family, not so much. For some reason they like me to be with them.

Yeah. Families. Go figure

If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you.

#54 G. WadeTech

HSS Pro

Donating Member
189 posts

LocationMinneapolis, MN

Posted 17 January 2012 - 11:36 AM

My passion is there. The family, not so much. For some reason they like me to be with them.

I totally agree with you ImTheTypeOfGuy.

I have posted pics of my new system (click on the below link). Thanks for all of your help and feedback.

Things I plan to get in the future for this build:
SSD to utilize the Intel SRT
Quad LCD arm from amazon

Edited by G. WadeTech, 17 January 2012 - 11:33 AM.

#55 ikon

HSS Genius

Donating Member
8,545 posts

Posted 17 January 2012 - 12:17 PM

IThings I plan to get in the future for this build:
SSD to utilize the Intel SRT
Quad LCD arm from amazon

What is an LCD arm?

BTW, cool slide show. Didn't know you could do that in these forums. Wonder if it works if the album is stored in the forums gallery?

If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you.

#56 G. WadeTech

HSS Pro

Donating Member
189 posts

LocationMinneapolis, MN

Posted 17 January 2012 - 12:19 PM

What is an LCD arm?

BTW, cool slide show. Didn't know you could do that in these forums. Wonder if it works if the album is stored in the forums gallery?

This is the quad LCD (VESA) arm I am looking at.

http://www.amazon.co...&pf_rd_i=507846

#57 ikon

HSS Genius

Donating Member
8,545 posts

Posted 17 January 2012 - 12:59 PM

This is the quad LCD (VESA) arm I am looking at.

http://www.amazon.co...&pf_rd_i=507846

Ah. A monitor arm.. got it.

If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you.

#58 pcdoc

HSS Legend

Moderators
3,562 posts

LocationLos Angeles, California

Posted 17 January 2012 - 10:04 PM

Nice, very nice. Great choices. I spent time with Fractal at CES. Great stuff.

#59 G. WadeTech

HSS Pro

Donating Member
189 posts

LocationMinneapolis, MN

Posted 18 January 2012 - 05:28 AM

Nice, very nice. Great choices. I spent time with Fractal at CES. Great stuff.

Thanks. I have been looking at some of the pics and videos from the CES Fractal booth. They will defiantly be a case manufacture I look at when I do another build.

#60 pcdoc

HSS Legend

Moderators
3,562 posts

LocationLos Angeles, California

Posted 18 January 2012 - 10:57 PM

Thanks. I have been looking at some of the pics and videos from the CES Fractal booth. They will defiantly be a case manufacture I look at when I do another build.

Yep. they have some new stuff coming out in a few months. They would not comment on what it was but they stated it would address some customer feedback. I know that one thing will be to remedy the silly exclusion of a second fan in the front. They have a nice spot for dual fans in the front but they only give you one fan.

Back to Gaming Builds

Also tagged with one or more of these keywords: new pc, byob, intel, case, cpu, mobo, ram

The Marketplace → Deals → Case Deals! Started by HSS-Dave, 09 Aug 2012 case, cases	1 reply 452 Views	ikon 11 Aug 2012
The BYOB Podcast and Hardware Forum → BYOB Podcast Discussion → BYOB Episode 76 Started by no-control, 04 Feb 2012 byob, hondo, raspberry	Hot 13 replies 1,037 Views	ImTheTypeOfGuy 10 Feb 2012
The BYOB Podcast and Hardware Forum → Hardware Talk → Motherboards and Processors → Innovation Series Intel Boards Started by Hardened, 02 Feb 2012 intel, motherboards, cedar trail and 2 more...	Hot 18 replies 1,638 Views	ImTheTypeOfGuy 16 Jan 2013
Home Server and Storage Forum → Linux Applications and Linux Servers → pfSense, Untangle, Linux Routers → Two dual Intel NICs 10/100 for $16. Started by texasPI, 28 Jan 2012 intel, nics, untangle, pfsense and 1 more...	0 replies 463 Views	texasPI 28 Jan 2012
The BYOB Podcast and Hardware Forum → Hardware Talk → Hard Drive's, SSD's, Controllers → RAID Expansion Started by pcdoc, 31 Oct 2011 raid, byob	5 replies 1,213 Views	pcdoc 31 Oct 2011

0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users