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Forums => Computers - Technology => Topic started by: texasboy on May 31, 2009, 09:01:47 am
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;D With my small win on the Lotto I decided to try another project. Although with the prices it will take a week or two.
Hope I got lucky on a brand new boxed DX58SO motherboard. Just paid £147.00 for this item.Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz S1366 (Nehalem) 8MB L3 Cache 4.8GT/sec Retail Box. This on E-Bay tonight. Prices seem to be around £244.00 from other retailers.
A new CPU for socket 1366 will be next in line, plus new memory. Will sift through during next few days to get a good price. Seems like a reasonable way to go.
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http://www.guru3d.com/article/intel-x58-extreme-dx58so-motherboard-review/ (http://www.guru3d.com/article/intel-x58-extreme-dx58so-motherboard-review/)
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Pricey stuff, I can't comment on the general quality of the X58 boards, but there's so few of them and they're so expensive it won't be hard to find comprehensive reviews.
I'm looking at building a computer at the moment, but for a much small price range I can buy an AMD Quad core and chances are I can stable overclock it to 4.5 GHz+. But good luck :D
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Tks Quantum, Yes there are many reviews out there, all positive. Its a big step for me to get away from socket 775 which has been my favorite.
Just got 6MB 1600MHz 3x2MB memory cards for £89.00 with heat covers for this board. The CPU i7 extreme may have to wait for a week,but have you any thoughts on a graphics card (or perhaps 2 for SLI). This may be my last build for some time. Appreciate your thoughts.
And NO I am not changing to AMD. ;D
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;D Yes perhaps ATI.
been scrounging around for a good graphics card. One that seems to give me most pleasure is the ATI 4870. Even the 512 MB with DDR 5 at less than £100 would be way better than I have at present. The 1GB even better. Got a little market for some of my other home built PC`s so this will greatly offset costs. The CPU will be the biggest cash flow for now. Come on folks, give me some suggestions.?
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The 4890 just came out, I've seen them from about £190 - £210. The performance per pound is supposed to be pretty awesome.
Anyway, here are some numbers in terms of performance:
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3539&p=4 (http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3539&p=4)
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3539&p=5 (http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3539&p=5)
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;D Working my way to a final product.
So far I have the following.
Intel extreme DX58SO motherboard.
3x2GB OCZ high performance triple channel memory DDR3 OCZ3X1600L V6GK with heat shield,for i7 /CPU/mobo
4870 intel graphics card 512MB
i7 nehalem 920 1366 2.66MHz CPU.
Next on list will be 750w Toughpower PSU (using one on this PC).
PC Case.
Hard drive, probably 500GB. Its strange that the 10,000rpm disks never took off. Too expensive.
Mostly SATA connections.
Last ,but not least. Hope the better half doesnt find out >:D
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You mean AMD/ATI graphics card, not Intel :P
Have fun with it ^_^
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;D good on you Quantum.
Finally put this rig together. Added Cooler Master silent 700w PSU with big fan. All the cords come seperate and you just plug in directly to PSU box what you need.ie HD,Fans, Disk drives etc. Running cool at 32deg. But had a scare when CPU core temps at 80deg. This was due to one of the legs on the heat sink having splayed out during installation, causing the heatsink and CPU not tight together. Got that sorted and the rig is fast at stock. Just finished auto tuning the graphics card and now working on a reasonable OC on CPU etc. Very pleased so far. Will add as I go along. Extremely quiet .
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;D This rig is out of sight. Totally awesome. 2.66GZs stock. Slight OC TO 3.61GZs on stocki heatsink/cooler. Been doing some benchmarks on Everest 5.1 and usually top marks over i7965 extreme. At this OC temp still at 50deg but I think will wait fror better after market heatsink/cooler.
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;D This rig is out of sight. Totally awesome. 2.66GZs stock. Slight OC TO 3.61GZs on stocki heatsink/cooler. Been doing some benchmarks on Everest 5.1 and usually top marks over i7965 extreme. At this OC temp still at 50deg but I think will wait fror better after market heatsink/cooler.
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1 GHz isn't a slight OC :P
And I do hope it was fun ^__^
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;D This rig is out of sight. Totally awesome. 2.66GZs stock. Slight OC TO 3.61GZs on stocki heatsink/cooler. Been doing some benchmarks on Everest 5.1 and usually top marks over i7965 extreme. At this OC temp still at 50deg but I think will wait fror better after market heatsink/cooler.
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1 GHz isn't a slight OC :P
And I do hope it was fun ^__^
It`s lots of fun Quantum. It will go to 3.8GHz or better but probably with water cooling. Mobo stays around 39deg and CPU varies from 40-55 depending on OC.
good monitor program from Intel for voltage etc
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;D Ordered new Scythe Mugen-2 CPU heatsink cooler today.Not bad for £28 +vat and good cooling qualities.http://tech-reviews.co.uk/reviews/scythe-mugen-2-cooler/ (http://tech-reviews.co.uk/reviews/scythe-mugen-2-cooler/) I realize that I have to remove Mobo to put backing plate on, but its getting easier.lol. I am not quite sure yet if the single ATI 4870 graphics is as good as the 2x8800gt cards in SLI, but will do a swap over after I get new heatsink.
Would sure like to hear from other members who are upgrading, no matter how small or large. We can all learn from each other without being too technical.
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;D Got the new CPU heatsink cooler today, really big.lol. Need a new full tower case. Probably Coolermaster 1000 or Cosmos S. But pension day is just around the corner.
Did run present rig up to 3.93GHz for short period and great results on Everest benchmarks. The CPU does all the work for you, I have extra fans in this older case and highest temp during test was 66 deg. The cut off is 100 deg. Anyone got any ideas on PC cases??
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Accidently run up a bit on stock cooler. CPU CPU Clock Motherboard CPU CPU Clock Motherboard Chipset Memory CL-RCD-RP-RAS Read Speed
Core i7 920 3933 MHz Intel Smackover DX58SO X58 Triple DDR3-1433 7-7-7-16 CR1 18681 MB/s which is 4,000MB better than other posts
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;D Since we dont have many PC posts on components. I thought I would add another update to this thread. Rather than go for one of those monster full tower cases I have found a very spacious easy to use case. a mid tower, Coolermaster haf 922, many nice features,including a cut out on the mobo tray behind the processor to give room for changing back plates on heatsinks. Will have fun playing with with fan layouts.
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cases/867-coolermaster-haf-922-case (http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cases/867-coolermaster-haf-922-case) There are many reviews on this case and are positive. Its also much cheaper than big brother haf 932 and I can pick one up from £80-100 locally.
Have a look at link and let me know.tks
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;D Since we dont have many PC posts on components. I thought I would add another update to this thread. Rather than go for one of those monster full tower cases I have found a very spacious easy to use case. a mid tower, Coolermaster haf 922, many nice features,including a cut out on the mobo tray behind the processor to give room for changing back plates on heatsinks. Will have fun playing with with fan layouts.
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cases/867-coolermaster-haf-922-case (http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cases/867-coolermaster-haf-922-case) There are many reviews on this case and are positive. Its also much cheaper than big brother haf 932 and I can pick one up from £80-100 locally.
Have a look at link and let me know.tks
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........COOL.............LOL :D
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;D Since we dont have many PC posts on components. I thought I would add another update to this thread. Rather than go for one of those monster full tower cases I have found a very spacious easy to use case. a mid tower, Coolermaster haf 922, many nice features,including a cut out on the mobo tray behind the processor to give room for changing back plates on heatsinks. Will have fun playing with with fan layouts.
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cases/867-coolermaster-haf-922-case (http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cases/867-coolermaster-haf-922-case) There are many reviews on this case and are positive. Its also much cheaper than big brother haf 932 and I can pick one up from £80-100 locally.
Have a look at link and let me know.tks
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Hi Tex,
hehehehe .......at first I was looking for a beer tap thought is was some kinda dispenser or something ...... It's so "BIG" is that so you other won't be able to toss this one out the window ...... where do you feed the hamsters at ...... it's really a steamer trunk ..... right >:D
Fuzzy
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;D Of course its COOL Billy.lol.
The last one was sold ,so I ended up with the coolermaster haf 932 for less than £100. Not much time due to work, but I`m starting to put it together.
Anything to keep an old man happy. >:D And fuzzy I moved the hamsters to their proper cage, cant have any droppings in the new case.
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;D Finally got it together. Up and running. The coolermaster 932 with its big quiet fans are excellent, I am on it at the moment and very very quiet. Mobo temp 29 deg, CPU temp 39 deg after 30 min of being online. Running 3.5 GHz (stock 2.67GHz).
It`s to late tonight to do much more. Will give you more info as I move along. And dont worry fuzzy, its so cool inside this big case the hamster is enjoying itself. >:D
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Tex......yer don't have to have a super cooled PC to play the Ice Age movies [rolleyes]
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Tex......yer don't have to have a super cooled PC to play the Ice Age movies [rolleyes]
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Sorry I already melted all those movies >:D. I actually enjoyed them ;D Wifes birthday today, so havent had time to check out much more yet. At least it keeps me off the streets.lol
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Tex......yer don't have to have a super cooled PC to play the Ice Age movies [rolleyes]
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Sorry I already melted all those movies >:D. I actually enjoyed them ;D Wifes birthday today, so havent had time to check out much more yet. At least it keeps me off the streets.lol
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aaaaaaaw....wish her 'happy birthday' from me will yer Tex ;D
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aaaaaaaw....wish her 'happy birthday' from me will yer Tex ;D
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Anne says tks.and could you pls loan your bus pass, so she can come over and visit, She will shake yer e`rrr hand. >:D
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;D Another little update on the i7 processor and DX58SO mobo.
When trying to install the very large Mugen 2 heatsink to the back plate I found I was short on one screw to fasten. So instead I used the Nexus Low 7000 heatsink to the same plate. This is a low profile unit, only 7cm high with lots of copper + fan (brilliant). OC to 3.675 MHz says Everest 3.83MHz says Intel. Temps at idle, Mobo 33 deg C CPU 36 deg C. The big fans in the Coolermaster HAF 932 case with a 140 exhaust fan do a great job. Under load the temps are mobo 35deg and CPU 48-50 deg. Run Prime 95 for 4 hrs and passed on all tests.
Ran test on 3D Mark Vantage and results.
12,538 marks
GPU 10,130
CPU 43,728 (yes)This is using my 2x8800GT cards in SLI. 600/900 OC to 646/ 926. instead of the single ATI 4870 512Mb Running very stable, and I`m wondering what 2x 4870 cards will do?
PS still looking for a screw for Mugens, >:D
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this muggins is not sending you any screws Tex [slap]
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this muggins is not sending you any screws Tex [slap]
;D you will not believe how hard it is to get the screw that I need. Tried a few electrical and PC stores with no luck. Might have to e-mail Mugen for some help. Do you think there might be age discrimation involved???
Still running at 3.65GHz and all temps under 51 deg. If I can find the extra missing screw ,will be able to try out the better Mugen 2 heatsink and bring temps down.
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;D Good news, I`ve found the screw I was after. 50 of them at Maplin for £2.99.
So I will once again remove mobo and install Mugen 2 heatsink.
The present heatsink Nexus 7000 low profile is excellent and for those of you with any interest, the following are present temps while running 3.65MHz on i7 920 cpu (stock 2.67MHz}
Mobo 35deg C
CPU 39 deg C
4Xcores 40-44 deg C
GPU Ambient 38 deg C (2x8800GT cards in SLI slightly overclocked}
HD 30 DEG c.
All in Coolermaster haf 932 case
So, will make the changeover after supper and do some tests.
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;D Lots of good news tonight. Just bought my second Sapphire ATI HD4870 on Ebay tonight for £58,13. The seller is only 1/2 hr away and I can collect in person. Now I can try crossfire instead of SLI (nvidia). At present running 1x 4870 @3.35MHz with a little extra 80mm fan on Mugen 2 heatsink. All temps are below 39deg,Mobo 29deg/CPU34deg and all cores 37-39 deg after 1 hour, Used Antec formula 5 silver paste which seems to have bedded in and temps are excellent even while stressing using prime 5 for 2 hours, and using latest Everest and" real temp" to check. Presently waiting for a new slimline 120mm fan(only 12mm thick) to take over from the little 80mm fan which has only 2 wires and runs 100% at all times.
Having fun .
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keep up the good work Tex....lol