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geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 15:26

hi all

my friend has recently noticed my aptitued for computers and has asked me to build him a PC for the same price as a 27 inch imac (i.e. the range topping one) or less. i've come up with this so far. he will not be using it for gaming so thats why i chose the 5770 as it still leaves that door open if he chooses to. he is a musician so i put in the good sound card.

case-coolmaster cosmos s
mobo-asus p6t se
cpu- core i7 920
cpu cooler- corsair h50
ram-6gb corsair 1600mhz
graphics-asus 5770
psu-be quiet dp pro 650 watt
hdd-1tb wd caviar black
od-samsung 24x dvd-wr
sound card-fatal1ty pro

basically its a MAC KILLER but with out the small size.

any tips/suggestions welcome.

bagman · 31st Oct 2009, 15:43

change the hdd to samsung f3 1tb and for sound card get the asus xonar d2x it dosen't have any driver issues and sounds better

Kyocera · 31st Oct 2009, 16:34

The price span for a 27" Mac is quite big; on top,, I do not know, if I must put in also a monitor, keyboard, mouse....

more info, please.......

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 16:39

no dont worry i've accounted for the monitor and keyboard/mouse and speakers.

i was also wondering if you know if there is a quieter case for the same kind of money.

has also said he did not mind if the monitor was smaller than 27" as the only reason he would have gone for one is because of the parts anyway, so i went for the 24" ACER V243 HBD. As i said he is a musician so speakers i went for the logitech x540 5.1 set. keyboard and mouse he isn't fussed so went for the microsoft cordless desktop 6000.

palorx · 31st Oct 2009, 16:41

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Originally Posted by geoboy333

no dont worry i've accounted for the monitor and keyboard/mouse and speakers.

i was also wondering if you know if there is a quieter case for the same kind of money.

has also said he did not mind if the monitor was smaller than 27" as the only reason he would have gone for one is because of the parts anyway, so i went for the 24" ACER V243 HBD. As i said he is a musician so speakers i went for the logitech x540 5.1 set. keyboard and mouse he isn't fussed so went for the microsoft cordless desktop 6000.

Are you going to be OC/ing this for him? If not then might be an idea to get one of the new lga1156 i&'s witht eh higher turbo boost rating.

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 16:51

i probably am going to OC it but not at first. will stick with the 920.

does anyone know a tv card thats compatible with windows 7 (DVB-T)

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 17:08

right, i think i've come to a design i like

Case - Coolmaster Cosmos RC-1000 silent
Mobo - ASUS P6T SE
CPU - Core i7 920
CPU cooler - Corsair H50
RAM - corsair 6GB 1600Mhz
Graphics - Asus HD5770
Sound card - Asus Xonar D2 ultra fidelity
HDD - samsung F3 1TB
PSU - Be Quiet 650W
2x sharkoon 1000 golfball fan 19Db
OS - windows 7 HP 64 bit
extras

monitor - Acer 24" 243HDB
Keyboard/Mouse - logitech Wave wireless desktop
speakers - Logitech X540 5.1
tv card - ????
2m DVI cable

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 17:28

d2 or d2X anyone?

Kyocera · 31st Oct 2009, 17:55

Okey, the keyboard is pure garbage (his fingers will suffer). I have tried it in the shop, and I could make something better from yoghurt containers.

I would take an another monitor (bad choice).

Speakers, well, they cost a lot; what about a home surround system? does he have one? we might connect....

That case is nice; however for the price I would advice something better; an ACTS 840?? in black?

Kyocera · 31st Oct 2009, 18:49

Monitor 231Wmi (an IPS display)
http://www.ballicom.co.uk/not-shown-...d.p477158.html

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyocera

That case is nice; however for the price I would advice something better; an ACTS 840?? in black?

the 840 just doesn't have the wow factor though and he likes that. also, is the 840 quiet, as, if im gonna be spending 30 quid more i want it to be 30 quid better.

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 19:09

how about this keyboard & mouse
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Logit...lver-UK-Retail

Combinho · 31st Oct 2009, 19:10

I'd go for the same as Kyocera, but with a few small changes; a Titan Fenrir for cooling instead and a Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB drive. Also, 1600MHz DDR3 would be a bit quicker and help OCing and is not much more expensive.

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 19:12

would the silverstone raven be a viable choice quiet wize

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Combinho

I'd go for the same as Kyocera, but with a few small changes; a Titan Fenrir for cooling instead and a Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB drive. Also, 1600MHz DDR3 would be a bit quicker and help OCing and is not much more expensive.

thats not my design thats some one elses mine is the one wiv my name nest to it.

Kyocera · 31st Oct 2009, 19:27

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Originally Posted by geoboy333

the 840 just doesn't have the wow factor though and he likes that. also, is the 840 quiet, as, if im gonna be spending 30 quid more i want it to be 30 quid better.

ATCS 840 is amazing!!! an quieter, better performing, better made, and it's WOW when it's in front of you!!
I black!!!

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/6GB-(...d-CAS-9-9-9-24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Combinho

I'd go for the same as Kyocera, but with a few small changes; a Titan Fenrir for cooling instead and a Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB drive. Also, 1600MHz DDR3 would be a bit quicker and help OCing and is not much more expensive.

Thanks rocking pussy cat!!!
I have no idea how that memory finished inside!! I'm sure I have selected the 1.600 MHZ. And I usually verify..... Never happened before...
Okay, i7 works on low speeds, so it's just ditto on Intel's advice.

(and has low timings).

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cas...assic-review/1

Seagate discs are from a specialist, not a company making vacuum cleaners and similar; I prefer Seagate. (also more reliable).

Titan Fenrir, or Scythe Mugen 2 (Mugen 2 much more performing-one of top coolers on the market, but huge). cheaper solution.

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoboy333

would the silverstone raven be a viable choice quiet wize

Silverstone Raven 2 is quiet, some reviews are giving it awards, some are making critics about not cooling the motherboard enough....
It's excellent, I think.
There is even HAF 922!!! one of my favorites!!!! a real candy!!!

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 19:29

new

case - coolmaster cosmos RC-1000 silent (find something better for the same price and i might change)
mobo - asus p6t SE
cpu - core i7 920
cpu cooler - corsair H50
RAM - corsair 6GB 1600Mhz
graphics - Asus HD5770
soundcard - Asus xonar D2 or D2X (help me decide)
HDD - samsung F3 1TB
PSU - corsair HX750 (you may think its bad but i got it and it works in my rig)
2x sharkoon 1000 golfball 19Db fans (120mm)
OS- Windows 7 HP 64 bit

extras
monitor - LG W2361V full HD
keyboard mouse - logitech LX710 wireless desktop
speakers - logitech X540
tv card- ????
2m DVI cable

Kyocera · 31st Oct 2009, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoboy333

thats not my design thats some one elses mine is the one wiv my name nest to it.

????????

Combinho · 31st Oct 2009, 19:30

The Spinpoint F1s are excellent Hard Drives, fast and reliable. I've got one, and a fair few members of the forums do too, IIRC, and have heard nothing but good things. I'd say it's fair to assume that the F3s are the same.

geoboy333 · 31st Oct 2009, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Kyocera

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sorry hadn't refreshed the page

31st Oct 2009, 15:26	#1
geoboy333 Me Like PC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 78	New build for friend hi all my friend has recently noticed my aptitued for computers and has asked me to build him a PC for the same price as a 27 inch imac (i.e. the range topping one) or less. i've come up with this so far. he will not be using it for gaming so thats why i chose the 5770 as it still leaves that door open if he chooses to. he is a musician so i put in the good sound card. case-coolmaster cosmos s mobo-asus p6t se cpu- core i7 920 cpu cooler- corsair h50 ram-6gb corsair 1600mhz graphics-asus 5770 psu-be quiet dp pro 650 watt hdd-1tb wd caviar black od-samsung 24x dvd-wr sound card-fatal1ty pro basically its a MAC KILLER but with out the small size. any tips/suggestions welcome.

31st Oct 2009, 15:43	#2
bagman Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ipswich Posts: 1,449	change the hdd to samsung f3 1tb and for sound card get the asus xonar d2x it dosen't have any driver issues and sounds better __________________ q6600 water cooled/msi p45 platinum/1gb dominator and 2gb giel/8800gt/nzxt panzerbox/vx550w corsair

31st Oct 2009, 18:49	#10
Kyocera The Garden of Evil Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 585	Monitor 231Wmi (an IPS display) http://www.ballicom.co.uk/not-shown-...d.p477158.html Last edited by Kyocera; 31st Oct 2009 at 18:57.

31st Oct 2009, 16:34	#3
Kyocera The Garden of Evil Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 585	The price span for a 27" Mac is quite big; on top,, I do not know, if I must put in also a monitor, keyboard, mouse.... more info, please.......

31st Oct 2009, 16:39	#4
geoboy333 Me Like PC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 78	no dont worry i've accounted for the monitor and keyboard/mouse and speakers. i was also wondering if you know if there is a quieter case for the same kind of money. has also said he did not mind if the monitor was smaller than 27" as the only reason he would have gone for one is because of the parts anyway, so i went for the 24" ACER V243 HBD. As i said he is a musician so speakers i went for the logitech x540 5.1 set. keyboard and mouse he isn't fussed so went for the microsoft cordless desktop 6000.

31st Oct 2009, 16:51	#6
geoboy333 Me Like PC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 78	i probably am going to OC it but not at first. will stick with the 920. does anyone know a tv card thats compatible with windows 7 (DVB-T)

31st Oct 2009, 17:08	#7
geoboy333 Me Like PC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 78	right, i think i've come to a design i like Case - Coolmaster Cosmos RC-1000 silent Mobo - ASUS P6T SE CPU - Core i7 920 CPU cooler - Corsair H50 RAM - corsair 6GB 1600Mhz Graphics - Asus HD5770 Sound card - Asus Xonar D2 ultra fidelity HDD - samsung F3 1TB PSU - Be Quiet 650W 2x sharkoon 1000 golfball fan 19Db OS - windows 7 HP 64 bit extras monitor - Acer 24" 243HDB Keyboard/Mouse - logitech Wave wireless desktop speakers - Logitech X540 5.1 tv card - ???? 2m DVI cable

31st Oct 2009, 17:28	#8
geoboy333 Me Like PC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 78	d2 or d2X anyone?

31st Oct 2009, 17:55	#9
Kyocera The Garden of Evil Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 585	Okey, the keyboard is pure garbage (his fingers will suffer). I have tried it in the shop, and I could make something better from yoghurt containers. I would take an another monitor (bad choice). Speakers, well, they cost a lot; what about a home surround system? does he have one? we might connect.... That case is nice; however for the price I would advice something better; an ACTS 840?? in black?

31st Oct 2009, 19:09	#12
geoboy333 Me Like PC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 78	how about this keyboard & mouse http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Logit...lver-UK-Retail

31st Oct 2009, 19:12	#14
geoboy333 Me Like PC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 78	would the silverstone raven be a viable choice quiet wize

31st Oct 2009, 19:29	#17
geoboy333 Me Like PC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 78	new case - coolmaster cosmos RC-1000 silent (find something better for the same price and i might change) mobo - asus p6t SE cpu - core i7 920 cpu cooler - corsair H50 RAM - corsair 6GB 1600Mhz graphics - Asus HD5770 soundcard - Asus xonar D2 or D2X (help me decide) HDD - samsung F3 1TB PSU - corsair HX750 (you may think its bad but i got it and it works in my rig) 2x sharkoon 1000 golfball 19Db fans (120mm) OS- Windows 7 HP 64 bit extras monitor - LG W2361V full HD keyboard mouse - logitech LX710 wireless desktop speakers - logitech X540 tv card- ???? 2m DVI cable