CKPinson
12-05-2009, 03:26 PM
With my pc dying recently I've been forced to usa a laptop at home (celeron YUCK) So I was pricing out my build and ready to buy my combo i7 920, x58 MOB (Asus P6T SE, Rampage II, or Asus P6T Deluxe... others to choose from), Corsair PSU, OCZ Ram (6GB for now), and New Case big enough for the Honkin GPUs out nowadays, as far as GPU eith Geforce 2xx or ATI 5xxx (will figure that out.
Honestly I have no clue about enclosures, I had a Thermal Take Tsunami (excellent quality but old and tight).
Oh and I need Windows 7. Probably Pro version, haven't checked the differences.
@ ZipZoomFly I did a real quick build and got:
OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB PC3-12800+ (DDR3-1600+) Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009623) ZZF# 10009623
$146.99 $146.99
INTEL BX80601920 Core i7-920 2.66GHz Intel QPI 4.80 GT/s Socket 1366 Desktop Processor Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009642) ZZF# 10009642
$288.99 $288.99
ASUS P6T SE Intel X58 Core i7 Extreme/Core i7 Socket 1366 PC3-16000 (DDR3-2000) ATX Motherboard Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10010451) ZZF# 10010451
$201.99 $201.99
WESTERN DIGITAL WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA 7200 RPM 32MB Buffer Hard Drive Bulk (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10008824)ZZF# 10008824
$108.99 $108.99
COOLER MASTER RC-330-KKN1-GP Elite 330 Mid Tower Case (Black) Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=141815) ZZF# 141815
$47.99 $47.99
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W SLI/CrossFire Active Power Supply Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009821) ZZF# 10009821
$135.99 $135.99
MICROSOFT Windows 7 Professional 64bit DVD FQC-00765 (Full Version) Single-Pack OEM (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011182) ZZF# 10011182
$132.99 $132.99
For a total of $1063.93 including shipping (5-7 days free).
@Newegg.com I got:
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021)Item #: N82E16811129021 Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#45)-$40.00 Instant
$139.99 $99.99 1
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433)Item #: N82E16822148433 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#44)-$10.00 Instant
$99.99 $89.99 1
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006)Item #: N82E16817139006 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#44)-$70.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card17-139-006 (http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/Corsair10MIRsDec01Dec3109lt12a.pdf)
$179.99 $109.99 1
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224)Item #: N82E16820145224 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#41)
$258.99 1
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758)Item #: N82E16832116758 Return Policy: Software Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#27)
$139.99 1
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.303802)Item #: N82E16819115202 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#39)
ECS X58B-A2 Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.303802)Item #: N82E16813135243
-$39.00 Combo
$21.00 Mail-in Rebate13-135-243 (http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/ECS24MIRsDec1Dec1509jh28.pdf)
$478.98 $439.98
For a total of $1168.39 including Shipping:(29.46)
Keep in mind the above don't include GPUs
Or XI Computers which includes the Geforce 250 card but haven't decided:
@Xi®Computer Corp.
980 Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673.
Tel: 800-432-0486, (949) 498-0858 Fax: (949) 498-0257
QUOTATION#: 237173Date:12/5/09 Jupiter, Florida 33458
US
Xi® MTowers are: CADalyst HR & AllStars, PC World Best Buy 2007/2008.Xi® MTower™ IGE-SLI™ Gamer EditionBase Price: $1,139.00
00019Xi® MTower™ IGE-SLI™ Gamer Edition (Base Configuration)$1,139.00
01533Intel® Core™ i7 920 2.66GHz 8MB Shared L3 Cache 1x4.8GT/s QPI Quad-Core VT EM64TIncl. w/ Base
021963072MB Patriot™ Viper 9-9-9-24 DDR3 @1333MHz 3x1024 Triple Rank Interleave w/Heat Spread (Core i7 MoBo only)Incl. w/ Base
04351nVidia® EVGA/XFX GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 PCIe SLI-Ready Dual Head 2xDVI-I HDTVIncl. w/ Base
05015No Monitor($140.00)03124320GB 7200RPM WD SATAII 300MB/s 16MB Cache 9ms avg. seekIncl. w/ Base
17012HD Ctrl. According To Motherboard and HD Type SelectedIncl. w/ Base06019DVD 16x40x ReaderIncl. w/ Base
09007On-Board sound as per selected motherboard specificationsIncl. w/ Base12001Network connection accordingly to motherboard selectedIncl. w/ Base
13017No Keyboard($8.00)14001No mouse($8.00)16084Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Edition 64Bit on DVD (32Bit avail. on request)$59.00
22210EVGA® X58 SLI® Micro -Intel® X58-2xPCIe 16x-Triple Channel DDR3 1333-1600+-1Gb Ethernet-6xSATA3Gb RAID 0/1/10/5-1394-Digital Audio-8CH-S/PDIF-Free Eleet-2xSLI/CrossFireIncl. w/ Base
44027650W OCZ™ Z-Series™ Quiet BB 12cm Fan 88%-efficient Active PFC ULIncl. w/ Base
18001Standard Xi Warranty w/Express Advance Parts Replacement, One Year on System, Mfg. on MonitorIncl. w/ Base
27119Xi® MTower™ 1x25cm Monster Fan + 2x12cm Quiet Fans -Front Grid-2x Front USB+e-SATA -Enermax® ECA3052 Chakra™-5x 5 1/4" 5x 3 1/2"$15.00Sub Total:
$1,057.00
Less Discount [4%]:
$1,014.72
Shipping:
$78.05
Total Each:
$1,092.77
Quantity: 1 Total Delivered: $1,092.77
and last but not least the HP e9280t Elite: (however I've heard bad things about the Motherboard in this, don't know if that's only the older models or if they fixed it plus I've heard the omitted the O/C abilities in the Bios)
Operating systemGenuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_0','0');)
ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-920 processor [2.66GHz, 1MB L2 + 8MB shared L3 cache] (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_1','1');)Memory8GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM [4 DIMMs] (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_2','2');)
Hard driveFREE UPGRADE! 750GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive from 640GB (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_3','3');)
Graphics card1GB ATI Radeon HD 4650 [DVI, HDMI, VGA] (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_4','4');)
Primary optical driveLightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_5','6');)
NetworkingIntegrated 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet, No wireless LAN (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_7','8');)
Front Productivity Ports15-in-1 memory card reader, 1 USB, 1394, (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_8','9');)TV Tuner (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_9','10');)Sound CardIntegrated 7.1 channel sound with front audio ports (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_10','11');)
Keyboard and MouseHP multimedia keyboard and HP optical mouse (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_12','13');)
Productivity softwareMicrosoft(R) Works 9.0 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_15','16');)
For a total of $1,144.87
Although the HP has more RAM and a larger capacity HDD it's tough, I'm thinking XI Computers will be the best expecially since they'll even allow you to customize your case. What do you guys think- Keep in mind that I still need to get GPU's for the self builds: Whoever said selfbuilds were cheaper was poorly mistaken unless you skimp!
Honestly I have no clue about enclosures, I had a Thermal Take Tsunami (excellent quality but old and tight).
Oh and I need Windows 7. Probably Pro version, haven't checked the differences.
@ ZipZoomFly I did a real quick build and got:
OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB PC3-12800+ (DDR3-1600+) Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009623) ZZF# 10009623
$146.99 $146.99
INTEL BX80601920 Core i7-920 2.66GHz Intel QPI 4.80 GT/s Socket 1366 Desktop Processor Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009642) ZZF# 10009642
$288.99 $288.99
ASUS P6T SE Intel X58 Core i7 Extreme/Core i7 Socket 1366 PC3-16000 (DDR3-2000) ATX Motherboard Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10010451) ZZF# 10010451
$201.99 $201.99
WESTERN DIGITAL WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA 7200 RPM 32MB Buffer Hard Drive Bulk (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10008824)ZZF# 10008824
$108.99 $108.99
COOLER MASTER RC-330-KKN1-GP Elite 330 Mid Tower Case (Black) Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=141815) ZZF# 141815
$47.99 $47.99
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W SLI/CrossFire Active Power Supply Retail (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009821) ZZF# 10009821
$135.99 $135.99
MICROSOFT Windows 7 Professional 64bit DVD FQC-00765 (Full Version) Single-Pack OEM (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011182) ZZF# 10011182
$132.99 $132.99
For a total of $1063.93 including shipping (5-7 days free).
@Newegg.com I got:
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021)Item #: N82E16811129021 Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#45)-$40.00 Instant
$139.99 $99.99 1
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433)Item #: N82E16822148433 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#44)-$10.00 Instant
$99.99 $89.99 1
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006)Item #: N82E16817139006 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#44)-$70.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card17-139-006 (http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/Corsair10MIRsDec01Dec3109lt12a.pdf)
$179.99 $109.99 1
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224)Item #: N82E16820145224 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#41)
$258.99 1
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758)Item #: N82E16832116758 Return Policy: Software Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#27)
$139.99 1
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.303802)Item #: N82E16819115202 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy (http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx#39)
ECS X58B-A2 Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.303802)Item #: N82E16813135243
-$39.00 Combo
$21.00 Mail-in Rebate13-135-243 (http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/ECS24MIRsDec1Dec1509jh28.pdf)
$478.98 $439.98
For a total of $1168.39 including Shipping:(29.46)
Keep in mind the above don't include GPUs
Or XI Computers which includes the Geforce 250 card but haven't decided:
@Xi®Computer Corp.
980 Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673.
Tel: 800-432-0486, (949) 498-0858 Fax: (949) 498-0257
QUOTATION#: 237173Date:12/5/09 Jupiter, Florida 33458
US
Xi® MTowers are: CADalyst HR & AllStars, PC World Best Buy 2007/2008.Xi® MTower™ IGE-SLI™ Gamer EditionBase Price: $1,139.00
00019Xi® MTower™ IGE-SLI™ Gamer Edition (Base Configuration)$1,139.00
01533Intel® Core™ i7 920 2.66GHz 8MB Shared L3 Cache 1x4.8GT/s QPI Quad-Core VT EM64TIncl. w/ Base
021963072MB Patriot™ Viper 9-9-9-24 DDR3 @1333MHz 3x1024 Triple Rank Interleave w/Heat Spread (Core i7 MoBo only)Incl. w/ Base
04351nVidia® EVGA/XFX GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 PCIe SLI-Ready Dual Head 2xDVI-I HDTVIncl. w/ Base
05015No Monitor($140.00)03124320GB 7200RPM WD SATAII 300MB/s 16MB Cache 9ms avg. seekIncl. w/ Base
17012HD Ctrl. According To Motherboard and HD Type SelectedIncl. w/ Base06019DVD 16x40x ReaderIncl. w/ Base
09007On-Board sound as per selected motherboard specificationsIncl. w/ Base12001Network connection accordingly to motherboard selectedIncl. w/ Base
13017No Keyboard($8.00)14001No mouse($8.00)16084Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Edition 64Bit on DVD (32Bit avail. on request)$59.00
22210EVGA® X58 SLI® Micro -Intel® X58-2xPCIe 16x-Triple Channel DDR3 1333-1600+-1Gb Ethernet-6xSATA3Gb RAID 0/1/10/5-1394-Digital Audio-8CH-S/PDIF-Free Eleet-2xSLI/CrossFireIncl. w/ Base
44027650W OCZ™ Z-Series™ Quiet BB 12cm Fan 88%-efficient Active PFC ULIncl. w/ Base
18001Standard Xi Warranty w/Express Advance Parts Replacement, One Year on System, Mfg. on MonitorIncl. w/ Base
27119Xi® MTower™ 1x25cm Monster Fan + 2x12cm Quiet Fans -Front Grid-2x Front USB+e-SATA -Enermax® ECA3052 Chakra™-5x 5 1/4" 5x 3 1/2"$15.00Sub Total:
$1,057.00
Less Discount [4%]:
$1,014.72
Shipping:
$78.05
Total Each:
$1,092.77
Quantity: 1 Total Delivered: $1,092.77
and last but not least the HP e9280t Elite: (however I've heard bad things about the Motherboard in this, don't know if that's only the older models or if they fixed it plus I've heard the omitted the O/C abilities in the Bios)
Operating systemGenuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_0','0');)
ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-920 processor [2.66GHz, 1MB L2 + 8MB shared L3 cache] (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_1','1');)Memory8GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM [4 DIMMs] (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_2','2');)
Hard driveFREE UPGRADE! 750GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive from 640GB (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_3','3');)
Graphics card1GB ATI Radeon HD 4650 [DVI, HDMI, VGA] (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_4','4');)
Primary optical driveLightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_5','6');)
NetworkingIntegrated 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet, No wireless LAN (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_7','8');)
Front Productivity Ports15-in-1 memory card reader, 1 USB, 1394, (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_8','9');)TV Tuner (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_9','10');)Sound CardIntegrated 7.1 channel sound with front audio ports (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_10','11');)
Keyboard and MouseHP multimedia keyboard and HP optical mouse (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_12','13');)
Productivity softwareMicrosoft(R) Works 9.0 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/javascript<b></b>:_tabBar.moveToTab('tab0','m_c_15','16');)
For a total of $1,144.87
Although the HP has more RAM and a larger capacity HDD it's tough, I'm thinking XI Computers will be the best expecially since they'll even allow you to customize your case. What do you guys think- Keep in mind that I still need to get GPU's for the self builds: Whoever said selfbuilds were cheaper was poorly mistaken unless you skimp!