Need help with new PC (currently: Notebook from 2007)
greentooth
I know there are several similar threads, but I don´t want to take over somebody´s thread.
I´m kinda lost. I´m not into PC hardware, but the last couple of days I´ve been reading and researching everything I can get. I´ve built a machine based on the "700-800"- thread here.
My current machine is from 2007 and so outdated, it´s not even worth mentioning.
I have now components I can use, so I need everything new.
Basically, I want 8GB+ and a decent quad, GTX660 and Bluray drive. That´s all I can say.
My current configuration can be senn in the picture and it´s 816 (1090USD) but I try to cut it down. I just don´t know where. I know the i7 3770 is quite popular, but are there cheaper alternatives? I mean, currently I´m using an old 2,4 dualcore, so any quad would be a great improvement.
Again, I´m really lost and I need help.
I´m kinda lost. I´m not into PC hardware, but the last couple of days I´ve been reading and researching everything I can get. I´ve built a machine based on the "700-800"- thread here.
My current machine is from 2007 and so outdated, it´s not even worth mentioning.
I have now components I can use, so I need everything new.
Basically, I want 8GB+ and a decent quad, GTX660 and Bluray drive. That´s all I can say.
My current configuration can be senn in the picture and it´s 816 (1090USD) but I try to cut it down. I just don´t know where. I know the i7 3770 is quite popular, but are there cheaper alternatives? I mean, currently I´m using an old 2,4 dualcore, so any quad would be a great improvement.
Again, I´m really lost and I need help.
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I´ve changed the cooler to a cheaper one.
And currently I am using an external 1TB that has 230gb left, so 2TB is fine.
But I´ve changed the i7 to a Xeon 1230 v2, is that ok? It saves me 50€s.
But just keep in mind, your GPU, PSU, hard drive, case fans etc, might end up making more noise than your CPU. So going quiet is really an entire system thing, not just the cpu fan.
Switching to the Xeon is ok?
an odd way to combat noise but you could get very long cords and simply put your desktop away from your monitor / keyboard / etc. You can get extenders for most components. Also, you can buy fan controllers to turn down the speed when not dealing with heat problems / heavy work loads.
Good luck
C86G: From what I understand the Xeons are the same as the I7 but without the onboard video stuff, so if you're going with a dedicated GPU, get a Xeon.
Xeon + GTX660 = ok?
I reckon we need a master thread; people are frequently building. (I'm building again myself) :poly136:
I kinda regret putting an i7 3770 in a Z board... seems like a waste. If you can spring for a i7 3770K I would recommend that; or, maybe even drop down to an unlocked i5?
You might also want to wait for the Haswell chips.
How much gigs do I need for... let´s say 1 or 2 versions of 3Ds Max, 1 or 2 versions of Zbrush, Photoshop, Win 7?
Probably just 128GB for just those programs, but if you're planning on installing some games, bump up to a 256GB.
You dont want to be running out of space on your windows drive really.
Also, if this isnt for gaming, i would drop down your GFX card specs a bit and invest that money into more ram, or a slightly better quality mobo.
Ind if you are buying an Intel chip that comes with a cooler, you are pretty much fine running with that unless you are going to OC. Thing is , if the CPU is mid range, the benifits from OCing dont seem to outweigh the risks,
My 2p