Need Help in building my new Gaming Rig

Sid_gamer · 07-02-2010, 12:36 PM

I want to buy a PC mainly for gaming purposes and my budget is Rs.75,000 ;
I made the following config for it:
Intel Core i7- 920,
MSI X58 Pro motherboard,
6 Gb Kingston Hyper-X DDR3 Trichannel Kit,
Zotac Ge-Force GTX 260 AMP 2 GPU,
Seagate 7200.12 1 Tb HDD,
Cooler Master Silent Pro M600 PSU,
AOC-2236vW Monitor,
LG DVD Writer,
Creative Inspire- A500 Speakers,
Logitech MX-518 Mouse.

Do I need to make any changes in this config ? if yes then can anyone please suggest an alternative ?

**asingh** · 07-02-2010, 12:43 PM

Change the following:

1. GPU : Get a HD5850 or 5870.
2. PSU : Get a Corsair 550W.
3. Monitor : Get a Samsung or DELL of same size. You might manage a 24" too.

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I had suggested this, but it is without monitor. You can of course change things.

Nehalem Core i7 920 : 14145
Corsair CMPSU-550VX : 5565
PowerColor HD5850 1GB DDR5 : 16144
Corsair TR3X6G - 1333C9 6GB Kit : 8405
Coolermaster HAF 932 : 8992
Gigabyte GA-EX58UD3R : 11275
1TB HDD : ~ 4500

Sid_gamer · 07-02-2010, 01:06 PM

Thanks..
Can you please tell me whether Kingston HyperX RAM 6Gb Kit (2Gb x 3 modules) of 1600 MHz will work properly on MSI-X58 Pro Motherboard with Intel Core-i7 920 on it ??
Waiting for an urgent reply...

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I plan to go SLI for this system in future so will 600 watts be enough ??

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Is a high end 2.1 channel speaker system better than an entry level 5.1 channel system????

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Is a high end 2.1 channel speaker system better than an entry level 5.1 channel system????

**asingh** · 07-02-2010, 02:27 PM

Yes it will. See below.

For SLI keep 750W. I did Xfire on 650W, but it is pushing it tight. You can if you want to. 2.1 is 2.1 channels. 5.1 will give you more satellites. Depends what you want.

Sid_gamer · 07-02-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by asigh

Yes it will. See below.

For SLI keep 750W. I did Xfire on 650W, but it is pushing it tight. You can if you want to. 2.1 is 2.1 channels. 5.1 will give you more satellites. Depends what you want.

Thanks...But 1600 MHz has a * on it which says When overclocked....Can it work without OC'ing..??

**asingh** · 07-02-2010, 09:45 PM

It cannot. You will need to change RAM timings and adjust the respective voltage. Also DRAM:FSB ratios would need to be modified. Pure OC. So get an OC board.

Sid_gamer · 07-02-2010, 10:12 PM

What if I go for Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P, will it be better than MSI X58 Pro..Please Suggest as I am going to take the whole system tomorrow afternoon..(I Read lots of reviews of both but i m still confused)....

**asingh** · 07-02-2010, 10:26 PM

Get the Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P. Layout is better. So how the mezzanine PCI.Ex16 is so close to the RAM slots on the MSI X58 Pro. Feature wise both are same. Also the board cooling looks better on the Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P. Though how much is the price differential.

Sid_gamer · 07-02-2010, 10:33 PM

And i guess the Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P supports RAM Modules of upto 2000 Mhz...But does it also need OC'ing ??

**asingh** · 07-02-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Support for DDR3 2100+/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules.

You would need to make changes which equals OC.

Sid_gamer · 08-02-2010, 10:41 AM

Please suggest me a good RAM for MSI X58 PRO....It should work without OC'ing...My budget for the RAM is 9500 INR...

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If Anyone else has any suggestions for my Rig then they're welcome...

**asingh** · 08-02-2010, 10:58 AM

^^
The board you are getting, is meant to do that. Make system changes, so the RAM is optimized. Whats eating you..?

Sid_gamer · 08-02-2010, 11:09 AM

^^
Ok so u mean to say that if i make some system changes in the BIOS then the RAM will work ....Will it be easy to do that??.....(Sorry for asking so much about this but I am a novice in OC'ing)...

**asingh** · 08-02-2010, 11:28 AM

^^
Yes it is quite easy. No issues. When you OC the processor, that is when things get complex. For your RAM to run at 2000Mhz or what ever it is rated..

1. Go to the BIOS.
2. Change the FSB : DRAM ratio so it matches EPP.
3. Change the timings. (listed on the RAM)
4. Change the voltage. (listed on the RAM)
5. Commit changes, restart.

Sid_gamer · 08-02-2010, 05:13 PM

^^
I think i should go for water cooling in this rig....What do u suggest????
Is corsair H50 Hydro good, or should i install a totally custom water cooler??

**asingh** · 08-02-2010, 06:28 PM

Doubt you will need water cooling. Just get a OEM HSF.

**Sam** · 08-02-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid_gamer

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I think i should go for water cooling in this rig....What do u suggest????
Is corsair H50 Hydro good, or should i install a totally custom water cooler??

why u pushing so much into proccy OC & cooling land, when u should mainly concerned about GFX card setup if u building an gaming rip rather than an Benchmark Rig. Spend more where its necessary. Get a Dell/Benq/Samsung 24" + HD5870. & then game on it. asigh gt 2 X HD4890 in CFX so 1 single HD5870 should perform equally as both setup cost almost same. U good to go with a core i5 + H55.

**asingh** · 08-02-2010, 07:38 PM

He is going for X58/i7/HD5870. It will rip the pants off my system any day.

**Sam** · 08-02-2010, 08:16 PM

^^still u created a fantastic gaming rig. his main advantage wil be i7. though 6Gb ram wil have its own side effect.

**asingh** · 09-02-2010, 09:50 AM

^^
Meaning bad or good, the 6 GB of RAM.

Sid_gamer · 09-02-2010, 10:36 AM

I hope the side effect will be good...My fingers are crossed....

**asingh** · 09-02-2010, 10:52 AM

It will..has too. The X58 is meant for 3 sticks -- tri-channel. Will OC nice too. No instability, at all.

Sid_gamer · 09-02-2010, 12:11 PM

^^
Is Corsair TR3X6G1333C9 (XMS3) a high performance and overclockable RAM ???

ashu888ashu888 · 09-02-2010, 12:47 PM

^^

yes, it is a really good OCing RAM module, i hv Corsair TR3X3G 1333Mhz RAM the only difference b/w ur and mine is tat i hv 3X1GB and u will be having 6X1GB sticks..

and yes, the FVGA's X58 mobo is a beast mobo wen it comes to OCing and its way too stable.., MSi is good too but Evga is above it by far..

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**asingh** · 09-02-2010, 12:57 PM

Instead of him getting 6 sticks of 1 GB each, would it not be better to get 3 sticks of 2 GB each. And keep 3 slots free for future upgrades, and have 6 GB.

Just checked:
Corsair TR3X6G1333C9 is 3x2.

@Sid:
Get one concept clear. RAM can be OC'ed but it is difficult. In the sense, to get it above the specified EPP rating. Yes, to get it @ 1333MHz @ latencies of 9-9-9-24, you will OC, but not literally. You are running it at the settings it has been tested and verified at. Now if you get it > 1333Mhz, that is PURE OC for the RAM. Hope am making sense. This Corsair TR3X6G1333C9 is good. Corsair seriously kicks a**, be it PSUs or RAM.