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[Zimbardo]

anyone familiar with this SSD?

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60232&vpn=SSDSA2CW120G310&manufacture=Intel

Intel 320 Series GEN3 120GB 2.5IN SSD SATA2 Solid State Disk Flash Drive OEM


know if its anygood? worth the cash? should i be looking at something else?

thanks.

 

[Coldsnap]

Can you buy gpu fans like you can cpu? My new GTX 460 fan has a whine/buzz to it and it's the only damn thing that is audible in my build, driving me crazy. I cant tell if its coming from my fan though, sounds like its coming from the gpu itself...

 

[Sanic]

Sounds like it's malfunctioning. This performance doesn't match up what I see in different reviews and it comes in under what I get with my 4870 512mb. The 460 should completely outclass what I'm running. At this point I'd just RMA the GPU. Are you seeing the same problems with other games?

Yes, to a certain extent, but I bought the GPU used from someone I know, so it's unlikely i'll be getting my money back.

Something still feels off to me though. Before this GPU I had a GTX 460 768mb and was getting similar results, although that was with my old proc. Could there be any sort of driver issues, or something (broadly speaking) configured incorrectly? My system just doesn't seem to be gelling well and i'm not sure why. I don't know if i'm mentioned this, but I guess it's worth saying: with all settings the same, JC2 performs almost exactly as it did when I was running it with a 9800gt and an old dual core, whereas now I have a 460 and a quad core.

Edit: I just looked a little more indepth at TF2. Game runs at a locked 60 until the action heats up (5-6 characters onscreen shooting, etc.) at which points things dip to around 30 but got as low as 17.

 

[Krauser Kat]

HTPC go
which one should i get

1
Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100
Model #:BX80623I32100
Item #:N82E16819115078
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
$124.99 $124.99
1
Foxconn H67S LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
Model #:H67S
Item #:N82E16813186211
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$74.99 $74.99
1
G.SKILL NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS
Model #:F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS
Item #:N82E16820231396
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$39.99 $39.99
1
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD204UI 2TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:HD204UI
Item #:N82E16822152245
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$89.99 -$10.00 Instant $79.99
1
hec Black 0.7mm Thickness SECC (Japanese Steel Metal) ITX ITX200B Mini ITX Media Center / HTPC Case
Model #:ITX200B
Item #:N82E16811121114
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$59.99 -$10.00 Instant $49.99
1
LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Reader SATA Model iHOS104-06 - OEM
Model #:iHOS104-06
Item #:N82E16827106325
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$55.99 $55.99
Subtotal: $425.94

or


AllComponents 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AC2/800X64/4096-KIT
Model #:AC2/800X64/4096-KIT
Item #:N82E16820159021
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$54.99 $54.99
1
LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Disc Reader SATA Model iHOS104-08
Model #:iHOS104-08
Item #:N82E16827106326
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$59.99 $59.99
1
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD204UI 2TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:HD204UI
Item #:N82E16822152245
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$89.99 -$10.00 Instant $79.99
1
hec Black 0.7mm Thickness SECC (Japanese Steel Metal) ITX ITX200B Mini ITX Media Center / HTPC Case
Model #:ITX200B
Item #:N82E16811121114
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$59.99 -$10.00 Instant $49.99
1
ZOTAC GF6100-E-E AM3/AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP Mini ITX AMD Motherboard
Model #:GF6100-E-E
Item #:N82E16813500045
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$54.99 -$5.00 Instant $49.99
1
AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Callisto 3.2GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Desktop Processor - C3 Revision HDZ555WFGMBOX
Model #:HDZ555WFGMBOX
Item #:N82E16819103846
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
$89.99 $89.99
Subtotal: $384.94

 

[Zinga]

HTPC go
which one should i get

1
Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100
Model #:BX80623I32100
Item #:N82E16819115078
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
$124.99 $124.99
1
Foxconn H67S LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
Model #:H67S
Item #:N82E16813186211
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$74.99 $74.99
1
G.SKILL NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS
Model #:F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS
Item #:N82E16820231396
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$39.99 $39.99
1
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD204UI 2TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:HD204UI
Item #:N82E16822152245
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$89.99 -$10.00 Instant $79.99
1
hec Black 0.7mm Thickness SECC (Japanese Steel Metal) ITX ITX200B Mini ITX Media Center / HTPC Case
Model #:ITX200B
Item #:N82E16811121114
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$59.99 -$10.00 Instant $49.99
1
LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Reader SATA Model iHOS104-06 - OEM
Model #:iHOS104-06
Item #:N82E16827106325
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$55.99 $55.99
Subtotal: $425.94

or


AllComponents 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AC2/800X64/4096-KIT
Model #:AC2/800X64/4096-KIT
Item #:N82E16820159021
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$54.99 $54.99
1
LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Disc Reader SATA Model iHOS104-08
Model #:iHOS104-08
Item #:N82E16827106326
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$59.99 $59.99
1
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD204UI 2TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:HD204UI
Item #:N82E16822152245
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$89.99 -$10.00 Instant $79.99
1
hec Black 0.7mm Thickness SECC (Japanese Steel Metal) ITX ITX200B Mini ITX Media Center / HTPC Case
Model #:ITX200B
Item #:N82E16811121114
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$59.99 -$10.00 Instant $49.99
1
ZOTAC GF6100-E-E AM3/AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP Mini ITX AMD Motherboard
Model #:GF6100-E-E
Item #:N82E16813500045
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$54.99 -$5.00 Instant $49.99
1
AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Callisto 3.2GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Desktop Processor - C3 Revision HDZ555WFGMBOX
Model #:HDZ555WFGMBOX
Item #:N82E16819103846
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
$89.99 $89.99
Subtotal: $384.94

For a HTPC both will provide ample power, Sandy Bridge would be the better performer though!

 

[ExMachina]

Finally got around to exchanging my P8P67 Deluxe for the B3 revision... Weirdly enough when I switched from my old build to this current one (Q6600 to 2500k), I activated Windows via online just fine, but with this simple swap to the B3 board with the same CPU, I had to go through their phone service.

Back up and running with my 4.5GHz OC - 1.3 max vcore, 1.0 idle (offset + 0.04) and load temps in the mid 60s. No double boot issues, though I didn't have them with my first board with the original bios after clearing the CMOS so I guess I just lucked out.

Now I'm just waiting on my SSD to arrive...

 

[wandering goat]

Can you buy gpu fans like you can cpu? My new GTX 460 fan has a whine/buzz to it and it's the only damn thing that is audible in my build, driving me crazy. I cant tell if its coming from my fan though, sounds like its coming from the gpu itself...

Try stopping the fan manually by sticking something in its way for a few seconds and see if the noise goes away. About replacing fans, I've tried to look into this myself, but found it was hard to find something that would fit into the pre-defined cooler/case of the GPU. What I ended up doing for my 6850 was buying an aftermarket heatsink and replacing the stock one. I used a passive heatsink (Accelero S1 Rev 2) and hooked up an ultra quiet 120mm fan to it via some zip-ties. You can go less extreme and get an after-market heatsink with fans attached, but you'd have to see for yourself how loud their fans are (usually they'd be quieter than a stock GPU configuration though).

 

[tafer]

ASUS P8P67 (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - $155
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705

Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz - $315
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

Intel 320 Series 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - $240
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167050

LG Black 10X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Disc - $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136183

Windows 7 Pro - $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758

ASUS ENGTX570 DCII/2DIS/1280MD5 GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB GDDR5 - $350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121432

Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler - $90 (Out of stock, will get from Amazon)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

Fractal Design Define R3 Silver Arrow ATX Mid Tower Silent PC Computer Case - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352003

Total: $1660 + K/M

ok, I'm pretty much ready to do the order, but I want to check a few things first:

Is the motherboard compatible with the Case or should I get the M-ATX?
650W is enough for PSU?
Is LG (Blu-Ray Drive) ok... or should I get another brand?
And finally, a good wireless Keyboard/Mouse ?

(Hehehe I just noticed that there are at least 3 other Gaffers building similar PCs)

 

[silentspork]

Can someone recommend an SSD for a Macbook Pro? I'm reading through the thread but hope that someone has a definite suggestion as to what would be the best to use. I'd be looking for a ~120GB drive.

 

[blanky]

ok, I'm pretty much ready to do the order, but I want to check a few things first:

Is the motherboard compatible with the Case or should I get the M-ATX?
650W is enough for PSU?
Is LG (Blu-Ray Drive) ok... or should I get another brand?
And finally, a good wireless Keyboard/Mouse ?

(Hehehe I just noticed that there are at least 3 other Gaffers building similar PCs)

You wont have a problem with the case, this video is a build of the same case with an ATX board so no problem http://www.tested.com/how-to-build-a-future-proof-1500-pc/47-319/

One thing though, you bought an unlocked CPU but your motherboard (correct me if i'm wrong) is not the best for overclocking, you'll want the PRO version for that

 

[TheExodu5]

The Vertex 3 seems like the best option, as it's the SSD that performs best without TRIM. If you want to wait until the next OS X update, then your options will open up, as it will officially support TRIM.

 

[shouamabane]

That OCZ Vertex 3 is really damned fast. I'm waiting for that.

I'm running my Vertex 3 right now and the difference from a 5400 rpm laptop drive to this is insane.

 

[Smokey]

Looking for mouse and keyboard for my system.

I'm looking at this Razer Mechanical Gaming keyboard

Any better options I should look at for mechanical keyboards? Mouse suggestions? On the subject of SSD's...what is TRIM?

 

[Coldsnap]

Trying to see if I should update my new motherboard or need to download any software, I'm just running the bios version that came with the motherboard because I don't have a optical drive to download off the disk. Theres a bunch of crap under this download link :

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=AzCqysYIRHQMEPup

"15 files found:

BIOS (2) [BIOS History]
BIOS-Utilities (1)
Chipset (1)
AUDIO (1)
VGA (1)
Utilities (2)
SATA (2)
Manual (5) "

What should i get?

 

[comrade]

Looking for mouse and keyboard for my system.

I'm looking at this Razer Mechanical Gaming keyboard

Any better options I should look at for mechanical keyboards? Mouse suggestions? On the subject of SSD's...what is TRIM?

Can't comment on the BlackWidow but I've got a SteelSeries 6Gv2 and it's bad ass.

http://steelseries.com/products/keyboards/steelseries-6gv2

 

[silentspork]

The Vertex 3 seems like the best option, as it's the SSD that performs best without TRIM. If you want to wait until the next OS X update, then your options will open up, as it will officially support TRIM.

Thanks - are they hard to get a hold of? Haven't found it in stock anywhere.

I'm not that knowledgeable about SSDs (doing my research though) so I don't know what the effect of not having TRIM support in OSX would be.

I'm curious if you have any other suggestions as well, I'll be upgrading to Lion when it releases so I would consider other options as well depending on the effect of not having TRIM support immediately. I don't necessarily need the highest performing SSD, just looking to move off of my 5400 RPM drive.

 

[scogoth]

Looking for mouse and keyboard for my system.

I'm looking at this Razer Mechanical Gaming keyboard

Any better options I should look at for mechanical keyboards? Mouse suggestions? On the subject of SSD's...what is TRIM?

I have a blackwidow and loving it but I can't comment on other mechanical keyboards as this is my first. Only issue is the audio and usb jacks are on the right side which doesn't make sense to me as most computer users are right handed.

 

[Coldsnap]

Looking for mouse and keyboard for my system.

I'm looking at this Razer Mechanical Gaming keyboard

Any better options I should look at for mechanical keyboards? Mouse suggestions? On the subject of SSD's...what is TRIM?

Death Addler is my favorite mouse by far, it's perfect. I had a razor keyboard but didn't like it, now using a crappy logitech but I liked it better than the rayzor tarantula in my closet. I wish I could find a keyboard that i like as much as my Death Addler.

 

[tafer]

You wont have a problem with the case, this video is a build of the same case with an ATX board so no problem http://www.tested.com/how-to-build-a-future-proof-1500-pc/47-319/

One thing though, you bought an unlocked CPU but your motherboard (correct me if i'm wrong) is not the best for overclocking, you'll want the PRO version for that

Thanks for the video... it's absolutely perfect!

For the motherboard I'm having problems choosing one (everything else is out of stock):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131706
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705 (This one is the one I had)

Besides, I do not have plans to do some serious OC. (Just basic stuff)

 

[Saren is Bad]

I wouldn't recommend a 64GB RealSSD, it's significantly slower than the 128 GB version. The new Intels aren't worth it compared to the RealSSD.

So, the 128GB RealSSD is the way to go?

 

[Zinga]

If I was buying a new Sandy Bridge PC with the intention of OC'ing it, might as well just get the 2500k instead and save your pennies! does the 2600k really give you any benefit for the extra cost?

 

[CrankyJay]

If I was buying a new Sandy Bridge PC with the intention of OC'ing it, might as well just get the 2500k instead and save your pennies! does the 2600k really give you any benefit for the extra cost?

Not unless you plan on doing stuff that will take advantage of the hyperthreading. Encoding audio/video/compiling code/rendering 3d (not games)/virtual machines.

 

[TheExodu5]

Thanks - are they hard to get a hold of? Haven't found it in stock anywhere.

I'm not that knowledgeable about SSDs (doing my research though) so I don't know what the effect of not having TRIM support in OSX would be.

I'm curious if you have any other suggestions as well, I'll be upgrading to Lion when it releases so I would consider other options as well depending on the effect of not having TRIM support immediately. I don't necessarily need the highest performing SSD, just looking to move off of my 5400 RPM drive.

My general recommendation if the OS has TRIM support is the Intel 320 drive. You'll most likely have better reliability with that drive in the long run.

The downsides to not having TRIM are reduced performance as the drive gets used, and lower life expectancy. If Lion is coming not too long from now, it would be mostly a non issue.

I wouldn't recommend a 64GB RealSSD, it's significantly slower than the 128 GB version. The new Intels aren't worth it compared to the RealSSD.

All you're getting with the faster SSDs, i.e. RealSSD (C300) and the Vertex 3 is faster sequential speeds. Sequential speeds can result faster game loading if you're storing games on the drive. The differences in random speeds are negligible in day to day usage, since any decent SSD is still insanely fast compared to an HDD to the point where the storage device stops becoming a bottleneck. As a result, I rather recommend the Intels for straight up reliability and less firmware issues. There are reports of C300 users getting pausing/stuttering with the current firmware, and in fact, a GAF user reported as much last week. The C300 write performance can also cripple itself pretty badly if the system is skewed towards random writes, as it regains most of its performance while performing sequential writes. Because of issues like that, I think the C300 and Vertex 3 are better suited to informed users that know what they're getting into.

The Vertex 3 might be fine, but we don't know yet. The Intel 320 is just an evolution of the 2 year old controller in the X25-M, which is extremely mature and stable at this point. It's the SSD to get if you're concerned with reliability, and not so much about faster sequential speeds.

 

[blanky]

Thanks for the video... it's absolutely perfect!

For the motherboard I'm having problems choosing one (everything else is out of stock):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131706
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705 (This one is the one I had)

Besides, I do not have plans to do some serious OC. (Just basic stuff)

I'd suggest to read up a few pages back, someone posted a graph displaying the features each P6P67 board has. That would be the most useful.

 

[ExMachina]

Thanks for the video... it's absolutely perfect!

For the motherboard I'm having problems choosing one (everything else is out of stock):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131706
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705 (This one is the one I had)

Besides, I do not have plans to do some serious OC. (Just basic stuff)

It's worth the extra $10 to get the regular one (second link). The P8P67 LE is worse at overclocking than any of the other P8P67 boards.

 

[j2theizzay]

Should I buy the 600T case now, or wait for the 650D to come in stock at amazon in may?

 

[WEGGLES]

ok, I'm pretty much ready to do the order, but I want to check a few things first:

Is the motherboard compatible with the Case or should I get the M-ATX?
650W is enough for PSU?
Is LG (Blu-Ray Drive) ok... or should I get another brand?
And finally, a good wireless Keyboard/Mouse ?

(Hehehe I just noticed that there are at least 3 other Gaffers building similar PCs)

Just going to toss this out there. Why win7 pro? Unless there's something you need from Win7 pro, why not just get Premium? That'll save $40. That'll get you a game to play on your new PC

 

[Kalnos]

Should I buy the 600T case now, or wait for the 650D to come in stock at amazon in may?

If you want the 650D why not just buy it from Newegg or NCIX?

 

[eznark]

Should I buy the 600T case now, or wait for the 650D to come in stock at amazon in may?

I just got the 650 and it is pure sex.

 

[j2theizzay]

If you want the 650D why not just buy it from Newegg or NCIX?

Free Amazon Prime shipping + cheapest price.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

Free Amazon Prime shipping + cheapest price.

It says "Usually ships within 2 to 4 weeks."

 

[catapult37]

I have a C300 coming, which should arrive tomorrow for my 2500K build (yay!), but reading the Corsair forums kinda freaks me out... practically the first post in each firmware thread is "hey, I tried it, now my BIOS doesn't recognize the drive." Ideally, this would be the first thing I do after booting up, but is it safe? Would I just be better off leaving it at whatever firmware it ships with?

BTW this is the 64GB, which just on this page is getting a bad rep... but this was about all I could afford in terms of putting an SSD in my build. I know it'll kick the crap out of my past experience with disk-based drives no matter what.

 

[j2theizzay]

Delivery estimate says May 2 - May 11. I believe they're getting in the new cases with the fan fix for it. Although it hurts not to finish my build until then, I'm leaning towards the 650D.

 

[TheExodu5]

Should I buy the 600T case now, or wait for the 650D to come in stock at amazon in may?

If you don't care about looks, then the 600T. If you want one of the sexiest cases around, 650D (with better build).

 

[Smokey]

Can't comment on the BlackWidow but I've got a SteelSeries 6Gv2 and it's bad ass.

http://steelseries.com/products/keyboards/steelseries-6gv2

I have a blackwidow and loving it but I can't comment on other mechanical keyboards as this is my first. Only issue is the audio and usb jacks are on the right side which doesn't make sense to me as most computer users are right handed.

Death Addler is my favorite mouse by far, it's perfect. I had a razor keyboard but didn't like it, now using a crappy logitech but I liked it better than the rayzor tarantula in my closet. I wish I could find a keyboard that i like as much as my Death Addler.

Thanks for the responses. I decided to go with the Black Widow Mechanical Keyboard and the Death Adder mouse

I may cave in and order the rest of my parts this week. On the SSD front I'm leaning towards the Intel 320 120GB. While it may be "slower" than the Vertex 3, knowing Intel's past record of reliability with SSD's gives me a little piece of mind.

 

[Coldsnap]

lmk how that keyboard is, Im still searching

you will love the mouse

 

[·feist·]

You guys seem to be forgetting about the increasing hacks and exploits that legit sites and services are falling victim to and passing them on to users/visitors.

And just like that...

Trojan:Win32/Jpgiframe.A
"Trojan:Win32/Jpgiframe.A is detection for JPG and GIF image files that contain IFrames in HTML web pages that execute arbitrary code. In the wild, this trojan has been known to redirect users to Web sites containing malicious content."

http://www.microsoft.com/security/p...edia/Entry.aspx?name=Trojan:Win32/Jpgiframe.A


This is from browsing one of the largest, longest running, and fully legit sites on the net. No warez, shadiness or any of that nonsense. Not a major deal in and of itself, though who knows what it could have lead to.

You also have occurrences like the following:

Malware stops the music at Spotify.com
https://blog.avast.com/2011/03/28/malware-stops-the-music-at-spotify-com/

 

[Coldsnap]

Anyways what should i download for my P8H67-M LX Motherboard, or should i just run it on the bios version that it ships with?

 

[tafer]

I'd suggest to read up a few pages back, someone posted a graph displaying the features each P6P67 board has. That would be the most useful.

Man, didn't find anything on the last 10 pages.

However, I found these:
http://event.asus.com/mb/2010/P8P67/#P8P67 Series Motherboards
and this one:
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1500/1/

Seems to be ok.

Just going to toss this out there. Why win7 pro? Unless there's something you need from Win7 pro, why not just get Premium? That'll save $40. That'll get you a game to play on your new PC

Ugh... sadly I may need to connect this PC to a corporate domain. (Unlikely, but there is a chance for that)

 

[Saren is Bad]

Thanks for the video... it's absolutely perfect!

For the motherboard I'm having problems choosing one (everything else is out of stock):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131706
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705 (This one is the one I had)

Besides, I do not have plans to do some serious OC. (Just basic stuff)

Haha damn, our specs are near identical. Update on your progress I wanna know how it works, I won't build mine till May.

 

[knitoe]

Anyways what should i download for my P8H67-M LX Motherboard, or should i just run it on the bios version that it ships with?

It probably already has the latest bios. If not, it's very easy to update.

1) Download latest bios to USB device.
2) Go into Bios.
3) Load up default settings.
4) Go into EZ Flash.
5) Select the bios file on USB device. And, wait for it to flash.
6) Once computer reboots, go back into the Bios. Load default / optimize settings or manually change settings.

 

[tafer]

Haha damn, our specs are near identical. Update on your progress I wanna know how it works, I won't build mine till May.

Of course I will!

And almost ready to order, just need a nice Wireless keyboard/mouse (Recommendations are welcome!)

Oh and for basic OC, a 650W PSU is enough for: i7 2600k, SSD, HDD, Blu Ray and a GTX570?

 

[scogoth]

Of course I will!

And almost ready to order, just need a nice Wireless keyboard/mouse (Recommendations are welcome!)

Oh and for basic OC, a 650W PSU is enough for: i7 2600k, SSD, HDD, Blu Ray and a GTX570?

Yes

 

[Coldsnap]

It probably already has the latest bios. If not, it's very easy to update.

1) Download latest bios to USB device.
2) Go into Bios.
3) Load up default settings.
4) Go into EZ Flash.
5) Select the bios file on USB device. And, wait for it to flash.
6) Once computer reboots, go back into the Bios. Load default / optimize settings or manually change settings.

Ah cool, thanks

 

[tafer]

Yes

Awesome, thanks.

And what about this k/m combo: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VAHYNC/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Okay, Fry's has Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus Cooler on sale for 19.99 after rebate.

1) Is this a good cooler
2) If so, how much would I be able to overclock my i5-750?
3) What paste do I need to buy if it isn't included. and how do i apply it?

 

[scogoth]

Okay, Fry's has Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus Cooler on sale for 19.99 after rebate.

1) Is this a good cooler
2) If so, how much would I be able to overclock my i5-750?
3) What paste do I need to buy if it isn't included. and how do i apply it?

1) Yes
2) Lots
3) Included

Awesome, thanks.

And what about this k/m combo: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VAHYNC/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Personal preference. Lots of gamers prefer mechanical keyboards.

 

[The_Inquisitor]

1) Yes
2) Lots
3) Included

Okay, will pick up tomorrow thanks.

 

[Pocks]

Okay, Fry's has Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus Cooler on sale for 19.99 after rebate.

1) Is this a good cooler
2) If so, how much would I be able to overclock my i5-750?
3) What paste do I need to buy if it isn't included. and how do i apply it?

1) Yes.
2) Newegg reviewers are saying 3.7GHz to 4.0GHz (read here)
3) I'm not sure about this one.. there was some discussion a couple pages back (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417014&page=260). Someone with some experience with a 212 can offer some first hand advice.

EDIT: Beaten, although I imagine the Newegg link will be an insightful read for you.

 

[The_Inquisitor]

1) Yes.
2) Newegg reviewers are saying 3.7GHz to 4.0GHz (read here)
3) I'm not sure about this one.. there was some discussion a couple pages back (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417014&page=260). Someone with some experience with a 212 can offer some first hand advice.

EDIT: Beaten, although I imagine the Newegg link will be an insightful read for you.

Thanks. Man, going from 2.75GHz with the stock cooler to 3.8Ghz with a 20 dollar cooler is a good enough upgrade for me. Considering I am using a mid-tower, this seems a reasonable trade-off. To get to upper 4Ghz speeds I'd probably have to spend 50-60 bucks, money that would probably be better spent on an eventual GPU upgrade.

Edit: Fuck! Someone has trouble fitting into their thermaltake armor case. That what I have. I think I have 6 and 1/2 inches of clearance in my case...