[ScarletSkyFury]

Hello,

I am currently in the process of buying parts for a new PC I'm making, and I'd like suggestions/pointers if possible

MotherBoard:

EVGA P55 V SLI Motherboard - Intel P55, Socket LGA1156, SLI+PhysX
http://www.tigerdire...1067&CatId=4725

Processor:

Intel Core i7 860 Processor BX80605I7860 - 2.80GHz, LGA 1156, 8MB L3 Cache, Quad-Core
http://www.tigerdire...9972&CatId=4728

RAM:

OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum RAM - 4GB, 2x2GB, 1333MHz, DDR3, Low Voltage, Dual Channel
http://www.tigerdire...4&Sku=O261-6258

HD:

Haven't Decided Yet

Graphics Cards:

BFG BFGEGTX2851024OCBE GeForce GTX 285 OverClocked (B) Video Card - 1GB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV
(Going to use 2 in SLi)
http://www.tigerdire...3190&CatId=3669


Now with this setup, I was wondering how strong of a power supply will I need? 800w? 1000w? 1200w?
What brand for HDs are good? I have been told that Western Digital is the best, true?
What are your opinions on SSDs? worth it?
Considering the parts i have listed above, is there any changes you would make so I can get a higher performance for not much more cost?
Is it True that OC your processor decreases its life span? OC worth it?

Sorry for the many questions,

But Thanks in Advance

[Dalponis]

ScarletSkyFury, on 29 Mar 2010 - 17:14, said:

MotherBoard:

EVGA P55 V SLI Motherboard - Intel P55, Socket LGA1156, SLI+PhysX
http://www.tigerdire...1067&CatId=4725

I'd recommend against a socket LGA1156. Take a look at a socket LGA1366. That's what I just bought. (http://www.directcan...acture=GIGABYTE)

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Processor:

Intel Core i7 860 Processor BX80605I7860 - 2.80GHz, LGA 1156, 8MB L3 Cache, Quad-Core
http://www.tigerdire...9972&CatId=4728

For just $30.00 more, you could get a i7 920. (http://www.directcan...nufacture=INTEL)

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RAM:

OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum RAM - 4GB, 2x2GB, 1333MHz, DDR3, Low Voltage, Dual Channel
http://www.tigerdire...4&Sku=O261-6258

OCZ does make great RAM. Your RAM costs $22.50/GB, while the RAM I bought cost #23.94/GB. I went triple channel and got mine for $143.60. (http://www.directcan...CZ%20TECHNOLOGY)

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HD:

Haven't Decided Yet

Seagate, Seagate, Seagate.

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Graphics Cards:

BFG BFGEGTX2851024OCBE GeForce GTX 285 OverClocked (B) Video Card - 1GB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV
(Going to use 2 in SLi)
http://www.tigerdire...3190&CatId=3669

That'd work, but DirectCanada is cheaper. They also don't charge for shipping, and it's out of Ontario, so no PST. (http://www.directcan...manufacture=BFG)

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Now with this setup, I was wondering how strong of a power supply will I need? 800w? 1000w? 1200w?

I have two 9800 GTX, and three hard disk drives. I'm using an Antec Truepower 750W. That should be more than enough. Unless you plan on running a five-hundred disk array. (http://www.directcan...nufacture=ANTEC)

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What brand for HDs are good? I have been told that Western Digital is the best, true?
What are your opinions on SSDs? worth it?

The answers are Seagate, and not in one-million years.

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Considering the parts i have listed above, is there any changes you would make so I can get a higher performance for not much more cost?

Go LGA1366, and triple channel.

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Is it True that OC your processor decreases its life span? OC worth it?

Over-clocking is fun from time to time. Overall, don't plan on it for constant useage. Over-clocking can cause the system to become unstable, but I don't see why it would cause damage with adequate cooling, and as long as you're not upping the voltage by 1.21 gigavolts.