Computer_Build

[HokieLoki]

In class and bored.  Built a computer, starting from the CPU and working up...
I am not rich and did NOT build this thinking I would somehow ever afford it.  Just musing to myself. 

Post comments and additions if you want!  They are very encouraged!



$1049.99
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Sandy Bridge-E 3.3GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 130W Six-Core Desktop Processor BX80619i73960X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116491


$119.99
CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017


$439.99
EVGA X79 Classified 151-SE-E779-KR LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 XL ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188117


$1,499.99
ASUS MARS II/2DIS/3GD5 GeForce GTX 580 x2 (Fermi) 3072MB 384-bit x2 GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121470


$149.98
ZALMAN VF3000F(GTX580/570) EBR Bearing Dual 92mm Fans, FanMate 2, IHD Technology for Nvidia Fermi GTX580/570 VGA Cooler x 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118094


$599.99
G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series+ Turbulence II 24GB (6 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7T2-24GBSRD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231467


$1,399.99
Patriot Wildfire PW480GS25SSDR 2.5" 480GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220601


$369.99
Thermaltake TP-1500M 1500W ATX 12V v2.3 & EPS 12V v2.92 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153147


$414.99
LIAN LI PC-V2120X All Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112312

Grand Total:  $5894.92

EDIT1:  I have switched the PSU for a modular one.  Thanks Adam, lol.
EDIT2:  I replaced the ATI Radeon HD 5970 GPU with the NVidia GTX 590. I think it's a better card. I also abandoned my ASRock Mobo as that is just my personal preference, but a true better Mobo would be the one I selected that is in the spot now.  Almost at $4k now, lol.

EDIT3:  Revamped everything pretty much.  This most was last editted back in March so it was due for an update.  This would be awesome...Lol.
The grand total moved from $3901.92 in March to what you see up there.  Whoops!   

Edit 4:  More changes.  Added a better CPU and some better cooling including VGA cooling.  Also made other changes.  One day when I win the lottery, everyone is gonna get one of these builds.

[adamshkee]

All that and you didn't go for a modular PSU?

[Groovechild]

Anytime I spend that kind of money, I expect a happy ending...

[HokieLoki]

Saw this on Digg a second ago.  It's the CPU I have for my dream build.

http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Intel-Core-i7990X-Extreme-Edition-Crazy-Fast-Got-Faster/

[butt]

Saw this on Digg a second ago.  It's the CPU I have for my dream build.

http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Intel-Core-i7990X-Extreme-Edition-Crazy-Fast-Got-Faster/

 

If I were 20-something and had not seen my gf for x number of months, I wouldnt have time for PC build what-if-ing.   

I'd be hittin it every hour on the hour. Stopping only for food, shower, and minimal sleep.   

[Groovechild]

Loki is in engineering. He gets a pass. And regarding every hour on the hour, what do you do the remaining 59 minutes of the hour?

[butt]

Loki is in engineering. He gets a pass. And regarding every hour on the hour, what do you do the remaining 59 minutes of the hour?

LOL. When I was his age, well, how do I put this, hopefully you provided more than one min 'o fun for your gals back then.

[HokieLoki]

Lol, so I wasn't clear when I stated my absence for Spring Break.  I am indeed on Spring Break right now, but I am seeing my girlfriend starting tonight.  In fact, as I write this, I am sitting at the gate waiting for my flight to board.  I arrive at 11:20 P.M. and I will be there until Saturday morning.

From last Thursday night until now, I have been in Central, SC, staying at my brother's apartment and visiting with he and his wife. 

Don't worry, you guys.  I'm gonna do some work in the next few days.  Your concern though is touching.

I haven't seen my girlfriend since Halloween, but to address the issue at hand, if I had to decide between waiting four more months and getting that computer build, or seeing her tonight....I'd have to go with the computer.  I could wait another four months.

Good thing she doesn't get on here, lol.  Time to board!  To Florida I go!

[adamshkee]

This is why i date girls that go to the same school as me...although stupid roommate never leaves

[HokieLoki]

Hahaha.  I know you miss my being your roommate.  And yeah, Sherron is annoying, isn't she?  :-)

[Groovechild]

...When I was his age, well, how do I put this, hopefully you provided more than one min 'o fun for your gals back then.

One minute?
It's like the rodeo: 'Was that 8 seconds??'

[boca99]

Poor groove  haha

[butt]

...When I was his age, well, how do I put this, hopefully you provided more than one min 'o fun for your gals back then.

One minute?
It's like the rodeo: 'Was that 8 seconds??'

All I can say is either you have a great personality, or a ton of money. Mr.2" and 8 seconds, the wifey must feel jipped, lol. 

[boca99]

Bet that ton of money makes her feel slightly better 

[Groovechild]

All I can say is either you have a great personality, or a ton of money. Mr.2" and 8 seconds, the wifey must feel jipped, lol. 

You guys have known me long enough, so it's clearly not the personality. And judging by how consistently I donate, I'm clearly broke.
My secret is, every time my wife starts remembering where she is or who I am, I give her

And everything is all better again.
It's how marriages grow strong.