Sandybridge build: need component suggestions

[joker]

Maybe some of this for memory????: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231455

Good feedback.

[valyn42]

This memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231461

has been tested to work with this board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157229

or this memory for the BBM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231314

Looks to me the best bang for the buck on a SSD is this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227726

On PSU's I typically overkill so I would go for this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171055

I'll be building the ASRock board with an i5 2500k, memory and SSD in a few days for my Dad's machine, I went with this heatsink http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

Once I finish his(and do a side job or two) then it's time to start my own build and this is very close to what's in my cart now

[joker]

Sorry, I was going for the high end stuff (at least I think I was).

[Maxwell]

On PSU's I typically overkill so I would go for this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171055

This is zombie67 - that's not even CLOSE to overkill...

But I like that PSU - energy efficient and could run 4 big cards (lots of PCIe connectors). It has my vote.

[Fire$torm]

It is kind of hard to recommend a PSU based on performance/value.quality without knowing your long range build plan for this puppy. So to help with that, take a look at this chart ---> Intel Core i7-2600K Idle/Peak Power Consumption

For Memory I prefer Corsair as I have never had a single issue with their products.
So for a 16GB setup i would recommend the CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB Kit - CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 for $179.99.
This Kit can also be had with pretty blue Heat Spreaders, Kit CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B for an additional $15.00.

To answer your question concerning storage....
I have Win7 Home premium x64 on my 40GB C: partition and still have ~24.5GB of free space. note that I keep the system pagefile in its own partition as well as another partition for the system Temp folders. I'm sure you know the storage requirements for your preferred VMs but I would guess 15~20 GB each. And Linux would need approx the same amount for a Dual Boot. So a SSD in the 125GB~200GB range. Since I have never personally owned one I will refrain from making a particular make/model suggestion.

[zombie67]

It is kind of hard to recommend a PSU based on performance/value.quality without knowing your long range build plan for this puppy. So to help with that, take a look at this chart ---> Intel Core i7-2600K Idle/Peak Power Consumption

Heh. I think the CPU will be the least of the worries. But that is a good chart! Max on that chart is 238w at almost 4.6ghz. I will never OC it like that, but let's assume that number anyway.

For Memory I prefer Corsair as I have never had a single issue with their products.
So for a 16GB setup i would recommend the CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB Kit - CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 for $179.99.
This Kit can also be had with pretty blue Heat Spreaders, Kit CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B for an additional $15.00.

To answer your question concerning storage....
I have Win7 Home premium x64 on my 40GB C: partition and still have ~24.5GB of free space. note that I keep the system pagefile in its own partition as well as another partition for the system Temp folders. I'm sure you know the storage requirements for your preferred VMs but I would guess 15~20 GB each. And Linux would need approx the same amount for a Dual Boot. So a SSD in the 125GB~200GB range. Since I have never personally owned one I will refrain from making a particular make/model suggestion.

Thanks for the recommendations and info!

[Fire$torm]

It is kind of hard to recommend a PSU based on performance/value.quality without knowing your long range build plan for this puppy. So to help with that, take a look at this chart ---> Intel Core i7-2600K Idle/Peak Power Consumption

Heh. I think the CPU will be the least of the worries. But that is a good chart! Max on that chart is 238w at almost 4.6ghz. I will never OC it like that, but let's assume that number anyway.

Thanks for the recommendations and info!

Anytime. Glad you found it useful.

OK, In your original post you mentioned that you will currently using a HD 5870 but I gather you will be add/upgrading so I will persume the goal to be dual 6970s.

So.....

Component Max power draw:

CPU = 238W
(2x) HD 6970 GPU = 306W * 2 = 612W
MB/SSD/HDD/Case Fans/Accessories = ~100W (Not really but Just think BIG)

Total = 950W

Now my usual rule for PSU is to get a PSU large enough so that it will never be pushed over 80% rated capacity. A 70% limit is even better.

70%) 950W/7 * 10 = 1,357W. Ouch! sorry....

80%) 950W/8 *10 = 1,188W.

So a PSU rated at 1200W or better is rquired. And at these power levels a high quality PSU is IMHO mandated.

Personally I would stick to brands like Antec (Fanboy here), Cooler Master, Corsair or Thermaltake.

Take a look at this 1200W list and this 1350W list.

I would recommend making warranties a primary consideration. Also some of the PSUs use a single rail to draw all their power from. The main advantage for single rail is in never having to worry balancing power draw between rails, and only needing to consider power load on any one power output cable from the PSU.

[zombie67]

I would recommend making warranties a primary consideration. Also some of the PSUs use a single rail to draw all their power from. The main advantage for single rail is in never having to worry balancing power draw between rails, and only needing to consider power load on any one power output cable from the PSU.

Thanks for the info again! Now, how do I tell if a PSU is single rail?

[Dandasarge]

Thanks for the info again! Now, how do I tell if a PSU is single rail?

They will say in the something like "+12V Rails: Single"

Please remember that easier isn't better. Single and split both have Good and Bad.

[Mr. Hankey]

I would like to add on the PSU side.

Single 12v rail is the way to go for sure. I would personally never purchase anything else. One other thing that you might look for that I have found quite nice is for the PSU to be modular. Using only the cables you actually need is nice, and helps keep the system airflow unobstructed.